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Plainfield Public Library March 2024 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
This month we celebrate Women’s History Month, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and St. Patrick’s Day. March is a busy month. Join us as the Children’s Department celebrates Dr. Seuss with storytime and cupcakes for his birthday on March 4th. The Adult Book Club is reading
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith, on March 27th - a fitting read for Women’s History Month. Adult Crafts will be in session on March 12th, so don’t forget to save a spot.
For history lovers we have a Zoom event on March 16th about Civil War Spies. Alisa Dupuy, Lady of History, will be entertaining us with tales of the American abolitionist and spy, Elizabeth Van Lew. Ms. Dupuy is always a speaker favorite.
Now that the warmer months are getting close, it’s time for family outings. Let me remind you all of our Museum Pass program. Passes are available to Plainfield residents with their library cards. To find a complete list of our subscription museums look on the website or ask at the Circulation Desk.
Remember to push your clocks ahead! March is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Until next month, remember we are here to assist you.
As always,
Mary Ellen
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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 4:45PM and Tuesdays from 9AM to 7PM. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. The Memoir Writing Club meets on March 14, 2024; the writing topic is "distant family." All are welcome!
Parade Photos Wanted!
This July is the 100th anniversary of Plainfield's Annual Fourth of July Parade. We are collaborating with Plainfield's Division of Parks & Recreation to create a photo retrospective exhibition. We are looking for community photos of past Plainfield parades, from any year, of floats, marchers, and bystanders. We welcome donations of photographs, but can also scan the images and return the originals to you. Photos can be dropped off during regular library hours, but we request that you contact us in advance. In addition, we are having a special program on Saturday, April 20th in celebration of Preservation Week, where we will collect photographs for donation and/or scanning. Call us at (908) 757 1111 ext. 136 or email localhistory@plfdpl.info.
March is Women's History Month!
Celebrating The Black Family: Past, Present & Future
Saturday, March 2, 2024
12 to 2PM in the ALD Room
In the Spirit of Sankofa, join Plainfield author and educator, Bill Davis for this in-person panel discussion exploring the past issues and current challenges facing the Black family. Presenters include Rutgers professor, Dr. Tawanda Hubbard from NJ Black Social Workers and Dr. Monique Swift from the NJ Association of Black Psychologists.
Mr. Davis will also be signing copies of his book, “Baba and The Crew: The True Story of a Single Black Father’s Journey to Redemption".
Civil War Spies
Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 10:30AM via Zoom
Register: http://tinyurl.com/PPLHist2402
Lady of History, Alisa Dupuy will portray American Abolitionist and philanthropist, Elizabeth Van Lew, who built and operated an extensive spy ring for the Union Army during the Civil War.
These programs are co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library and the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum
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Our programs are made possible in part by operating support grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State - additionally through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, Department of Parks and Recreation; and by a 2024 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
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Why not try something new this March? As always, you're welcome to join the teens-to-adults Paint On! program on March 6th (see the teen section, below), as well as all-ages programs, and some events just for grown-ups including this month's Adult Book Club featuring
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.
- creating a Google Doc in your account
- perform basic editing tasks
- find, edit, and download/print Google Docs
- share your doc with other Google Users
Be sure to register on the event page!
(Also see our upcoming in-depth computer classes currently enrolling for the April - June session.)
All our programs are free, and everyone is welcome! |
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Free Computer Classes - Save Your Place Today!
Our Digital Literacy courses are now enrolling for the Spring session running April-June. Classes will be available in English or Spanish.
If you or someone you know is interested in a completely free computer skills class, with the possibility of leading to an employer-recognized certificate upon successful completion, act now to save your spot!
Please fill out the interest form found online:
Registration for Spring classes will close on March 8, 2024.
If you have questions, please email lit@plfdpl.info or call (908) 757-1111 ext 123 |
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March at the Children's Library - Welcome Springtime!
March also brings Women's History Month, Maker's Day, and Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Celebrate with some fun programs and crafts, a movie or a fun storytime! We've got lots of things for youngsters and their grown-ups to enjoy.
As always, you can check in to our live Library Calendar to see what's going on at the Library, or take a peek at the programs coming up.
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Teen Programs for March
Get ready for Spring! If you want to get out of the house and meet up with some folks and have fun, we have a load of great activities for you. Come along and try one out, or jump in on one of our monthly Teen Advisory board meetings and help us figure out what you'd like to do at the library. All our programs are free and you are very welcome to come along!
Pokemon Showdown
Tuesday 3/5, 3-4:30pm, Computer Lab A (Ages 9+)
Pokemon Showdown ( https://pokemonshowdown.com/ ) is a free online Pokemon game based on the PS-2 console game. We'll be picking our own Plainfield Library Pokemon teams and battling to see which comes out on top! We will set up accounts ahead of time for participants to use.
Paint On! Terrarium
Wednesday 3/6, 4-6pm, