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Plainfield Public Library December 2022 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday. This time of holidays, family and friends is always special to me. From Halloween through Christmas is my favorite time of the year!
We are once again having our Food for Fines. By donating an item of groceries or pet food you can reduce your overdue fines by $1.00 for each item donated. All items collected will go to lStarFish and the Plainfield Humane Society. Think of giving during this most special season.
Along with our regular programming, for the holiday season we have some additional special events throughout the month of December. There will be animals and reptiles galore at the Library! On December 27th we have Rizzo’s Wildlife World (flyer) speaking about insects, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. On December 29th there will be a visit from Howling Woods Farm (flyer), a rescue shelter for domestic-bred wolves and wolf dogs. Both programs will be in the Anne Louise Davis Room on the lower level of the Library. Howling Woods Farm was here before and they were a great hit for all ages. Fun holiday programs for tweens and teens include making “stained glass” earrings and keychains (flyer) on December 8th; and for teens, adults and seniors Holiday Ornament Decorating (flyer) on December 15th.
As you are probably aware we have been very busy with our strategic plan surveys and focus groups. If you haven’t taken our survey and would like to give us your feedback it isn’t too late. The surveys are available and you can still participate. As we refine the information we receive, we will keep you posted on what new things may be coming in the future to the Library. Remember, this is your library, and we want you to have a part in what the Plainfield Library of the future can be.
Happy a happy and healthy holiday season,
Mary Ellen Rogan
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November 1st - December 31st
Our annual holiday season food drive is back for 2022. This is another chance to have overdue charges waived in exchange for food items, which will be donated to local non-profit StarFish Food Pantry to share with those in need. You can also make food donations to the drive if you do not have any fines to clear. Food for Fines is in support of pets too - you can make donations of items for pets (e.g. can/bag/box of food, cat litter or pet treats). These items will be donated to the Plainfield Area Humane Society. Thank you for your generosity!
For each item donated, you will receive $1 off of overdue charges.
Please note that we are unable to accept donations in lieu of lost item charges or collection fees, and we will accept a maximum of 20 items per cardholder in lieu of overdues.
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FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Monday, December 12th
4pm-7pm 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 May 24th, downstairs in the Anne Louise Davis Room, from 4-7pm. ( see Calendar event)
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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Adult/Teen Craft - Decorate Holiday Ornaments
Thursday, December 15th
4pm-5:30pm in Room 2
Give your holiday decorations a personal touch or create a gift from you to a special person. Join us for this Holiday Ornament Decorating workshop and use free supplies to embellish a holiday ornament with a design of your own choosing.
This workshop is for Adults and Teens, free, all materials are provided.
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Adult/Teen Program: Cell Phone Photography
Wednesday, December 14th
3:30pm-4:30pm in Computer Lab A
Join us for tips, tricks and hands-on know-how to help you get the most out of your cell phone's ability to take great photos. For iPhone and Android-based phones.
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Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections
The Plainfield Room is open for historical and genealogical research. Our hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 4:45pm and Tuesdays from 9am to 7pm. Please contact us to schedule an appoinment. We are offering one virtual program in December. The Memoir Writing Club is taking a hiatus until January 12, 2023; the writing topic is, what your mother was like when you were a child.
Currently on display in the Anne Louise Davis Gallery is, "A Photographic Journey through Union County History" with photography by Nancy J. Ori. If you missed her virtual program, you can watch the recording on our YouTube channel.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, January 7, 2023 - "Buns, Beards, Bodices and Bustles: Understanding Ancestors Through Clothing," with The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor.
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December Children's Programs
Lots of festive-season fun is coming for kids at the Children's Library in December!
We'll also have our usual Baby and Me and Children's Storytime sessions, alongside our special programs. And, as always, we're here to help you find fun and educational library materials of all kinds for you and your family.
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Rizzo's Wildlife - Live Animal Show
Tuesday, December 27th
11am-12pm Anne Louise Davis Room
A Rizzo's Wildlife World educator will visit with a selection of creatures, and will give an introduction to what makes each one special. Come along and see the animals this holiday season!
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Live Wolves @ the Library with Howling Woods Farm
Thursday, December 29th
2pm-3pm, Anne Louise Davis Room
Wolves at the Library? You heard us right! You can come and meet real live wolves at the Library on December 29th. Just the thing to complement the snowy wilderness outside (if we get any snow, that is!).
Howling Woods Farm is a rescue shelter for domestic-bred wolves and wolf dogs. They'll be here to tell us all about these amazing creatures, and we'll get to meet a pair of them. Join us on December 29th to catch much more than a glimpse of wolves at the Library.
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Teen Craft: "Stained Glass": Earrings or Keychain
Thursday, December 8th
3pm-5pm in Room 2
Come and create a fun gift (for yourself or someone else!) featuring a "stained glass" design of your own creation. All materials provided.
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Teen/Adult Craft: Kindness Rocks
Tuesday, December 13th
3pm-5pm in Room 2
Come and create an inspiring message or design to keep or for others to find by decorating an ordinary rock with provided materials.
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Teen Craft: Winter Slime Lab
Tuesday, December 27th
3pm-5pm in Room 2
Come and make Winter-themed goop at our Winter Slime Lab. You'll be able to make some festive slime and enjoy some snacks. See you there!
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For general information, please contact the Reference Department. For department-specific information, you can contact those departments.
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Library Hours
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Please note that the Library will be closed on
Friday, December 9th,
and also over the Christmas holidays between
Friday, December 23rd to Monday December 26th.
The Library will open as normal at 9am on Tuesday, December 28th.
We will again close in lieu of the New Year's Day holiday, on
Monday, January 2, 2023.
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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