East Brunswick Library To Close For 2 Weeks On Aug. 14

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Heads up: The East Brunswick Public Library (at 2 Jean Walling Civic Center) announced Wednesday that it will briefly close to the public for two weeks beginning Monday, August 14 to allow for interior renovations.

“Our building first opened its doors in 1976 and is one of the busiest libraries in the area, said Jennifer Podolsky, Library Director. “This project helps us make several improvements to the library which we can’t wait to share with the public.”

The most noticeable new features will be the creation of a maker space, allowing the library a dedicated area that provides access to technology and equipment to the community. The maker space will include an audio recording studio, lendable learning and tech kits, and an additional area for library programming. The renovation project also includes a new circulation counter, information services desk and flooring throughout the building.

“This short-term closure allows us to efficiently make these changes to the building,” Podolsky added. “Our library is the information center of our community, and this project will allow our customers to have a better experience at the library. We thank everyone for their patience and support while we complete this project.”

The library anticipates reopening on Tuesday, August 29. The project is funded by a combination of funds from the library and the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library. The library is also looking at additional facilities projects, according to Podolsky.

Although the library will be closed, East Brunswick Public Library customers can continue to receive library services from other area libraries and through the website.

Since the library is a member of the Libraries of Middlesex County Consortium (LMxAC), library cardholders can visit, check out items at and use library resources at 30 other area libraries. Some of the nearby libraries include South River Public Library (55 Appleby Avenue, South River), Spotswood Public Library (528 Main Street, Spotswood), Milltown Public Library (20 West Church Street, Milltown) and Monroe (4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township). A complete list of LMxAC member libraries can be found online at www.lmxac.org.

The library’s book and media drops are closed during the project, and customers will not be charged any fines at this time. Meeting room requests and Friends of the Library book donations will be suspended during this closure.

For more information on the temporary closure and on the project, visit www.ebpl.org.

Patch file photo of the East Brunswick Public Library