Black History Programming


Don't miss the Library's free live Jazz concert and talk - "Vinnie Cutro presents The Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn" featuring Vinnie Cutro on trumpet and Mitch Schechter on piano. We'll learn more about the genesis of timeless Jazz classics and hear several favorites performed live. To register online or call (908) 757-1111 ext. 139 or email rsvp@plfdpl.info.


Jazz Music Program with FOPPL
Saturday, February 24th
10 am to 12:30 pm in the Anne Louise Davis room

Hear jazz music by the Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS), Plainfield Orators, Poetry and Song! Free admisison. Refreshments will be served.

For more information on the program, click here or call (908) 757-1111 ext. 132.

LitChat at the Library (ages 14+ welcome)
Wednesday, February 28th
7 to 8 pm in room 2

Not your average book group! We will use question cards and prompts to have a lively discussion. There is no required reading. Light refreshments will be served. Come talk about books.

For more information on the program, call (908) 757-1111 ext. 132.

I am beauTEAful
Saturday, March 3rd
1:15 pm in room 2
(for parent and child)

I am beauTEAful - Love me for who I am. Join us for some fresh brewed tea and fun activities encouraging self love and accepting others. This program is possible through the generous support of the Friends of Plainfield Public Library (FOPPL).

Check out all the fun movies, crafts, storytimes, and other activities for kids on the February calendar.

For more information, please contact the Children's Library at 908-757-1111 ext. 129.

Monoprinting for Teens 
Tuesday, February 20th
4 pm in room 2 (lower level)
For ages 11 - 17

Come try out this fun method of turning your drawings into unique, one-off prints and explore the effects of various techniques on your pictures.

Check out all the fun programs for teens on the February calendar!

For more information, contact Andrew Eason at 908-757-1111 ext. 139 or email teens@plfdpl.info.

Memoir Writing Club
Thursday, February 8th
10:30 am in room 8 (lower level)

This month's optional writing topic is "names".

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 here.
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