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Plainfield Public Library April 2022 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
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As we all look forward to the greening of spring and anticipate better weather and the ability to take part in outside activities, the Library is also looking to move forward.
Things have changed here over the past month. Tina Doody, our Assistant Director has moved on and become a Director at another library. Our new Assistant Director, Claudia Flores, will start on April 4 and may be familiar to some of you. I hope as you see her around the building you will make her feel welcome.
On another note, it’s been a while since we updated our strategic plan for the Library and so we are going to move forward on this in 2022. Please watch for postings in our newsletter, the Library website, Facebook, and TapInto as we post survey questions and ask for members of the public to be in focus groups.
This is your chance to be part of the planning “think tank”. To participate, all you need are ideas and opinions. So the main question is, “What do you want to see at your Library?” Have you wanted a service that you have seen other places but not here? Would you like different programming? Are you interested in different types of classes? Be on the lookout for our call for participants for surveys or in-person discussion groups. Let’s work together to make this Library the best it can be!
Until next month!
Mary Ellen Rogan
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Current Services from March 14
From March 14th we returned closer to normal services by making masks optional.
Seating for patrons is also available, to facilitate staying in the Library in comfort for longer, and as mentioned, masks are now optional for patrons and staff. If you would prefer staff members you are interacting with in person to wear a mask, they will do so if they aren't already.
Please note though, that our public seating policy retains some social distancing caution. Each table in our seating area may be used by no more than two patrons at a time.
Our opening hours remain:
Mondays through Thursdays: 9am-9pm
Fridays: 9am-5pm
Saturdays: 11am-3pm
Sundays: CLOSED
The book stacks remain open for browsing. Curbside service is still available on request if you prefer - call (908) 757-1111 ext. 111 to arrange. The main floor Reference, Tech Desk, and Circulation desks are all available for in-person service whenever we're open. Patrons can visit the Children's Room freely. Local History is open by appointment only. The Literacy Department offers a range of ongoing services and classes.
The newly-refurbished and redesigned public bathrooms are available.
For more information generally, please get in touch with the Reference Department. For department-specific information, you can contact those departments.
Our in-person services and hours pages at the Library website are also kept updated with details of service changes in more detail. |
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FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
April 26th, from 3pm-6pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room
A full range of COVID vaccines and boosters will be available - free of charge - at the Plainfield Public Library on April 26th, downstairs in the Anne Louise Davis Room, from 3-6pm.
Please note that testing will not be available at this clinic.
For more information, please contact the City of Plainfield Covid-19 Helpline (908) 753-3395.
Vacuna Y Examen del COVID-19 Gratis
Moderna And Johnson &Johnson (Edades 18 o Mas)
Pfizer (Edades 5+) Se requiere el consentimiento de los pa-dres) Vacuna de refuerzo disponibles para 12 anos o mas)
Vacunas de refuerzo-Moderna, J&J , Pfizer Booster Shots (Para las personas que sean eligibles)
Para mas informacion, por favor comuniquese con la Linea de Ayuda,Covid-19 Ciudad de Plainfield (908)-753-3395.
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Don't Miss Out! Check in with our new Calendar!
There's a lot going on at the Library and we don't want you to miss out on any of it. That's why we now have a better calendar system that will allow you to see more detail about our events much more easily.
The new calendar also allows you to do things like subscribing to our calendar in your own service or share stuff with friends in a useful way, or use working links to join Zoom meetings, YouTube events or Facebook Live broadcasts, right alongside the details and times.
and we'll be making extensive use of it for upcoming events at the Library from now on.
When we're able to open up our meeting rooms publicly, you'll be able to use the system to reserve a meeting room. For the time being, the Library's free-to-use Zoom accounts are bookable for your virtual meetings, here:
Please join us for one of our many programs, crafts and events, and consider checking in regularly or even subscribing to our events calendar! |
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Free Online Meetups for Seniors - All Welcome - 4 days a week!
PLUS- special Plainfield sessions:
Glorious Gardens, on April 12th at 11am
The Best Advice, on April 26th at 11am
We've partnered with RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program, which offer 4 meetings a week for seniors, plus some special upcoming events just for Plainfield.
Special Plainfield Programs:
Glorious Gardens. Join us live via Zoom on April 12th at 11am. Gardens are a balm for the soul. Learn about majestic Longwood and how to create a windowsill garden to experience the joy of caring for plants without having to journey far. View on Library calendar.
What's the best advice you'd give? Who gave you the best advice? What sources of wisdom do people draw on in their lives? Join us to share and perhaps learn more about how advice helps shape people's lives. View on Library calendar.
Regular online meetups:
While transitioning back to our lives, we still need connection and support. Our groups offer a place to engage with others, make new friends and learn new things! No registration necessary! Come join us any or all days!
