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Plainfield Public Library March 2021 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
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As we look forward to the spring, better weather and the slowing of COVID-19 we must indeed thank all those who have worked so hard to keep us safe and provide the vaccines that will allow us to move back to our normal lives.
However, we still must be vigilant in our habits and activities moving forward. The Library has assessed the situation for our staff and patrons and I am thrilled to announce that we will be adjusting our hours to accommodate early evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
In adjusting those hours we will open later but stay open until 6:30pm. Until the Library staff can all be in the building at the same time adjusted scheduling will still be the norm.
It is my hope the new hours will give our children more time for family appointments and allow others who work, some time to take care of their business, entertainment, and research needs at the Library.
Hoping you are all safe and well. Rest assured we are working hard to plan for normalcy moving forward.
With a bright hope for the future,
Mary Ellen Rogan
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New! Limited Evening Hours return in March!
As we continue to steadily and cautiously ease back into our normal opening hours, March sees another step forward, bringing a schedule change that will hopefully make the Library more accessible to those who can't make it in during our daytine hours.
From March 1st the Library Building will be open to the public from 12:30pm-6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, alongside our existing opening schedule of 10am-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Our hours for Curbside pickups and Children's Library appointments have been adapted in line with this, offering Tuesday and Thursday schedules that extend our availability into the early evening. Please see the graphic above for full details, or give us a call to find out more, at (908) 757 1111.
These join our limited in-person Circulation hours on Wednesdays and Fridays (see below).
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Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has limited the ability of AARP to provide the valuable and much-appreciated tax aide assistance they've been able to offer in Plainfield in previous years.
However, many free tax assistance programs are still running, especially online (including services online from AARP).
The Library can help by providing free computer access, printing & scanning, & WiFi throughout the parking lots & Library Park, as well as access to basic tax forms and general informational asistance (even though we can't actually assist you with the tax return itself).
For more information or to get help finding a program that may be abe to assist you, please give us a call on (908) 757-1111 ext.139.
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Children's Library March Calendar
(Click on the calendar to view a larger version.)
For more information on Children's activities or to arrange a Family Visit in person, please get in touch with us at (908) 757-1111 ext.129.
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Genealogical Resources at the Newark Public Library
Saturday, March 6, 2021
10:30am via Zoom
This Genealogy Club program is presented by Thomas Ankner, the Director of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center at the Newark Public Library.
His presentation focuses on material in the Cummings Center that are available to family history researchers. He will discuss newspapers, photos, clippings, maps, city directories, and other resources that can be used in doing genealogical research. His presentation will include a tour of the Cummings Center's website and the Newark Public Library's digital archive.
REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qVsQCDsaTLiGIjdKO08c8g
Co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library with the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Saturday Morning History Chat
Female Spies in WWII
Saturday, March 13, 2021
10:30am via Zoom
Join us for thrilling tales of female spies during WWII. Spymaster Vera Atkins will deliver up secrets of women you knew were spies
Presenter Alisa Dupuy is a French teacher who, in her spare time, loves to recount the lives of important women in history.
This history program is made possible in part by a 2021 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NIizMAY6TfexzWWZk1-c_g
Co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library with the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Saturday Morning History Chat
Songs of the Suffragists: Lyrics of American Feminism from 1850 to 2020
Saturday, March 20, 2021
10:30am via Zoom
Presented by the League of Women Voters - Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Summit
From the right to vote to the right to be free from violence, American women have campaigned for equality. But the women’s movement is more than a mere political fight, it’s a cultural battle for American hearts and minds. This program includes a 25-minute documentary focusing the intersection of music and politics in the Women’s Movement, which will be followed by an author-led conversation based on the book and film, "Songs of the Suffragists."
You do not need to read the book in advance to participate.
Co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library with the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum.
REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QL0CyvOoTIyekft_voPXyw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections Department Programs
Hidden Collections: Plainfield Black History Resources at Plainfield Public Library
Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11am via Zoom
This presentation highlights the various Black history resources specific to Plainfield available in the
Library’s archive. Because these records are “hidden” across multiple collections, it has been difficult for researchers, students, historians, and genealogists to locate them. This program will shed light on locating these valuable resources. There will be time for a Q&A following the presentation.
Register Here
Success Searching Plainfield's Historical Newspapers
Wednesday, March 31 at 11:00am via Zoom
It seems like every newspaper search system is different. So are the newspapers. Genealogy librarian Jane Thoner will explain how to search the Library's digital collection of Plainfield's early newspapers using the DigiFind-IT system, and offer some tips for running successful searches.
If it was covered in the newspaper, let's find it! There will be time for Q&A following the presentation.
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Daily Live Serial every Weekday at 2pm.
The Count of Monte Cristo continues
We're still working on
The Count of Monte Cristo (it's a long book!) every weekday at 2-2:30pm. Please pop over to join us if you can, or catch up with the recorded episodes at your leisure over at our Facebook channel's Live Videos page.
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Library Hours
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Please note that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most Library services are virtual.
Currently, the exceptions to this are our Curbside Pickup and limited Computer and Browsing services providing access to specific and limited services. Additionally, some Circulation Services are available at certain times during the week. Please see the graphic featuring details on In-Person Circulation Services, (Part of the section below the Director's message at the beginning of the Newsletter).
Services for family visits to the Children's library are available by appoinment only.
Please see details at
http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Departments/Childrens/childrens_appointments.html
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, Wednesday and Friday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30pm-6:30pm
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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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