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Plainfield Public Library April 2019 |
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Hours Change at the Library from April 1
Starting on April 1, 2019 the Library will be closing on Saturdays at 1:00PM (12:30PM in Children's). This change in hours is due to a proposed drastic cut to the Library's budget.
This minor schedule change is the first of what may be more significant reductions in the Library's hours of operation, staffing and services if the budget is passed in its current form.
You should let your City Council Representatives know how you are affected by the Saturday cut back of hours, as well as how you will be affected by the reduction of hours and services that will be required if the budget for the Library is passed in its current form.
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Sean Gaskell will showcase the West African Kora harp with a performance and educational demonstration on Wednesday, April 17th, 7-8:30pm in the ALD Room.
The Kora harp is a 21-stringed instrument played extensively in West Africa. Skilled players can manipulate all 21 strings to produce mesmerizing tonal patterns and rhythms. Come along to this free event and find out more about the sounds and history of the Kora for yourself! |
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Brainfuse Suite joins roster of online services available to Patrons
You know the Library already offers access to free streaming services like Hoopla, and Kanopy, or state-of-the-art online training platforms like Lynda.com or language learning apps like Rosetta Stone. From today, library card holders now also have free online access to the Brainfuse suite of online applications, comprising:
HelpNow - Free online tutoring and more for patrons of all ages.
JobNow - Free career assistance to help you land the job of your dreams.
VetNow - Free career and academic assistance for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
All three services can be accessed online via our
databases page and can be accessed either at the library or wherever you have an internet connection!
HelpNow features interaction online with live tutors in its Live Homework Help feature, and also includes a Writing Lab offering expert analysis of users' written papers, a LEAP learning platform to help master basic academic skills, and an Adult Learning Center for live online assistance to achieve progress in test preparation, literacy and study tools, and more.
JobNow is an innovative service that features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, career coaching, career resources, and more - all for free. Get advice from a live expert on multiple aspects of the job hunt, and try best-in-class resume and cover letter builders to put together your applications.
VetNow helps veterans transition to civilian life through live, interactive career assistance, academic tutoring, and more. Live tutors can help build skills, prepare for testing, polish resumes and much more.
The BrainFuse suite is a valuable resource for people of all ages, provided free to Plainfield library card holders alongside dozens of other valuable online resources via our portal page at
http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Research/Databases.html
Visit with your card number to access a library of databases, streaming services and more that you'd otherwise pay thousands of dollars a year for to access via a regular account. Instead, libraries like Plainfield are able to make deals to give their card holders access for free. Try BrainFuse and the rest today, or get in touch to learn more about how to access the many online resources the library offers.
(P.S.
we also offer ebooks and audiobooks!)
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Afternoon Films for Adults at the Library
If you're one of those who've already come in for one of our FREE MOVIES (yay!), well done - and if you haven't yet, hopefully we can tempt you out this month to come see a film right here in the library. Spring is pretty much sprung (the calendar tells us), so here are our Spring Selections for Tuesday afternoon films:
Green Book (2018): " A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South." (IMDB) Starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini. Showing April 2nd at 1pm in ALD.
Aquaman (2018): " Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land." (IMDB) Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe. Showing April 16th at 1pm in ALD.
Many more films follow, so keep an eye on the billing and don't miss a chance to see your favorites on our big screen!
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Memoir Writing Club
Thursday, April 11th
10:30am in Room 8 (lower level)
This month's optional writing topic is "birth order."
Are you one of our "oldest kids in the family?" How did your place in the family order affect your childhood? If anyone admits to having been spoiled as a kid, was it because of your place in birth order? Come to the April meeting and let us know. Come and tell us all about it in April.
The Library's Memoir Writing Club offers members a comfortable forum for sharing stories of important events, friendships, and family history. Do you have memories that you would like to share? Come join the Memoir Writing Club. Before a session, participants write down their memories - creating a Memoir. During meetings, members share what they've written on a topic. At the end of each meeting the group chooses an optional topic for the next session, but individual members are free to write about whatever inspires them.
Learn more
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Genetic Genealogy For Beginners
Saturday, April 6th
10:30am in the ALD Room (lower level)
The Library welcomes Teresa Vega, Cultural Anthropologist and Professional Genealogist. Teresa will provide an overview of DNA testing for genealogists. There are many DNA testing companies available for people who are interested in getting a DNA test done. This talk will discuss the major DNA testing companies in detail as well as basic principles of genetic genealogy. There will be plenty of time for questions to be asked as well.
This program is free and open to the public.
Learn more
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You've Got Mail: Letter Writing & Decorating
Wednesday, April 17th
3 to 5 pm in Room 2 (lower level)
Celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month and join the letter-writing challenge!
This is a hands-on letter writing activity. Select from an assortment of fun stationery, then write and decorate your letter with us. Stationery, envelopes, pens, and decorations will be provided to attendees who stay to write their letter(s) with us. All you need to bring is an address. We will stamp and mail your letter(s) for you!
This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages welcome!
Registration requested.
Learn more
here.
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Teen programs for March are slated to include:
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Art Club - express yourself with a series of art workshops and unique art challenges! Every other Monday at 3:30 in Room 2 (See details below).
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Foam Printing - Create artworks fast and freely - make patterns, posters and more with easy foam prints. Wednesday 10th April at 3:30 in Room 5.
All programs are free and are for 11-17 year olds.
Please contact teens@plfdpl.info for further information.
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Art Club for 11-17 year olds begins April
Art Club is a new regular program for 11-17 year olds at the library, which will normally run alternate Monday afternoons from 3:30pm. Art Club will be a chance to explore expressiveness and form through a series of free workshops and unique art challenges. Do your own thing or work with a partner!
Workshops are free, and basic materials are included.
Forthcoming Art Club Meetups:
(All at 3:30pm in Room 2)
- Monday 1st April
- Monday 15th April
- Monday 29th April
- Monday 13th May
For more information contact: Andrew Eason 908 757 1111 ext 139 teens@plfdpl.info
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Children's Programs for April
Highlights of this month's children's programming include:
Kid's Movies, featuring:
Minions on Thursday, April 4th at 3:30pm in ALD.
Peter Rabbit on Thursday, April 17th at 3:30pm in ALD
Easy Reader Book Club with Ms. J. on Monday, April 8th at 4pm
Spring Crafts with Ms. Mary Lou on Thursday, April 11th at 3:30pm
Storytime with Councilman Barry Goode on Saturday, April 13th at 12pm.
Spring Break with 1st Responders on Monday, 22nd April at 9:30am.
Family Open Mic with Ms.T. on Wednesday, 24th April at 4pm.
Storytime with Ms. Rosa on Monday, 29th April at 6pm.
For more storytime, crafts and fun things for kids, please consult the
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Library Opening Hours
Please note that the library's hours of service on Saturdays have been reduced due to budget issues.
Please also note that the library will be closed on:
Friday April 19th
Saturday April 20th
in observance of Good Friday/Easter.
Main Library
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Children's Library
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:30pm
Closed Sunday
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Donate to the Plainfield Public Library
The Library needs your help!
To make a donation online via Paypal, please click on the "Donate" button below. For more information or to contact the Administration office, call 908-757-2305.
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