Reference Services

Reference service is available whenever the library is open. We look forward to helping you in the library, on the phone (609-275-2897) , by email (plibrary@plainsborolibrary.org), or via this online form. Just ask! We can help you locate books and resources or guide you through more advanced, specialized queries. An exceptional array of online databases is available in the library and through this website. Some may require your library card number.

Our resources go far beyond the walls of Plainsboro Public Library. We are connected to larger reference referral networks and inter-library loan services. If we don’t have the materials or answers here, we can borrow them or refer you to places that do!

Book-A-Librarian

  • Need one-on-one reference assistance to search for medical information?
  • Not sure how to download an eBook on ElibraryNJ?
  • Want to learn more about the databases library offers or how to use the catalog to search, place holds, or check your account?

It’s easy to book a session with a librarian!

The Book-A-Librarian service allows you to reserve appointments with librarians for up to one hour of uninterrupted, personalized reference assistance.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please complete the following form, or call the adult reference desk at 609-275-2898.

Please allow 1-3 days for follow-up when scheduling an appointment. After completing the following form, a librarian will contact you within 3 business days to set up an appointment.

For quick e-mail or phone reference questions, please contact the reference information desk at (609) 275-2898 or Plibrary@Plainsborolibrary.org