Edison Public Library To Close Jan. 13 For Asbestos Removal, Renovations

EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library will begin the second phase of asbestos removal and renovations at its Plainfield Avenue location next week.

Work on the lower level of the Main Library is expected to start in the coming weeks. In an effort to prepare for the work, the building will be closed for around two weeks, beginning Monday, Jan. 13.

This closure will provide Edison Public Library staff the opportunity to relocate materials, shelvings, computers, and more from the lower level to the newly renovated upper level.

Additionally, the Main Library is expected to remain closed to both patrons and staff through Feb. 9 in order to perform asbestos removal on the lower level.

“At this time, we anticipate welcoming both staff and patrons back inside the building on Monday Feb. 10 and remain committed to keeping the community informed should there be any delays or changes over the coming weeks,” Allan Kleiman, director of the Edison Public Library, said in a statement.

“Once we reopen, all services will be contained to the Upper Level only as work to renovate the Lower Level begins.”

During the closure, the book drop at the Main Library will be closed. Materials can be returned to the North Edison and Clara Barton Branches and the Bookmobiles, which will maintain all regular schedules and operating hours over the coming weeks.

The North Edison and Clara Barton Branches remain open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Additionally, while the Main Library is closed, the North Edison Branch will be open on Sunday, Jan. 19, Sunday Jan. 26, Sunday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 9 from noon to 5 p.m.

Patrons can also access services at any of the January Bookmobile stops as well as through the Edison Public Library's digital resources, which remain available at all times. Patrons are also able to visit neighboring libraries such as Highland Park, Metuchen, Piscataway, and South Plainfield.

Holds at Main will be available for pick up through Sunday, Jan. 12; during the closure, patrons will only be able to place holds for pick up at the Clara Barton and North Edison locations or the Bookmobile.

For more information or to learn more or register for upcoming programs and events, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.org or contact your local Library Branch:

• Main Library, 340 Plainfield Avenue: (732) 287-2298
• Clara Barton Branch, 141 Hoover Avenue: (732) 738-0096
• North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Avenue: (732) 548-3045
• Bookmobile: (908) 812-4827

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