Welcome to the Middlesex Public Library

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors from the first annual Touch-a-Truck event,
sponsored by the Middlesex DPW & Middlesex Public Library!

touchatruck

Predator Tree Service, LLC	National Line Striping, LLC	Carpaccio Ristorante
Hunterdon Family Physicians	Sal’s Deli & Grill	Middlesex County OEM
Jem Service Center	Image Screen Printing	Middlesex County Fire Marshal
D&B Auto Supply	LN Rothberg & Sons	Middlesex Office of Senior Services
Elite Electrical Installations LLC	Primp Hair Studio	Middlesex Recreation Center
Unity Bank	Middlesex Police Department & PBA	Middlesex Fire Department
Superfood Fresh Supermarket	Middlesex Rescue Squad	Middlesex OEM
American Legion John W. Lupu Memorial Post 306

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NEW HOURS!
Our hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays have changed. We are now open 11am - 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Monday & Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday & Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday CLOSED

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Fine increase

Effective September 1, 2018, books, audio books, and magazines will be charged $0.20 per item per day late.

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Library Electronic Resources!

Check out some of our new resources, available to you right from your home computer, tablet, or smartphone!

eBooks & Audiobooks	eLibraryNJ	How to download eBooks to Kindle How to download eBooks to a Computer How to download eBooks to a Nook or eReader How to download eBooks to a smartphone or tablet
Digital magazines	Zinio	How to use Zinio
Digital content - movies, TV shows, etc.	Hoopla	How to use Hoopla
Databases of scholarly research articles	JerseyClicks	Jerseyclicks offers access to a variety of research and information databases. Library card is required to login and use the resources on Jerseyclicks.

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UPDATE TO OVERDUE FINES AND FEES POLICY:

Please Note: Effective immediately, if you paid for lost materials, there will be no future refund given by the Middlesex Public Library should the materials be located at a later date. Also, no replacement purchase of lost materials will be accepted in lieu of payment to the library for lost materials.

Public Notary Now Available!

The Library provides limited notary services several days a week. Please call the Library at 732-356-6602 before your visit to ensure that a notary is available to perform the service.

Monday 5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 4:30pm

Please click here to read our Public Notary Policy for full guidelines on this service.

Middlesex Friends of the Library

Please visit the Middlesex Friends of the Library webpage for upcoming events and information!

Ongoing Library Programs

Connections Discussion Group

The Connections Discussion Group seeks to explore the many various ways that individuals and social groups come together and find common grounds in the daily routines of their everyday lives. Call the Circulation Desk to sign up!

Adult Line Dancing Group

Come on in - no boots required! Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Community Room. Learn new line dances, enjoy the company, and get a workout in!

Quilt Making

The Heritage Quilters meet monthly. All are welcome. Come to have fun and participate in several ongoing charity projects. Registration or sign up is not required. Contact the Circulation Desk for more details.

ESL Conversation Group

The ESL Conversation Group meets weekly, and has two levels:

Intermediate: Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AND Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beginner: Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm

Please see the Circulation Desk for more information.

American History & Basics of American Citizenship Workshop

This course will introduce you to American History and prepare you to take and PASS the U.S. Citizenship interview and test!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - NO FEE

Tuesday nights from 6PM - 8PM

December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Please see the Circulation Desk for more information.

Holiday Library Closings

Our 2020 Holiday Schedule can be downloaded here.

Board Meetings

The Middlesex Public Library Board meetings will be held at the Community Room of the library (1300 Mountain Avenue , Middlesex , NJ 08846 Tel: 732-356-6602) from 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month (exceptions for July and September). There may be a closed session at each meeting to discuss matters related to collective bargaining, staffing and personnel.

2020 Meeting dates:
January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 27, NO August Meeting, September 14, October 19, November 9, December 14.

Copies of Board meeting minutes are available by request. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk.

Please click here for the Library's Access to Public Records Policy.

Middlesex Friends of the Library Please visit the Middlesex Friends of the Library webpage for upcoming events and information!

Ongoing Library Programs Connections Discussion Group