This library allows mothers with babies in strollers and talkative kids and tutors at the adults reference center on the 2nd floor, despite the fact that there is one large size pc room dedicated to kids and other activities and despite the fact that there is a 2nd large room, after the rest rooms section on 1st flr.for pre-k and/or kinder garden.
There is no respect in keeping these talkative kids population invading the only area available for adults!
Another strong observation is that there aren't private isolated cubicles for adults or students in need of open discussions and/or interviews, either personally, by laptop, and/or Cel. Phone!
After all, Belleville adult population are the taxpayers and commercial patrons of all the expenses invested in its library and most resent library's projects haven't address these situations...
Read moreToday was the solar eclipse. I was tild as was everyone who called this public library that there was going to be special glasses to see the eclipse, as well as beverages and snacks. When I arrived there was none. Everyone was furious. We were lied to. I still dont understand why. When I asked the library why we were told one thing and then it was not complied with she answerd with a nasty attitude saying that they ran out. This is a lie because I was there at 11 o clock as were many others. Many people began to come at 1 pm because they were told that at that time snacks beverages and glasses were going to be provided. As a belleville resident I am very diassapointed. Everyone...
Read moreEdit: It's Monday, 7:11 p.m. Their hours are listed until 8 p.m. on Mondays on the front door as well as the website. I walked all the way there to pick up a book, yet they are closed, doors locked, but I see a librarian walking around inside. They close at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. West Orange library is at least more accommodating with their hours. They close early compared to other local libraries. What are people who work late...
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