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Welcome to 2025! We hope your year is filled with all sorts of good things. We'll be here for you with a whole world to discover through programs books, events and more. Make 2025 your year! If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here.
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Plainfield Public Library January 2025 |
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Welcome to 2025! We hope your year is filled with all sorts of good things. We'll be here for you with a whole world to discover through programs, books, events and more. Make 2025 your year:
- for more discovery with our vast array of learning materials on a galaxy of subjects and interests,
- for more fun with crafts, games, arts and maker events
- for more friendship with our community events and spaces
2025 will be a flagship year for us with a big building program that will provide our patrons with more meeting and event spaces than ever before, beef up our digital networks, and allow us to revamp our look and how we are able to meet your needs when you first come through the door, Stay tuned for more on our project as the timeline for all our changes comes into focus in the new year.
Our programming sees in the new year with lots for everyone to do. You can enjoy a fun painting project with the Paint on! Mini Wish boxes program for tweens and teens (4-6pm), in Room 2 on Jan 2, or come join in at our Board Games Night, 6-7:30pm in Room 2, on Jan 15.
Feeling like a fun snack program this month? We've got you covered on World Popcorn Day (yes, this is a thing!) - get popping and seasoning at our Popcorn Day Program, 3:30-4:30pm - Room 2, on Jan 23, for ages 8-up.
This is the perfect time to join our popular Book Club for Adults, meeting again this month 7-8:30pm on Jan 29, Room 5, to discuss Jeanette McCurdy's book,
I'm Glad my Mom Died, based on her one-woman show. We'll have extra copies of the book available for book club attendees while stocks last. Members meet up and chat about this month's book or what they've been reading, together. As always it's free and very welcoming to new members - and you don't need to have read the book they're currently discussing.
Mark your Calendars for February - we have an exciting Jazz concert lined up with the wonderful Bradford Hayes Quartet, coming up on Feb 13th. Last year's event was a big draw, so get here early to get a seat!
That's just a taste of some of what's coming up; the best way to see what's coming your way in the coming weeks is check in on our constantly-updated Live calendar.
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Adult Programs for January
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Season of Giving: December 2nd 2024-January 31st 2025
Do you have late fees on your account, or overdue library books at home which have been marked as lost?
Return the book(s) and make a donation (of ANY size) for your fines to be forgiven!
No late fees? Feel free to donate anyway! 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 a local animal rescue group.
Please Note:
- Donations are not applicable for lost book fees.
- Donated items must be non-perishable and must not be expired.
Acceptable items include canned/jarred goods like:
- Soups & Sauces
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta & Rice
- Canned Meats & Fish
- Pet Food
- Canned Fruits/Vegetables/Beans
Lets make this a great season of giving!
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Beat the winter chill and come enjoy one of our cozy programs. All programs are free, and all materials are provided.
You can see all our upcoming events at a glance on our live Library Calendar, too, or check them all out at a glance on our adult programs flyer, below.
We can't wait to see you, and remember, all our programs are free, and everyone is welcome!
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Featuring:
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy
Wednesday, January 29, 7-8:30pm, in Room 5
Interested? New members are always welcome - whether you've read this month's book and want to share your thoughts, or just want to try us out. |
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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 4:30PM and Tuesdays from 9AM to 7PM. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. The Memoir Writing Club meets on Thursday, January 9th. This month's writing prompt is "How You Would like to be Remembered." New members are welcome!
SAVE THE DATES
Union County Teen Arts Traveling Exhibition
Coming to Plainfield Public LIbrary in mid-January!
Details to be announced soon.
George & Martha Washington: A Love Story (Theatrical Portrayal)
Saturday, February 2, 2025 @ noon in the ALD room
Join us as we begin to celebrate America 250! These days we often see America’s first “First Couple” as very old people, in stodgy portraits. However, at the start of the American Revolution, they were in their 40s, a vibrant couple in middle age. They lived and loved and had their joys as well as their trials. Come learn about this important couple as well as the people who surrounded them and helped them achieve all that they did. Hear from them about how they met, about their marriage, their families, their responsibilities and, of course, about their love. It is educational, emotional and romantic.
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January at the Children's Library
It's a new year and time for lots of new fun with our January programs. Now that the holidays are finished with, it's time to settle in for some Winter wonders with a roster of games,stories and more. Check out some of our fun and fascinating programs in the month ahead! |
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BABY & ME (Ages 2 And Under)
Mondays: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16
11AM In the Children's Room
We are continuing our classic community favorite Baby & Me on Mondays 1/6, 1/13, 1/27
Join a wonderful community of parents and babies as we read books, sing songs, and present fingerplays.🎶 |
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YES, we're showing
Frozen!
Choose between snacking on pocorn or singing along (but we don't recommend trying to do both at once!) as we show the wintertime classic animation,
Frozen.
Will Anna find Elsa? Will Olaf the snowman's head fall off a couple times? You'll have to visit the ALD room on Monday, January 13th at 3:30PM to find out as we present
Frozen |
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HOLIDAY CRAFTS 🎨 (Ages 5 - 13)
Thursday, January 16
3:30PM In the ALD Room
On Thursday 1/16 at 3:30PM, kids can enjoy creating a Winter Craft. Let's get together and make some fun things - all materials provided, with patient instructions from our wonderful Childrens' Library staff. |
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STEAM : FISHING FOSSIL (Ages 5 - 13)
Tuesday, January 28
3:30PM In the ALD Room
Ever gone fishing for a fossil? How do you even start? And just what will you catch!? On Tuesday, 1/28 at 3:30PM in ALD with Ms T. |
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We're going to work towards a warm, safe and happy 2025 for all our library people, with hopes for the same for you and your family. We look forward so much to seeing you all in the year to come.
Don't forget that you can always check in to see the latest programs for children on our live Library calendar. |
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Teen Programs for January
What's your new year's resolution? If it's to have more fun playing games, making crafts and generally having fun, we've got you covered. Get involved in some of the upcoming programs and find out all we've got in store for you this year!
► Craft some Paper Snowflakes for tweens and teens -Room 2 on Wednesday, January 8 at 3:30pm (Ages 8-up)
► For snacks, and games that go beep boop while you smash the buttons come along to the Video Game Hangout (Tweens and Teens) on Saturday, January 11 at 12pm in Room 2, and show off your best combo moves.
► All are welcome to come along to our Anime Club showing of
Fairy Tale: Dragon's Cry (PG), on Wednesday, January 15, 4pm in ALD. We'll have Pocky snacks!
► It's a family board game night! Join us on Wednesday, January 18, 6pm in Room 2. We'll have pizza and snacks and games for all ages.
► Fishing Fossil A fun STEAM workshop for ages 5-13 with Ms T. Tuesday, January 28, 3:30pm in Room 2.
► Teens can join our Teen Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, January 29 at 3:30pm in Room 2. Any teen can join in and get snacks and help set the course for forthcoming programs and services for teens.
For all this and more, please check out the Library Calendar for full details of all our upcoming programs, and drop us a line with any questions! Looking forward to seeing you there! |
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For general information, please contact the Reference Department. For department-specific information, you can contact the relevant departments:
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Library Hours
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Please note the following changes to our usual schedule for January
The Library will be CLOSED for New Year's Day on
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The Library will be CLOSED in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on
Monday, January 15, 2025
We wish you a wonderful 2025!
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Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-8:45pm
Friday: 9am-4:45pm
Saturday: 11am-2:45pm
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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