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Plainfield Public Library June 2022 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
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The Summer Reading Calendar is available and there are events and prizes for all ages…children, teens and adults. Please sign up to be part of our summer activities and fun!
Summer is a great time for hobbies and family outings. For the gardeners in town, check out our selection of gardening books. (Or check out our short film on books about gardening in small spaces and containers, here.) Our staff gardener is already planting his tomatoes! Outdoor activities are a great way to spend quality time. Look for suggestions in our Museum Pass Program or try our books on hiking, traveling and outdoor sports.
Genealogy is another hobby that I am particularly fond of. Though not a summer-only hobby, summer is a great time to visit places where your family used to live and see points of interest. There is also a selection of genealogy and local history books on display for those armchair historians interested in exploring family history. Whatever hobby you enjoy, you're likely to find a magazine covering your interest among over 4000 titles available through our online magazine service.
As you all know, reading is one of my fun activities and is a great activity for relaxing at the beach or pool. I would like to recommend a new book coming out in June entitled
A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong. It is a time travel novel of a 21st century police detective who finds herself in 19th century Scotland solving a serial murder. First in a new series, I am already looking forward to the next installment.
Both our teen and adult summer reading events have places where you can log books and activities for a chance at prizes. Maybe
A Rip Through Time is a good choice for you? If not, the Library has a vast selection of new fiction and non-fiction to choose from, either in hardcopy or ebook. Ask our reference staff for suggestions if you want to try something new.
Please come see us and take part in our Summer Reading Program. There is always something to do at the Library.
Mary Ellen Rogan
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Oceans of Possibilities
Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer as Plainfield Public Library presents “
Oceans of Possibilities” during our summer reading program. Activities include ocean-related games, crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, movies, a visit with LIVE PENGUINS, cool prizes, and of course lots of great books to read!
The 2022 Summer Reading Program is free and open to everyone. There will be three “Oceans” of age-based programs:
Kids programs (ages 0-13) will include reading rewards, puppet shows, crafts, book clubs, storytellers, and special guests including LIVE PENGUINS!
Tween/Teen programs (ages 11-17) will include reading rewards, elaborate craft programs, brain teasers, an escape room, computer programs, and gift card raffles for Amazon, GameStop, iTunes, and Dairy Queen.
Adult programs (ages 18+) will include a fun Reading Bingo activity to do on your own time, rewards, special craft programs, and gift card raffles to HomeGoods, UberEats, Home Depot, and more!
Registration for all “Oceans of Possibilities” begins on June 13, 2022. Programs run from June 20th through August 12th. Rewards and prizes must be collected in person.
All programs are free of charge. Registration is required.
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Friday, June 10th
10am-12pm
Advice and information for Seniors and their caregivers. Union County Division on Aging's ASK (Aging Services Kiosk) is here with expert advice and information resources. Find out about available services for seniors and their caregivers, & ask questions with the visiting specialist.
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Free Online Meetups for Seniors
All Welcome - 4 days a week!
PLUS- special Plainfield session, celebrating Summer Gardens
We've partnered with RWJBarnabasHealth Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program, who offer 4 meetings a week for seniors, plus some special upcoming events just for Plainfield:
Special Plainfield program - Summer Gardens with NJ Hope and Healing. Join us live via zoom on June 14th at 11am.
Summer's here with its warmth, scents and beauty. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in a garden. Gardens are a balm for the soul. Learn about majestic Longwood and how to create a windowsill garden to experience the joy of caring for plants without having to journey far.
All seniors are invited to join us for this free meetup to enjoy the presentation and offer their own insights and questions.
Regular online meetups:
While transitioning back to our lives, we still need connection and support. Our groups offer a place to engage with others, make new friends and learn new things! No registration necessary! Come join us any or all days!
SENIORS – 4 Meetings a week, every day a different topic!
or join via phone:
1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 974 2675 9376 Passcode: 275889
Wednesdays at 10am
Zoom Link
or join via phone:
1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 925 0841 7386 Passcode: 871829
or join via phone:
1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 936 2962 5609 Passcode: 202710
Fridays at 3pm
Zoom Link
or join via phone:1 (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 957 0977 9459 Passcode: 542469
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BECOME A TUTOR: CHANGE TWO LIVES
As we open up again for in-person programs the Plainfield Public Library is currently looking to recruit volunteer tutors to help local residents learn English, become citizens, pass the GED, and find employment.
Everyone owes some of their success to the great teachers they have had. Now you can be that someone who makes all the difference.
No Experience? No problem.
The Library provides simple, straightforward, and ongoing tutor training and support.
Tutors are never left to fend for themselves. After the initial training, support is always available from PPL’s dedicated Literacy staff and other fellow tutors. Signing up means joining a strong team of likeminded and socially-caring volunteers ready to support each other.
Training and scheduling are flexible and can be tailored to personal availability. Devoting just a few hours to this vital and worthwhile program can lead to dramatic improvements in our community.
