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Reimagine the Future of Your Library!

Looking ahead in 2025… We’re crafting a new three-year strategic plan, and we want your input to help Reimagine the Metuchen Public Library.

Metuchen Public Library is embarking on a strategic planning process to address both immediate challenges and long-term opportunities, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Participate in our Survey More about the strategic plan


Mardi Gras in New Orleans featuring the Patrick Kerssen Trio

Saturday, February 8
2-3:15pm

In celebration of Black History Month, the library will present an interactive music concert and lecture exploring the vibrant sounds of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Discover the musical traditions of New Orleans and their influence on popular music worldwide!

All are welcome! Registration is encouraged.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Patrick Kerssen Trio
The flag of Mardi Gras is hanging on a house.

Black History Profiles in the Metuchen Area

Tuesday, February 25
7-8pm

Please join us as the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society presents a local history program in honor of Black History Month. Profiles of several persons from the Metuchen area will be shared in a presentation highlighting their importance and relevance to our community.

Registration is recommended.

Black History Profiles in the Metuchen Area

New StoryWalk

 

The Smart Cookie
by Jory John and Pete Oswald

On display on the library lawn now for young children and families to enjoy!

The story begins near the Library Place side of the building.

 

 

More Retirement Planning Info
Cover image of book The Smart Cookie by Jory John and Pete Oswald.

Resource Spotlight: Libby

Use Libby to borrow FREE e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines from your library.

And yes, you can download items to a Kindle!

 

Get started with Libby

Split image with text "Listen on a walk OR read by the fireplace." Left side of image is person wearing headphones and a winter coat, hat, and mittens and holding a phone. Right side is two hands holding an e-reader with a fireplace in the background. Bottom left says "Libby, the library reading app."