Reviews of Elizabeth Public Library (Library)

Vanessa Rodriguez

Never will I ever go here again. I understand that this "Library" is a public area where all are welcome, but some people should just not be able to come. The last time I went there, which was 7/11/2017 and will be the last time I will go there and I have been telling all my family members and friends to never go here and especially never go here with children. My reason for saying this is that on that day I was on the 2nd floor which is the main floor, on the right side coming in from the entrance doing some studying for SAT and a High School student as well, I encountered and white man, fairly old, dressed with a ripped white T-shirt and ripped purple pants where you could see his underwear. Now the thing that made me most disgusted and made me want to vomit was that he was to the wall where there is a laptop station, literally three feet away from a women on her laptop. This horrible and sick minded man was on his cellular device watching pornography and literally masturbating. I immediately left the "LIBRARY" in disgust and what's even more sad I wanted to tell a security guard, but I happen to find "her" literally in front of the 2nd floor main desk on her phone. The point of a security guard is of course to keep the area safe and do patrols to make sure everything is safe and people are abiding the laws of which everyone is to follow. Also, the bathroom on the first floor is horrifying. It seriously needs to be cleaned every second, its completely unsanitary and smells of death. I believe it's the only bathroom that are to be used by the public. Because of the scarred experience on me from this Public "Library" in Elizabeth I will never come here and advise kids, children, and teens to never come here.

Calvin Luo

Nice, quiet place in the middle of busy township - Elizabeth town. The parking lot next to the building has security guard on duty (rarely seen one for a public library). AC unit down today as it posted on the library website, so it’s a little bit discomfort inside. Bathroom is clean and located in the basement level.

Hemphill Taveras

Nothing to complain about this library, just that sometimes there are so many weird people doing nothing but strange things.

Kike Amaya

It was a really good place to work.

claudio diaz

The place is okay, but the major problem are the bathrooms. they are not only a health concern, but they always flooded with water that created a hazard to slip and fall since the toilets are always clog. The situation have been for the last 15 years but now is out of control. To go and urinated you have to hold your breath because they use bleack as opposed to use a chemical to to kill bacteria. It is hard to really to talk to the director because she is always to busy in her office with meetings that you have to approach when you see her. She do not have a clue of the situation because she do not leave her office and she used the bathroom on the four floor. In top of that they lock the four floor totally so people can not use the bathroom. She run the library against any concern for health of safety concerns that patrons have to go through when they used the bathrooms. Patrons are exposed to unknow bacteria and the danger can slip and fall . I strongly believe that using the proper chemicals can solve the situation. Make sure that the toilet are unclogged in a timely fashion would prevent wet floor and bacteria from human wasted to be on the bathrooms floors. Unfortanally we as parotrons have not right to request how the library should be run. I approach her with the situation and she blame the patrons for the situation and she do not want to solve the problem. Instead she told me that she will close the bathrooms so that patrons would not use because this is a free public facility. I just wonder where the patrons taxes are going. I just want to use the library with out concern for my health and my safety. I hope she could listen and we could make a foundraising to buy the proper chemicals the same that they use in linden library to take care of the issue. I am open to give my donation. I usually try to use the bathroom outside from the library just for safety.

Isabella Lopez

Its an awesome place they find any book before u can say "I"!!!!!

Saturated KO

Great place to study and relax

Erick Vertus

Well (EPL)it's a great place for me to come,since I have been in Elizabeth,that's a good place for me to use the computer,read books history of all kinds.the staff are friendly!!!

Greatness Mathew

Its a very nice place to study and to do alot of research.... It has both children library and adult library with alot of facility

Oleg

This is great place for Children and Adults. I visited it today. Staff is friendly and polite. Restrooms are clean. Everything is perfect. Recommend this place to everyone. This bright light in the dark Elizabeth.

Robert Mata

Poor Wi-Fi connection

William Watson

Enjoyable Atmosphere....able to study quietly. Helpful staff.

Dirk Pitt

excellent resources and very helpful staff wish their was money in budget for being open Sundays

Manuel Fernando González Reyes

My knowledge headquarters!!!!

Nisar Naziri

The library is big with huge selection of books. Free internet on 2nd and 3rd floor. Staff has a bit of an attitude. People just make too much noise. No respect.

Dafinessrican 232

I went there and asked if I can fax 2 papers. I was willing to pay being that I’m not from the area. The last time I checked the library is there to help. When I went in I seen the fax machine and they stated that they don’t do fax, instead of helping me they suggested I go to staples. The lady said to me staples will fax it for you. I was upset And said thank you. It’s sad to say that the library can’t even help you in faxing when I was willing to pay. I’m not from the area but I would never go there again. They need training in helping others.

Rosseli Medrano

It's a nice quiet place to read and all but the books are up in a staircase and I really have a hard time looking for the books that I need. Sometimes I don't want to ask the librarian because he always looks so busy and a face of don't disturb. But it's my closest library I need to come.

Andrey J

Terrific hours. Lots of space. They dont build them like this anymore.

Tatiyanah M. Wallace

This library is terrible. NO AC, homeless people are always in the front loitering, and it has a weird smell. I wouldn't suggest this library to anyone. RENOVATION PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry Fontanez

What a great resource center!

Vadji Toure

Best place to be

Michael R.

Great Selection.

Bernadette Davenport

A very nice branch of the library. The staff is great, the facilities, computers are in good condition. Anyone can stop by and take a breath from the busy city.

Manalapan Murkowski

Overall ok. The place is great and has great hours. But...the staff always makes a face like they don't want to be disturbed and don't smile period. For someone like me who doesn't come to libraries often and needs more help with how stuff works, it's a put off. The toilet was clean when I was there but really depends on the hours you are there. Now the people frequenting there...that's a whole other issue lol It's Elizabeth. Be aware. Mostly people minding their own business. But some are talking to themselves while on a computer and loudly blowing their noses and throwing the snotted tissues everywhere. Some have time to kill and just hang out there being creepy and staring at women working on computers (happened several times). It's a good idea to bring desinfection wipes with you and wipe down the mouse and desk if you use the internet. It would be nice if they could provide that in winter time at least. They have free events for kids and in general the place is nice. Don't expect it to be really quiet.

Maria Sanni

here is so nice there staff is so helpful and kind

Ana Castro Corrales

The best Elizabeth’s place!