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Plainfield Public Library June 2019 |
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PRIDE MONTH: Author Jodi Patterson
Conversation & Book Signing
Saturday, June 15th
10:30 am to 12:30 pm in ALD (lower level)
Author Jodie Patterson presents her debut book, THE BOLD WORLD: A Memoir of Family and Transformation. In her book, Jodie makes seamless the transition between civil rights as a question of race, and one of gender. Jodie’s memoir not only tells the story of her life as a mother and a trans advocate - but also her coming of age as an African American in New York City During the 70’s - and how issues of race, gender, and identity influenced her.
After her toddler, the third of five children, revealed that they identified as male, Jodie Patterson quickly realized she needed to reshape her own beliefs, and also those of the community around her.
Jodie Patterson is a social activist, entrepreneur, and writer. She has been lauded for her activist work by Hillary Clinton, The Advocate, Family Circle, Essence, Cosmopolitan, and Yahoo!, among others. She sits on the board of a number of gender/family/human rights organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign.
Photo credit: Omi Tanaka
This program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase.
This event is being sponsored by the City of Plainfield 150th Anniversary Committee, in conjunction with and celebration of Gay Pride Month.
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Aging Services Kiosk- ASK June 14th, 10am-12pm
Do you have questions about services for seniors or their caregivers? Come visit the Aging Services Kiosk, speak to our specialist and get answers to your questions about:
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Home Energy Assistance/USF
Cooling Assistance
Home Care
Home Delivered or Congregate Meals
Medicaid Eligibility
Social Security
Caregiver Relief Programs
Transportation
And much more!
ASK
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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!
Widows (2018): " Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms." (IMDB) Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki . Showing June 4th at 1pm in ALD.
Nobody's Fool (2018): " A woman is released from prison and reunites with her sister. She soon discovers that her sister is in an online relationship with a man who may not be what he seems." (IMDB) Starring Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter and Omari Hardwick; written and directed by Tyler Perry. Showing June 18th at 1pm in ALD.
Many more films follow, so keep an eye on the billing and don't miss a chance to see your favorites on our big screen!
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Due to high demand for the library's numerous literacy, training, and career programs as well as our GED and Tech Certifications, we were proud to partner with the City of Plainfield and New Jersey Labor & Workforce Development to build an additional computer lab on the main floor.
Not only has this allowed us to double our training capacity, we are looking forward to introducing even more technology based programming for adults and teens.
To find out more about the programs and opportunities available in this new space, please contact us at training@plfdpl.info.
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Thursday, June 13th
10:30am in Room 2
(lower level)
The writing topic is "a treasured item." Tell us about any one you want; there's no need to choose your absolute favorite unless you want to. New members are always welcome!
This program is free and open to the public. Seating is Limited. Registration requested, call 908-757-1111 x136.
Learn more here. |
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Children's Programs for June
Summer Reading Theme 2019: A Universe of Stories
Summer Reading is here once again and the Library will be offering a galaxy of fun activities and reading-centered challenges around this years' 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 year include:
6/24 - Summer Reading Registrations Begins
6/24 - Sparkee (Somerset Patriots Mascot) Visiting the Library at 1:00 pm in the Children's Library
6/25 - Space Slime at 2:00 pm in Room 2
6/26 - Summer Break with First Responders at 9:30 am in ALD
6/26 - Special Performer: Petra Puppets at1:00 am in ALD
6/27 - Summer Break with First Responders at 9:30 am in ALD
6/28 - Summer Break with First Responders at 9:30 am in ALD
For more details storytime, crafts and fun things for kids tover 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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Blast off for Teen Summer Programs!
Continuing the Summer's "Universe of Stories" theme, teen programming for June and July will feature a number of Space-themed programs touching on creative, coding and reading themes. Make an interactive space story! Create your own t-shirt with planets and moons! Play retro space games, tell stories about the myths that inspired your very own constellations, and more!
See the multi-program flyer below for more details on this summer's space-themed programs for teens.
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Library Opening Hours
Please note that the Library's hours of service on Saturdays during regular hours have been reduced due to budget issues.
The Library will move to Summer Hours from 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 until 6/23:
Main Library
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Children's Library
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:30pm
Closed Sunday
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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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