April is here, bringing the perfect chance to celebrate the joy of reading and lifelong learning! When you’re soaking up the fresh spring air or staying cozy on a rainy day, discover your next favorite book by taking advantage of our convenient curbside book pickup service. Our building remains closed for construction, but there's no shortage of exciting things happening at our library!
The library is now a Proud Partner of RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. The State's tribute to our history began in 2024 and will run through 2033. We look forward to celebrating the anniversary through a variety of interesting and informative programs.
This month we also celebrate National Library Week (April 19th to April 25th) with the theme “Finding Your Joy”! Check our social media everyday throughout that week as we share moments of generations of Plainfield patrons discovering their joy at our library. And stay tuned for an exciting announcement that we’ll be revealing on April 25th. You won’t want to miss it!
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates and event details.
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🌟 National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year we are celebrating the theme "Find Your Joy” by shining a spotlight on our work throughout 100+ years of service as a center of cultural enrichment, entertainment, and information to help patrons of all ages and backgrounds.
Check in everyday during this week (Sunday, April 19th to Saturday, April 25th) to our social media as we share moments of visitors finding their joy at the Plainfield Public Library and make a special announcement on Saturday, April 25th!
Click on the social media logo to follow us and never miss a post:
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The Carnegie Corporation of New York holds a special place in American history – including our own – and they are now helping us shape our future. We’re excited to announce that as a proud Carnegie library, we are receiving a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of #CarnegieLibraries250, an initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Learn more at carnegie.io/47kNpzh.
In 1909, after 25 years of growth, the Plainfield Public Library was in desperate need of a larger space. The Plainfield Public Library Board contacted industrialist Andrew Carnegie to ask for assistance. Mr. Carnegie was known for his philanthropy and belief that libraries were ‘cradles of democracy.’ He agreed to donate $50,000 for a new building, and his generous donation helped inspire the imaginations and enrich the minds of over one hundred years of Plainfield readers and learners.
Mr. Carnegie changed the library landscape in America, funding 1,681 free public libraries during his life – 1,280 of which still operate today. Carnegie Corporation of New York invites communities across the country to join them in celebrating America’s library legacy. Help them honor Carnegie’s legacy and share the stories of how Carnegie libraries - like the Plainfield Public Library - have shaped and served American communities through their mapping project. If you have memorable stories, images, videos, or documents about Carnegie Libraries, please upload them so they can curate and share these crowdsourced materials online.
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🌟 Plainfield Children's Librarian, Ms. Mary Lou has welcomed thousands of young readers as they walked through the doors of our children's library and helped them get started on their lifelong learning journey with programming that kept many of us in this community coming back for more.
Now, after four decades of service, Ms. Mary Lou is ready to enjoy her well deserved retirement. Join us on Thursday, April 16th at 3PM at the Drake House (602 West Front Street) for one last craft with Ms. Mary Lou!
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Come enjoy all that the library has to offer! We have classes and programming for everyone of any age! (Click on Flyers For More Information) |
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Wednesday, April 29th at the
DuCret School of Art (1030 Central Avenue)
7:00PM - 8:30PM |
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When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual one-way plane ticket and a note reading "Go to Paris". But Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a childhood trauma has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. When her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother’s last wishes. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living deliciously, taking chances, and finding your true home.
Please call our Circulation Department at 908-757-1111 ext.1800 to schedule a time to pickup your free copy from the library or you can borrow it from another STELLA library.
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The Hackensack Meridian Health Community Wellness Van and Iris House will offer a wide range of FREE screenings and assessments including:
- Blood pressure screening
- Glucose testing
- Visual acuity screening
- Memory and cognitive screening
- HIV Tests
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Plainfield & New Jersey history, genealogy, memoir writing, and more!
(Click on Flyers For More Information) |
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Thursday, April 9th Via Zoom
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Register by contacting:
or call 908-757-1111 x1400 |
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Saturday, April 18th Via Zoom
10:30AM - 11:30AM
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On Saturday, March 21st, the Plainfield Public Library joined forces with Cook School for this years NJ Maker's Day. It was a day full of families and young scientists from all over the Queen City coming together to learn something new!
NJ Makers Day is designed to be a statewide event that celebrates and promotes, and in many cases may introduce maker culture, as well as the values associated with making, tinkering, and STEM-based learning.
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There is never a shortage of fun in our Youth Services Department! Read below for a sneak peek! (Click on Flyers For More Information) |
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(Ages 4 and under)
Wednesdays, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
11:00AM - 11:45AM
at Cindelle's Bookstore |
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(Ages 3 - 13)
Thursday, April 16th
3:00PM - 4:30PM
at the Drake House |
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How Can We Help❓
Our community is stronger together.
Our new social work programs can only succeed with your help.
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your participation will help determine our priorities to better serve you.
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📚 April 2nd is International Children's Book Day!
Did you know that the most important predictor of school success is being read to at home during early childhoood?
We have a free and easy program that can help your child reach 1,000 books before they reach kindergarten.
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🎬 Did you know these 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees are based on books?
📚 Check out these books to get to know a new side of these Oscar nominated stories!
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🔍 Looking For Dinosaurs!
📚 We need your help! This year's Summer Reading Program will be all about dinosaurs. We're looking for new and gently used dinosaur figurines in all shapes and sizes.
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🚧 Reopening Date Delayed
Due to unexpected shipping delays in key construction materials, we’re no longer able to reopen in mid-April as planned. These components are essential to safely welcome the public back into the building.
We’ll share a new reopening date as soon as it’s confirmed.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. |
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Book pick-up currently available at the Plainfield Public Library!
The process is simple:
- Find the book you want on STELLA and place it on hold
- Arrange a Pick-Up Time with our Circulation Staff
- Come to the library and call us
Enjoy and Return! It's that easy!
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Get the most out of your library card!
Whether you want a cozy night in with a classic film on Kanopy, commit to finally learning Spanish on Mango, scroll through your favorite entertainment magazine on Libby, or revisit an old favorite book on Hoopla, your library card grants you access to online databases that can help keep you relaxed, entertained, and informed at no cost - especially on rainy April days. |
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For general information, please contact the Reference Department.
For department-specific information, you can contact the relevant departments at their extension numbers:
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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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