Public Library
We are back and open our regular hours!
Computers and tables are open for public use, and our collection is robust with new releases and old favorites – come visit us soon! Our entrance still remains the Community Room doors, and exit through the Circulation area doors.
UPDATED HOURS! As of June 7, 2021
Mondays
Walkup/Pickup: 10am - 6pm
Open Browsing Hours: 10am - 6pmTuesdays
Walkup/Pickup: 10am - 8pm
Open Browsing Hours: 10am - 6pmWednesdays
Walkup/Pickup: 10am - 6pm
Open Browsing Hours: 10am - 6pmThursdays
Walkup/Pickup: 10am - 6pm
Open Browsing Hours: 10am - 8pmFridays
Walkup/Pickup: 10am - 5pm
Open Browsing Hours: 10am - 5pmSaturdays/ Sundays
Closed
Most programs continue remotely
For the remainder of 2021, all programs will continue to be held remotely, with the exception of some in person, outside programs. Our Community Room and Meeting Rooms remain closed to external groups at this time.
Walkup/Pickup Service
Our Walkup/Pickup service will operate now 6 days a week! Mondays thru Thursdays, 10am to 8pm; Fridays 10am to 5pm; and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm. Call us at (732) 356-6602 or email us at reference@middlesexlibrarynj.org with your requests: books, audiobooks, DVDs, or a combination! We will pull and check out any of your requests that we have in house, and call or email you when they are ready for pickup! Pickup is in the Community Room vestibule – please wear a mask and bring your ID!
Not sure what to choose? Let our experienced Reference Librarians help! Fill out the Reader’s Advisory form at www.middlesexlibrarynj.org/digital-resources/readers-advisory and our librarians will choose several items based on your likes and dislikes!
Or, browse our new books, DVDs, and other selections online at our Virtual Bookshelves! Go ahead, judge a book by its cover – you can view them all here: Surf Our Bookshelves!
We also offer printing and copy services at our Walkup/Pickup area – email documents to be printed to printers@middlesexlibrarynj.org, or come in person with your documents to be copied. Only black and white copies/prints, $0.20 per page.
Notary service is offer at Walkup/Pickup Mondays-Wednesdays at $2 per signature. Please call in advance to ensure notary is in the building.
Program Updates!
Our programs remain virtual at this time – so go ahead and join in your pajamas! We have an amazing lineup for the Fall for ALL ages!
As for our young Library patrons, we’ve got weekly programs and some super cool special events! Registration for programs is ONLINE only, and begins September 13 @ www.middlesexlibrarynj.org/kids.
Weekly programs, ALL ON ZOOM:
Mondays: Toddler Time w/ Miss Theresa (ages 0-4 yrs) @ 10:15am
Book Bingo w/ Miss Theresa (ages 5yrs and up) @ 4:15pm
Tuesdays: Crafternoons w/ Miss Chrissy (ages 8yrs – 12yrs) @ 4:15pm
Thursdays: Dungeons and Dragons w/ Miss Chrissy (ages 9yrs and up) @ 4:15pm
Pajama Storytime w/ Miss Theresa (all ages) @ 7:15pm
Gaming Special Events
We have some AMAZING special events also! Play your Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite with your friends and Miss Chrissy and Miss Kristin (ages 8yrs and up) on ZOOM! Must have own Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite, Nintendo Online account, and separate device to access Zoom.
September 21 @7pm: Mario Kart 8 Mini Tournament
October 19 @ 7pm: Tetris 99 Mini Tournament
November 9 @ 7pm: Splatoon 2 Mini Tournament
Fall Holiday Magic
Our big special event this Fall will cover BOTH Halloween and Christmas – what could possibly cover both of those holidays? Why, the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!
Middlesex Library AND the Middlesex Borough Department of Recreation are collaborating to bring you…
Nightmare Before Christmas in Middlesex Town!
November 29 @ 7pm
Mountainview Park
This is a drive thru interactive Halloween AND Christmas event at Mountainview Park! Stay in your cars and enjoy visiting Jack, Sally, Zero, and more as we celebrate both holidays in grand fashion! Activities, treats, giveaways, and MORE! NO registration needed!
And Many More “in the Works!”
In addition, with the weather starting to get cooler, we also have some socially distanced, in person programs up our sleeves – pop up libraries and storytimes outside, weather permitting! Our Facebook page will announce these last-minute pop up programs a week or so in advance, so make sure you follow us on social media!
Adult Programming
Our Fall Adult programs will all be on Zoom – and we’ve got some AMAZING ones for you!
Adult Reading Incentives!
Read any thriller, mystery or horror book in the month of October. Share a written review with us OR email your review to tbond@middlesexlibrarynj.org for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
We would love to use your reviews on our social media accounts! We would ask permission and only use first name and first initial of last name.
Rory and Lorelai Alert!
Do you wish you lived in Stars Hollow? Can you talk as fast as a Gilmore? Now is your chance to prove how well you know Rory and Lorelei! So grab your Red Vines and join us for a virtual trivia night and the opportunity to win some Gilmore Girls themed prizes! Join us for Gilmore Girls Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 5 at 7pm!
And of Course, There Will Be More
In addition, we have a fantastic Zoom Hand Lettering Workshop planning for the holidays, as well as more Make and Takes and surprise books – make sure to keep an eye on all our social media accounts and our website for ALL the details!