The Edison Public Library will begin the second phase of asbestos removal and renovations at its Main Library on Plainfield Avenue. The building will close to patrons for two weeks starting January 13 to allow staff to relocate materials to the newly renovated upper level. It will remain fully closed through February 9 for asbestos removal, with plans to reopen on February 10, offering services exclusively on the upper level.
During the closure, the book drop at the Main Library will be unavailable, but returns can be made at the North Edison and Clara Barton Branches or the Bookmobiles. The North Edison Branch will also extend Sunday hours on specific dates. Patrons are encouraged to use digital resources or visit neighboring libraries. Holds at the Main Library will only be available until January 12.
Book Returns, Expanded Hours and Digital Resources
During the closure, the book drop at the Main Library will be unavailable. Patrons can return items to the North Edison and Clara Barton Branches or the Bookmobiles, which will operate on their regular schedules.
- Holds at the Main Library will be available for pickup until Sunday, January 12.
- During the closure, patrons can place holds for pickup at the Clara Barton and North Edison locations or the Bookmobile.
To support the community, the North Edison and Clara Barton Branches will maintain extended hours from Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, the North Edison Branch will be open on Sundays — January 19, January 26, February 2, and February 9—from noon to 5 p.m.
Patrons can also utilize the library’s digital resources, which remain accessible around the clock, or visit neighboring libraries in Highland Park, Metuchen, Piscataway, and South Plainfield.
For more information or assistance, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.org or contact your local branch:
- Main Library: (732) 287-2298
- Clara Barton Branch: (732) 738-0096
- North Edison Branch: (732) 548-3045
- Bookmobile: (908) 812-4827
This article was generated with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI.
