Library Services
Curbside Delivery – The library offers curbside delivery of hold requests to those who are able to get to the library but are unable to come inside. When you arrive at the library, call (732) 632-8526 to let us know you are outside, then we will deliver to your vehicle.
Homebound Service – The Homebound Service program provides library materials to Metuchen library cardholders of all ages who are temporarily or permanently unable to come to the library in person. Library materials can be delivered and picked up for homebound patrons upon request. “Homebound” is defined as being generally confined to one’s residence either temporarily due to illness or accident or permanently due to disability, age, or other mobility issues. In most cases, if a patron drives, he/she would not be considered homebound.
Patrons may apply for the Homebound Service program by calling the Library at 732-632-8526 or emailing metuchenpubliclibrary@metuchenlibrary.org. Once a homebound patron profile is set up, a librarian will contact the patron to schedule a delivery in response to a request for library materials. The librarian will have the library materials ready based on the patron’s interest or specific selection.
Public Computers
Public computers are available for use by adults and children at the Metuchen Public Library. You may use your library card to log in to the public computers, or obtain a guest pass from the circulation desk. Computers located on the upper level are for use by children only. All computer users are allotted 30 minutes of use on a given computer. More time may be granted if there are no other people waiting for the computers.
WiFi (Wireless Internet)
The Metuchen Public Library offers free wireless access (WiFi) to all visitors within the building. No login username or password is required.
To use the Library’s Free WiFi Network:
(1) Have a computer or other device equipped with a wireless internet connection
(2) When using the network functions on your computer, look for the wireless network named “MCPL” and click to connect.
WiFi Network Disclaimers
- The Metuchen Public Library Wireless Network is not secure. Anyone with the appropriate equipment and technology can capture information sent to an individual’s personal device.
- There is no guarantee that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
- Library staff cannot provide technical assistance.
- The library assumes no responsibility for security, configuration, or data issues or loss due to connection to the library’s network.
The Metuchen Library Hotspot Lending Program is designed to circulate mobile WiFi hotspot devices and provide a means for library patrons to have high-speed internet access to the Library’s digital online resources and other needs. A Library hotspot is perfect for those who have no internet access at home, are going on vacation, or taking their business on the road.
The Library does not track internet usage but patrons are prohibited from using the device for any illegal activities. The hotspot lending program is free with an unlimited data plan available to Metuchen Library cardholders.
Visit our Hotspot Lending Program page for more information.
Printing
Standard one-sided printing is available at the Metuchen Public Library. The printers used are laser printers. All interested in printing copies must sign-up at the circulations desk. All individuals are responsible for each printed document that comes out of the printer from their assigned computer, regardless of its contents or intentions when printing.
Black & White Printing: $0.20 per page (per side)
Color Printing: $0.50 per page (per side)
Wireless Printing
The Metuchen Public Library offers wireless printing services to all. Black and white prints are $0.20 per page, and color prints are $.0.50 per page. Staff cannot print individual pages from within a multi-page document, so please upload only the pages you want to print. Using our wireless printing service, you can send a print job from your laptop, tablet, or mobile device – you can even send from home! Once you have uploaded your documents, they will be ready for printing.
Wireless printing portal If you have a Metuchen Library card: Log in with your library card number.
- Once logged in, Select a file to upload, and Upload the file. The file should now be available to print from the library’s Print Release Station. (Ask for help at the desk if you need it.)
If you don’t have a Metuchen Library card: Click the Visitors Button. Copy or write down the card number, fill out either the email address OR phone number and click Submit. You will now be logged in.
- Once logged in, Select a file to upload, and Upload the file. The file should now be available to print from the library’s Print Release Station. You will need the assigned Visitors card number to print your document. (Ask for help at the desk if you need it.)
3-D Printing
The Metuchen Public Library offers 3-D printing in our Metuchen Makery! Please contact Rohan at rpundlik@metuchenlibrary.org to send in your design or ask any questions.
Photocopying
A photocopying machine is available at the Metuchen Public Library. Photocopies are only available in black-and-white. There is a coin machine located on the side of the photocopying machine for payment. Those interested in copying a large number of documents are encouraged to ask at the circulation desk for assistance.
All photocopies are $0.20 per page, per side.
Faxing
The Metuchen Public Library offers Domestic and International faxing services. Unfortunately, the Library cannot receive faxes for patrons.
Domestic Faxing: $1.00 per page.
International Faxing: $2.50 per page.
Scanning
The Metuchen Public Library offers free, self-service electronic scanning (no printing). Please limit to 15 pages per session. No scanning of copyrighted materials is permitted. Individuals are asked to limit their time to 15 minutes at the scanning computer.
The Metuchen Library Meeting Rooms may be used by all non-profit organizations of Metuchen Borough and by other non-profit organizations serving primarily Metuchen residents with the goal of providing its resources and facilities for the educational, cultural and social activities of the Borough. They may not be used for meetings that are partisan, commercial, or religious in their nature. There are two (2) available rooms for reservation: The Community Room (located upstairs) and The Activities Room (located downstairs).
The meeting rooms are available during business hours only. Meetings must close 15 minutes before the closing of the library. The library reserves the right to cancel or terminate any meeting in the event of an emergency, i.e. loss of power, snowstorm, etc. Those interested in reserving a room must complete a Meeting Room Application Form.
The Board of Trustees of the Metuchen Public Library encourages community groups to use the Library’s meeting rooms in accordance with the Metuchen Public Library Meeting Room Policy.
Call us at 732-632-8526 or email Justine Johnson at jjohnson@metuchenlibrary.org for more information.
The Community Room includes:
70 chairs
Folding tables
Wall-mounted projection screen
Lectern
Piano
American flag
The Activities Room includes:
15 chairs
Two tables
The Metuchen Public Library offers limited Notary Services to the public. There is a charge of $2.50 per notary signature, payable by cash or check only.
Please read our Notary Services Policy page for information on the types of documents we can and cannot notarize.
The proctoring of examinations is a service offered by the Metuchen Public Library. Any student who is a registered library card holder in good standing with the Metuchen Public Library or another library in the Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium (LMxAC) is eligible for this service. The library will offer proctoring services based on the availability of personnel, facilities, and technology. All those interested in our proctoring services must read the Exam Proctoring Policy and complete the Proctoring Services Application.
Proctoring fees are as follows:
- Metuchen residents – $5 for each exam.
- Non-Metuchen residents – $25 for each exam.
- Fees for computer use, printing, postage, and faxing will be included.
- Payment by cash or check is only due on the scheduled date of the exam.
To arrange for proctoring services, please call the Library at 732-632-8526 or email Eunkyoung (E.K.) Ju at eju@metuchenlibrary.org.