Directions to the Library
The Franklin Township Public Library is located at 485 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ. It is part of the Municipal Complex where the Police Station, the Municipal Building, Villager's Theatre, and the Community/Senior Center are located. The library is across the street from the Somerset Post Office-- not far from the intersection of Amwell Road and DeMott Lane.
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From Millstone, Hillsborough, Manville, and points due west:
Go East on Amwell Road to the traffic light at the intersection of Amwell Road and DeMott Lane. Turn Left onto DeMott Lane. Go down DeMott Lane and turn in at the first driveway/entrance on the left. The Library is the first building on the left.
From New Brunswick via Hamilton Street:
Go West on Hamilton Street. After you pass the intersection at J.F.K. Boulevard, Hamilton Street changes its name to Amwell Road. This is the same road. Stay straight until you reach the intersection of Amwell Road and DeMott Lane. Turn Right onto DeMott Lane. Go down DeMott Lane and turn in at the first driveway/entrance on the left. The Library is the first building on the left.
From East Brunswick, New Brunswick, Rutgers University and points east via Route 18 and Easton Avenue:
Take Route 18 North to the exit for Easton Avenue. Follow signs for Easton Avenue. Go West on Easton Avenue until you reach the light at the intersection/sign for DeMott Lane. Make a left turn onto DeMott Lane. Go South on DeMott Lane until you reach the Municipal Complex. This is approximately 2 1/4 miles. Turn right into second driveway/entrance for the complex on the right. The Library is the first building on the left. If you hit Amwell Road, at the end of DeMott Lane, then you have gone just slightly too far South.
From Route 287 (South or North):
Exit Route 287 at Exit 10 (formerly Exit 6). At exit, follow signs for New Brunswick (Easton Avenue heading East). This will put you onto Easton Avenue. Head East on Easton Avenue until you reach the light at the sign/turn-off for DeMott Lane. Make a right turn-off onto DeMott Lane. Go South on DeMott Lane until you reach the Municipal Complex. This is approximate 2 1/4 miles. Turn right into second driveway/entrance for the complex. The Library is the first building on the left. If you hit Amwell Road, at the end of DeMott Lane, then you have gone just slightly too far South.
From Princeton, South Brunswick, and points South of Franklin Park, via Route 27:
Take Route 27 North to South Middlebush Road (Franklin Towne Center at intersection on the right). Turn left from Route 27, at the Franklin Towne Center, onto South Middlebush Road. Head North on South Middlebush Road until you reach the jughandle/turn-off for Amwell Road. (This is approximately 4 miles from Route 27.) Turn right onto to Amwell Road and make quick left at the light (intersection of Amwell Road and DeMott Lane). You are making a left onto DeMott Lane. Go down DeMott Lane and turn in at the first driveway/entrance on the left. The Library is the first building on the left.
