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Plainfield Public Library July 2019 |
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Welcome to Plainfield Public Library's July Newsletter. You'll find several Space-themed programs on offer during the summer as we join celebrations of 50 years of Apollo 11, and join with hundreds of other libraries making "A Universe of Stories" our Children's Summer reading theme. We hope you'll find something you'll love doing with us in July, and as always, we're here to help with all your reading, entertainment and research needs (as well as being a cool place to spend an hour or two when it's hot!)
Have a great July, Plainfield! |
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Children's Programs for July
Summer Reading Theme 2019: A Universe of Stories
Summer Reading continues and the Library will be offering a galaxy of fun activities and reading-centered challenges around this year's theme of "A Universe of Stories". As ever, there are performers, crafts and challenges for young readers galore, and opportunities to meet with some of Plainfield's First Responders as they host special days with activities, games and fun for all young readers!
Registration for Children's Summer Reading 2019 runs from June 24th to July 19th. The first 200 children to register will receive a coloring poster.
Children's programs this month:
Monday 7/1 Summer Break with First Responders 9:30am ALD Room
Friday 7/5 Children’s Movie: Fly Me to the Moon 3D 1:00pm ALD Room
Monday 7/8 Little People Storytime 11:30am Children’s Room
Monday 7/8 Special Performer Howling Wood Farm 2:00pm ALD Room
Wednesday 7/10 Children’s Movie: Spiderman Into the Spider-Verse 3:00pm ALD Room
Thursday 7/11 Children’s Crafts 2:00pm Room 2
Friday 7/12 Reader’s Theater 2:00pm Room 2
Saturday 7/13 Storytime with Councilman Barry Goode 12:00pm
Monday 7/15 Special Performer: Housel Fun and Fitness 11:00am ALD Room
Monday 7/15 NASA Webcast 4:00pm ALD Room
Wednesday 7/17 Children’s Movie: Spark a Space Tail 3:00pm ALD Room
Thursday 7/18 Children’s Crafts 2:00pm ALD Room
Friday 7/19 Last day to register for Summer Reading
Friday 7/19 Puppet Show 11:30am Children’s Room
Monday 7/22 Little People Storytime11:30am Children’s Room
Wednesday 7/24 Children’s Movie: Planet 51 3:00pm ALD Room
Thursday 7/25 Special Performer Snakes 'n Scales 2:00pm ALD Room
Friday 7/26 Last day to log in books
Friday 7/26 Reader’s Theater 2:00pm Room 2
Saturday 7/27 When Drawing Meets Story 10:30am ALD Room
Monday 7/29 Little People Storytime 11:30am Children’s Room
Wednesday 7/31 Children’s Movie: Escape from Planet Earth 3:00pm ALD Room
For more details about storytime, crafts and fun things for kids over the Summer Reading period, please consult the Children's Summer Reading Calendar for details (see below). (Click on the calendar for more detail) |
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 Free shows for kids- now streaming through Kanopy
You can already stream thousands of films and documentaries (and the Great Courses!) through the Library's subscription to Kanopy. Great for grown-ups!
But did you know that there is also a huge trove of fun and educational childrens shows and movies there too? Kanopy Kids offers myriad children's tv shows, movies and book adaptations, and best of all it's free with your Library Card!
Remember to access Kanopy through the library's Databases Page to get free access and find out more about using the service! |
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July's Afternoon Films for Adults at the Library
We've got some fine selections for you this month for our Tuesday afternoon movies. Come on in, take a seat in our downstairs ALD auditorium, and be entertained!
A Star is Born (2018): " A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral." (IMDB) Starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott . Showing July 2nd at 1pm in ALD.
The Hate U Give (2018): " Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right." (IMDB) Starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby . Showing July 16th at 1pm in ALD.
Keep an eye on the billing and don't miss a chance to see your favorites on our big screen!
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NASA- Live Webcast
Monday July 15th, 4pm in ALD
A few days after this webcast airs the Nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the successful Apollo 11 mission - the mission resulting in humanity's first steps on the Moon.
Join us for a live NASA webcast to celebrate 50 years from the date the Eagle Landed, with Dr Carter Emmart presenting a live webcast that will explore details of this epoch-making event. For full details, please see the event flyer.
Presented by the American Museum of Natural History and the STAR Library Network's
NASA@ My Library program. |
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Thursday, July 11th
10:30am in Room 2
(lower level)
The July meeting will have a funny writing topic. You could call it
how you go against the tide. What don't you like, that most people do like? Or, what do you like that most people do not? Come and read your story to us.
New members are always welcome!
This program is free and open to the public. Call 908-757-1111 x136 for more information.
Learn more here. |
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Set the Controls for Teen Space Programs!
Teen programs for July are still bound for the stars, whether it's Space Statistics Card Games (7/8), Retro Space Gaming (7/15), or collaborating on a print project to create a giant Space Station (7/22).
We're also keeping it going in the Code Dungeons (not all that space-y, but still fun if you enjoy battling trolls and goblins with the power of Python Scripting!) with our Tuesday/Wednesday Code Combat program. Code Combat is a self-paced online environment to teach basic Python computer coding skills by controlling a hero character to battle monsters and obtain precious, precious loot!
Check out the posters below or contact teens@plfdpl.info (908) 757-1111x139 to find out more.
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Library Opening Hours
The Library moved to Summer Hours on Monday, June 24th. This entails 5pm closing on Thursday evenings, and 1pm closing on Saturdays. Please see the details in the Summer Hours listings below. (Regular hours resume from September 2nd)
Please note that the library will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Summer Hours from 6/24-9/2:
Main Library Summer Hours
Monday – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Children's Library Summer Hours
Monday – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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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