Somerville Public Library
35 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ
908-725-1336 (telephone)
908-231-0608 (fax)
Somerville Public Library
Library’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Somerville Public Library is to provide print and non-print materials to meet individual and group needs in the community for information, recreation, education, and cultural growth. This is accomplished by selecting materials for purchase, by organizing the material for use by the public, and by maintaining lending procedures that make the best possible use of the collection. The Library provides information services to Somerville residents, students, employees, members of the Raritan Valley Federation, members of the Libraries of Middlesex Consortium, and walk-in services to non-card holders.
The Library’s strategy and plans for growth aim to deliver the maximum value to patrons as well as employees. "Value" is defined in terms of 1) quality of processes, systems, and environment, and in 2) results achieved in relation to costs incurred. Every effort is made to build employee loyalty and satisfaction with the understanding that this is a major determinant of patron loyalty.
Programs
The library has a variety of adult and children’s programming. Please contact the library for the latest information at (908) 725-1336.
Services
- More than 50,000 books, as well as hundreds of videos, DVDs, CD’s, and books-on-tapes. In addition, the library subscribes to more than 100 magazines and newspapers.
- Large print books.
- Free Internet access for the public.
- Local History.
- Telephone Directories.
- Tax forms.
- Photocopiers.
Library Staff
- Melissa Banks - Director
- James Sommerville- Reference Librarian
- Nancy Lepionka -- Children's Librarian
- Carlyn Hudson- Young Adult/Outreach Coordinator
- Oscar Vargas - Administrator of Circulation and Technology
- Rebecca Klein -- Library Assistant
- Kara Wilson – Adult Programs/Publicity
- Carol Schwab -- Children's Librarian Assistant
- Kathy Repole – Bookkeeper
- Kathleen McClear -- Library Assistant
- Errol Logan -- Library Assistant
Hours & Holidays
Hours--September through June Hours-- July and August
- Monday: 10 AM - 9 PM 10 AM - 9 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM 1 10 AM - 8 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM - 8 PM 10 AM - 8 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM 10 AM - 8 PM
- Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM 10 AM - 5 PM
- Saturdays: 10 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 1 PM
Holidays and Library Closings for 2010
- Friday January 1, 2010 New Year’s Day
- Monday January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- Monday February 15 President’s Day
- Friday April 2 Good Friday
- Monday May 31 Memorial Day
- Monday July 5 for Independence Day
- Saturday September 4 for Labor Day Weekend
- Monday September 6 Labor Day
- Tuesday November 2 Election Day
- Thursday November 11 Veterans' Day
- Wednesday November 24 Thanksgiving Eve -5 p.m. closing
- Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving Day
- Friday November 26 Friday after Thanksgiving
- Friday December 24 for Christmas Day
- Saturday December 25 Christmas Day
- Friday December 31 for New Year’s Day
- Saturday January 1, 2011 New Year’s Day
Board of Trustees
The Board meets the second Wednesday of every month, at 6:30 PM in the New Jersey Room.
The public is welcomed to attend.
Board Members
James V. Loewen
President
Carol Brady
Vice President
Roberta Karpinecz
Secretary
Herb Hall
Treasurer
Jane Kobuta
Borough Council Liaison
Francesca Bardes
Board of Education Representative
Stephanie Hayes
Mayor's Representative
David Hardgrove
Mary Ellen Marsjanik
Lori McNeil