To find out more about this meaningful volunteer opportunity, please call (908)757-1111 ext. 122 or email literacy@plfdpl.info.
Changing someone’s life will change yours
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Children's Library - An Ocean of Fun
Dip a toe into what's happening at the Children's Library this Summer as we dive into our Summer Reading theme - Oceans of Possibilities. There'll be loads of crafts, readings, entertainments and fun for kids - check out the flyers below for events starting in June.
You can also check out children's activities only on our calendar system via this link:
There's more coming all summer long, including some extra fun crafts, perfomances and stories - head to the library calendar to look further ahead. |
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Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections
The Plainfield Room is open by appointment for historical and genealogical research. Our hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 4:45pm and Tuesdays from 9am to 7pm. We are offering two virtual programs in June. The Memoir Writing Club will not meet this month.
Archives Resource Program
Funeral Homes & Cemeteries Serving Plainfield
Thursday, June 23, 2022
10:30am via Zoom
Presented by Jane Thoner, Plainfield Library Genealogist
REGISTER HERE
Are you a genealogist trying to locate ancestral graves? This program will introduce the Library’s resources covering the historical funeral homes and cemeteries that have served Plainfield over the years.
This program is co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library and the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum.
This FREE program is open to all.
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Teen Craft Program:
Tie-Dye Shoelaces- Color-up your Kicks!
3-4:30pm on June 14, outside the Library on College Place
Start the summer in colorful style! Come join us on the patio outside the Library to create your own colorful shoelaces!
IN PERSON EVENT! We'll be using fiber-reactive tie dyes to color new white shoelaces (provided). These are strong dyes, so wear something you're not worrying about staining. (All supplies and snacks will be provided.)
Note: you will be taking home your new laces wrapped in plastic wrap to sit in the dye for 12-24 hours and washing and drying them at home to see the full effect.
Questions?
Email ref@plfdpl.info or call 908-757-1111, ex. 112
www.plainfieldlibrary.info
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Teen Gaming Party
Tuesday, June 28th
2:30-5:30pm
Room 2
Together we can do it! Come along to our Nintendo Switch gaming party and get our stats and characters advanced enough to unlock new characters and content. Your skills and expertise are required!
No registration is required.
For further information please contact ref@plfdpl.info or call (908) 757-1111 ext.112.
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Teen Craft Program
Ocean Themed Perler Beads
June 29, 3-4pm Room 5
Come on in and create your own miniature pirate, sea creatures and more with our free Ocean Themed Perler Beads program for ages 11-17! All materials are provided.
PLUS attending this program nets you a raffle ticket for our Summer Reading Prize Draw!
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continues Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 2pm.
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
The Secret Adversary continues, and we'll wrap up this rollercoaster thriller by the doyenne of crime novels early this month. to be followed later this month by selections from
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
In July we'll join in the Summer Reading theme of
Oceans of Possibilities by embarking upon the
Hispaniola and setting sail for R.L. Stevenson's
Treasure Island.
Most of the books we've read/will read are available as e-books from eLibrary NJ or at the Library. Grab your copy and read along for free!
The stream goes live on our Facebook page at the same time each weekday from 2pm to 2:30pm. Please head on over to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary to join us!
Previous episodes - now as playlists!
We've been doing live serialization for a couple of years now and have amassed a fair number of 'back issues' to facilitate viewers' perusal of previous series.
So far, you can check out playlists featuring serializations of:
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Current Services from March 14
From March 14th we returned closer to normal services by making masks optional.
Seating for patrons is also available, to facilitate staying in the Library in comfort for longer, and as mentioned, masks are now optional for patrons and staff. If you would prefer staff members you are interacting with in person to wear a mask, they will do so if they aren't already.
Please note though, that our public seating policy retains some social distancing caution. Each table in our seating area may be used by no more than two patrons at a time.
Our opening hours remain:
Mondays through Thursdays: 9am-9pm
Fridays: 9am-5pm
Saturdays: 11am-3pm
Sundays: CLOSED
The book stacks remain open for browsing. Curbside service is still available on request if you prefer - call (908) 757-1111 ext. 111 to arrange. The main floor Reference, Tech Desk, and Circulation desks are all available for in-person service whenever we're open. Patrons can visit the Children's Room freely. Local History is open by appointment only. The Literacy Department offers a range of ongoing services and classes.
The newly-refurbished and redesigned public bathrooms are available.
Currently,
study rooms remain unavailable at the Library.
For more information generally, please get in touch with the Reference Department. For department-specific information, you can contact those departments.
Our in-person services and hours pages at the Library website are also kept updated with details of service changes in more detail. |
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Library Hours
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Please refer to http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Services/InPersonService.html for full details of currently-available, in-person services and additional information.
Library Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
The Library will close
for Juneteenth on:
Friday, June 17, 2022
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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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