SENIORS – 4 Meetings a week, every day a different topic!
or join via phone:
1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 974 2675 9376 Passcode: 275889
Wednesdays at 10am
Zoom Link
or join via phone:
1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 925 0841 7386 Passcode: 871829
or join via phone:
1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 936 2962 5609 Passcode: 202710
Fridays at 3pm
Zoom Link
or join via phone:1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 957 0977 9459 Passcode: 542469
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Children's Library April Calendar
(Click on the calendar to go to the Children's calendar in more detail.)
For more information on Children's Room activities, please get in touch with us at (908) 757-1111 ext.129 or email yp@plfdpl.info.
You can also check out children's activities only on our calendar system via this link:
Each entry here lists further details of the individual program. It's easy to adjust the age group filter to see other events too, if you wish. |
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Look out for April Science Crafts, also on Thursdays
The Children's team presents 4 craft programs featuring crafting and science on the Library's YouTube Channel this month.
Online premieres for each session are at 3pm on Thursdays (and the recording remains available afterwards).
4/7 - Fun With a Rain Cloud
4/14 - Fun With Rainbows
3/24 - Fun With Bug vs Ninja
3/31 - Fun With Banks
Check out the Children's Pages for more info or get in touch with the Children's Library at 908-757-1111 x129! |
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Easter Craft - Decorating Wooden Eggs - Thursday, April 14th, 3:30pm via Zoom
Join our Children's team to decorate a Wooden Egg!
Because space and materials for this project are limited, please contact the Children's Library on (908) 757 1111 ext 129 or email yp@plfdpl.info to register and receive joining details for the session. |
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Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections
The Plainfield Room is open by appointment for historical and genealogical research. Our hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 4:45pm and Tuesdays from 9am to 7pm. We are offering two virtual programs in April. The Memoir Writing Club will meet via Zoom on April 13th. New members are always welcome!
*Please note the
Introduction to Afro-Caribbean Genealogy Resources program scheduled for April 2 has been postponed. A new date to be determined.
But Do You Have A Photo?
How to Search for Visual Materials in the Plainfield Public Library Archive
Thursday, April 21, 2022
10:30am via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
Have you heard stories about Tier’s Pond, the Surprise Store, Tepper’s, or the old Carnegie Library building? Maybe you just want to see what the Queen City used to look like 20, 50 or even 100 years ago. Well, this short program will show you how to search for visual materials such as vintage postcards, historical photographs, and original architectural drawings in the Library’s archival collections.
This program is co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library and the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum.
This FREE program is open to all.
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Natural Dyes: Dyeing Eggs and Other Things
Live Webinar: 7-8pm on April 13, via Zoom
Zoom link:
https://tinyurl.com/plfd-dyes-2022
At this time of year, while some people are dyeing eggs, the topic of natural dyes comes up. While dyeing whole pieces of fabric or skeins of yarn with chemicals may be intimidating, experimenting with smaller items, such as wood beads, small pieces of yarn, or eggs can be a great way to play with natural dye methods.
We'll be discussing and demonstrating how to use 3 different food-safe natural dyestuffs: onion skins, turmeric, and cochineal, dyeing wood beads, yarn, and, if you wish, eggs. All supplies
except eggs will provided in a kit that can be picked up at the Library, on April 12th or 13th.
This craft is open to both teen and adult attendees.
Questions? Email ref@plfdpl.info or call 908-757-1111, ext. 112
Pick up your free kit with all supplies at the Library on Tuesday, April 12th, 1-5pm or Wednesday, April 13th. Join the live presentation Wednesday, April 13th at 8pm.
The live presentation will be recorded and posted to the Library’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary
View Program on Library Calendar |
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Live Daily Serial continues every Weekday at 2pm.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, by Jules Verne
We just started a brand new serial (as of Monday, March 28th) featuring Captain Nemo, the
Nautilus, and a huge supporting cast of sea monsters, ruthless (& doubtless moustachio-twirling) villains, and assorted other terrors of the deep. It can only mean that we're serializing Jules Verne's classic adventure (and sci-fi precursor) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea!
If you like your literary heroes enigmatic, and your monsters terrifying and many-tentacled, you couldn't make a finer choice, so join us live each weekday at 2pm on our Facebook page, or check out recorded episodes and playlists!
Most of the books we've read/will read are available as e-books from eLibrary NJ or at the Library. Grab your copy and read along for free!
The stream goes live on our Facebook page at the same time each weekday from 2pm to 2:30pm. Please head on over to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary to join us!
Previous episodes - now as playlists!
We've been doing live serialization for a couple of years now and have amassed a fair number of 'back issues' to facilitate viewers' perusal of previous series.
So far, you can check out playlists featuring serializations of:
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Library Hours
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Please refer to http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Services/InPersonService.html for full details of currently-available, in-person services and additional information.
Library Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Please note that the Library will have a delayed opening on:
Monday, April 4, 2022, at 11am.
The Library will close
over Good Friday/Easter on:
Friday, April 15, 2022
Saturday, April 16, 2022
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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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