Middletown Library Reopens July 6, With Reduced Hours

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — As per the governor's orders, the Middletown Township Public Library will open to the public with limited hours on Monday, July 6.

The new limited hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will now be closed Saturdays. (The library's usual hours are 9-9 Monday-Thursday and 9-5 Friday and Saturday.)

The library hopes to be back to regular service hours in September, or sooner if possible, said Middletown Library Director Heather Andolsen.

Some New Jersey towns, like Woodbridge, are even limiting the amount of time people can spend in a library; visitors must leave after one hour max.

However, Middletown will not be doing that.

"We are not limiting people to time spent at the library; however, we will be making announcements reminding people that they should pick up their items and not linger in the building," said Andolsen. "We will have limited computers available for the public. The public is required to wipe down their keyboard prior and after using them, and the computers are limited to one hour daily."

Curbside pickup will still continue Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.