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Plainfield Public Library December 2018 |
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Food for Fines
Our annual Food for Fines donation drive continues into December, with over 250lbs of food having been donated so far. (Look out for an updated total in January). Help us reach new heights for charity this year!
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Free Jazz Concert
Florian Schantz Jazz Combo
Saturday, December 15th
2pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room
The accomplished Florian Schantz Jazz Combo return to Plainfield Public Library for a free, festive-themed programme of Jazz music. Reindeer antlers and Santa hats are not obligatory, but the atmosphere will definitely be twinkly-yet-sophisticated. Join us for a musical warm-up for the holidays!
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Help us reunite this note with its owner!
Sometimes we find things people have left behind in library books that they've used as bookmarks. We found one such recently and it seemed like something that its owners might be looking for.
Do you know a person who might have written a thank-you note back in 2011 that her Mom kept? The writer was 14 that year so it would make her 21 years old now. We don't know how old the cat depicted will be but it looks like it's cosy!
We'd like to reunite the note with its owner (and hopefully become part of the story about how the note was
nearly lost). Get in touch or
find this story in our Facebook feed and leave a comment.
And remember - the Library is a great place to find
your story, whatever it may be!
If you know who this note might belong to, email: andrew.eason@plfdpl.info or call 908-757-1111 x139 or contribute in the Facebook post comments
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Afternoon Films for Adults at the Library
Our new season of afternoon movies continues with the film RED (2010), on December 4th, an action-comedy film starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Helen Mirren, and Karl Urban.
RED has been described as "An amusing, light-footed caper about a team of aging CIA veterans rudely forced out of retirement." We'll follow-up with its sequel, RED 2 (2013) on December 18th.
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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NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Events
The Library's perennial Monday Night Writes program continues on Mondays 10th and 17th of December, for aspiring and more experienced writers to share their progress.
Also this month a special "Read and Reflect: The End of NaNoWriMo" event will be hosted by the library on December 3rd, 7-8:30pm in Room 2, for anyone who wrote during the month and wanted to share a sample of their writing or to reflect on their experience.
For further information, please contact taraka.gilbert@plfdpl.info |
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2019 Museum Pass Program
The Library's popular Museum Pass Program has been refreshed with some returning and some new attractions. The passes or tickets are free and give reduced cost or free access for patrons to a selection of museums, days out, and fun attractions. Check out the range of attractions in our poster below and start planning your day out!
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Plainfield Genealogy Club
Saturday, December 1st
1 pm in the ALD room (lower level)
Are you interested in discovering your family history? Do you need help using genealogical resources? Would you like to meet other family historians? Come to the next meeting on Saturday, December 1st at 1 pm.
This month Library Director and genealogist Mary Ellen Rogan will discuss the Top 5 Software Programs for Family Trees. This program is free and open to anyone interested in genealogy - beginner or experienced. Don't miss out!
Like the Plainfield Genealogy Club
Facebook page!
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Memoir Writing Club
Thursday, December 13th
10:30 am in room 8 (lower level)
This month's optional writing topic is "Promises".
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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Children's Programs for December
December sees a full roster of programming for young patrons, with movies, storytime, crafts and more. Some highlights this month include:
- Kid's Holiday Movie Week, featuring:
- The Elf on the Shelf, Tuesday 12/10 at 3pm in ALD.
- The Star,Wednesday,12/11 at 3pm in ALD.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Thursday,12/12 at 3pm in ALD.
- The Polar Express, Friday, 12/13 at 3pm in ALD.
- Holiday Crafts, Friday, 12/20 at 3:30pm in Room 2.
- Lego Day, Thursday, 12/27 in Room 2.
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Library Opening Hours
Please note that the library will be closed on December 24th, 25th and 26th for the Christmas break. The Library will close at the earlier time of 5pm on December 31st, and for the full day on New Year's Day, January 1st, 2019.
Main Library
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Children's Library
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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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