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Plainfield Public Library December 2021 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
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Hi All!
So who can believe it is the end of the 2021? So many changes and adjustments during the last year. We hope everyone can spend time with friends and loved ones over the holidays this year.
The Library had many changes as well. As you come into the building you will see new locations for books and desks, new bathrooms, a new lab, and coming in 2022… a Passport Acceptance Facility. Yes, we have been approved and staff are training so we can go live in the new year. Now if you need a new passport or a renewal the Library can be your destination. Look for news of our start date on the website and on Facebook. We are ordering our supplies and building our Passport Acceptance Facility – stay tuned!
Other good news for the Library. We have received a grant from the State of New Jersey through the Construction Bond Act and we will be replacing our roof. Our roof is at least 20 years old and in need of replacement. This is very good news for us. Once the roof is replaced we will be adding solar panels on the roof to become more environmentally conscious. Be prepared for all the work going on in the building in 2022.
I hope you all have a healthy and happy holiday season and always remember, come to the Library we are here for you.
Mary Ellen Rogan
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November 15th - December 30th, 2021
Food For Fines is in full swing! At the time of writing we're up to over 290lbs of food donated to those in need. Thank you so much, Plainfield, for your generosity!
Have Library books at home that are VERY overdue and marked as lost? Return the book(s) along with 10 cans/boxes of food PER LOST ITEM and you will have NO FINES OR FEES added to your record.
Just have fines? You can bring up to 10 cans per card holder and each can/box = $1 in fines.
Clear your account and do good at the same time!
Non-fine related donations are gratefully accepted. All food items received will be donated to a local food bank. Pet food donations will be given to the Plainfield Area Humane Society.
For more information, contact the Circulation department-
908-757-1111 x111
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Union County Helping Hands Hotline
Tuesday 7th December at 4:30pm via Zoom
"The goal of UCHH is to provide resources for every person in every stage of addiction and recovery. We extend a friendly, supportive, and understanding hand to connect those in need with detox, rehabilitation, sober housing services, peer services, and more.
This hotline is supported 24 hours, 7 days a week, so there is always a caring human being on the other end of the line. We understand the importance of safety, support, privacy, and respect. Connecting individuals in need to the best resources available, whilst staying attentive to their needs, their pathways to recovery, and their comfort is top priority. All who work with the UCHH hotline are dedicated and ready to give the support needed to the person who calls."
Join us over Zoom for an overview of the service on Tuesday, December 7th, at 4:30pm.
you can also join via phone:
One tap mobile :
US: +16468769923,,82889829853# or +13017158592,,82889829853#
Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968
Webinar ID: 828 8982 9853
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcOUieTf9U
For further information please contact ref@plfdpl.info or call (908) 757 1111 ext 112
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Health Insurance/Medicare Signup Programs Online
Ready to shop for health insurance?
Open enrollment periods for Affordable Care New Jersey (GetCoveredNJ.gov) and for Medicare are now open, and Plainfield Public Library hosted two online programs to help.
Videos are now online from the presentations by Health Insurance Navigators from the Family Resource Center in English and Spanish on signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. They explained how to use the GetCoveredNJ website (getcovered.nj.gov) and what to know. FRN Navigators provide expert assistance in applying for and enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and CHIP.
English Language Session: bit.ly/ppl-insurance-english-2022
Sesión en español: bit.ly/ppl-seguro-salud-2022
You can also contact the Family Resource Center Navigators at 800-355-0271.
For our senior patrons, Ms. Tenisha Morgan, Union County SHIP Coordinator (SAGE Eldercare) was available to explain the ins and outs of signing up for Medicare coverage and answer questions. SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program. SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your Medicare, SHIP can help.
You can also contact Ms. Morgan about SHIP at tmorgan@sageeldercare.org, phone 908-273-6999
Questions? Email ref@plfdpl.info or call 908-757-1111 x112
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Children's Library December Calendar
(Click on the calendar to go to the Children's webpage to find out more.)
For more information on Children's activities, please get in touch with us at (908) 757-1111 ext.129 or email yp@plfdpl.info |
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Also look out for 4 STEAM programs this month:
12/2 - How to Make A Glowing Sensory Bottle
12/9 - How to Make Glowing Oil and Water
12/16 - How to Make Glowing Lanterns
12/23 - How to Make Glowing Confetti Poppers
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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Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections
To finish off the year, the Local History Department is offering two Zoom programs in December. The Memoir Writing Club will meet, via Zoom, on Wednesday, December 8th; the optional writing topic is "games".
Plainfield Library Genealogy Club Presents:
Adoption and Biological Family Search Resources
Saturday, December 4, 2021
10:30am via Zoom
Presented by Eric Migdal, Owner, It’s All Relative Genealogy, LLC.
As an adoptee with almost nothing to go on, Eric Migdal spent the better part of a 1/4 century looking for his family history with wrong information. The tools and techniques he acquired from the National Genealogical Society, experienced genealogists, and DNA testing led him to the correct family. He is passing along these resources and research methods in this program. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation. This program will not be recorded.
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.
Ancestry Library Edition
Remote access to Ancestry Library Edition database ends Dec. 31st!
The Library’s vendor for the Ancestry Library Edition database has announced that it will end remote access on December 31, 2021. This database, usually only accessible from inside the Library, was made available remotely to Plainfield Public Library patrons during the pandemic. Researchers can continue to use Ancestry Library Edition for free on public computers at the Library. A library card is not required.
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Live Daily Serial continues every Weekday at 2pm:
Currently Reading
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins.
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 https://www.facebook.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary to join us!
Previous episodes - now as playlists!
We've been doing live serialization for numerous months now and have amassed a fair number of 'back issues' to facilitate viewers' perusal of previous series, you can now browse our public-domain-based serials as playlists at https://www.facebook.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary/videos
So far, you can peruse playlists of serializations of:
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Current Library Hours from September 7th
From September 7th our general service hours increased to:
Mondays through Thursdays: 9am-9pm
Fridays 9am-5pm
Saturdays: 11am-3pm
Sundays: CLOSED
The stacks are open for browsing once again, ( curbside service is still available on request if you prefer - call (908) 757-1111 ext. 111 to arrange), and the main floor Reference, Tech Desk, and Circulation desks are all now available for in-person service whenever we're open. Patrons can visit the Children's room freely once again. Local History is open by appointment only and has evening hours on Tuesday nights until 7pm. The Literacy department offers a range of ongoing services, and classes.
You're now able to come use the computers for up to 2 hours once again, and we're working hard to make sure our remaining adaptations and changes to service can be resumed safely as soon as it's practicable to do so.
The newly-refurbished and redesigned public bathrooms are now available.
As per the City of Plainfield's general instructions for public buildings,
everyone should still wear a mask while inside the Library.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you back to your Library and hope that you'll come visit us soon!
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Library Hours
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Services for local history & genealogy research visits to the Plainfield Room are available by appointment only. Please see details at
http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Departments/LH/LH_main.html
Please refer to http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Services/InPersonService.html for full details of currently-available, in-person services and additional information.
The Library will be closed on
Friday, December 17th, 2021
The Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday
Friday, December 24, 2021
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Monday, December 27, 2021
and for New Year's Eve & Day on
Friday, December 31, 2021
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Library Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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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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