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Libraries in Edison

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Edison Township Free Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

224,567

Items borrowed a year

564,530

380,213 children’s items

Free programs a year

418

5,297 attendees

E-books

34,215

Public computers

27

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Edison Twsp. Free Public Lib

Main library

340 Plainfield Avenue, Edison 08817

About 63 hours a week

(201) 287-2298

20,200 sq ft · 3.2 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Edison?

3 public library locations: Edison Twsp. Free Public Lib, Clara Barton Branch, North Edison Branch.

What is the main library in Edison?

Edison Twsp. Free Public Lib, 340 Plainfield Avenue, open about 63 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Edison?

Edison Township Free Public Library reports about 23,754 registered borrowers and 224,567 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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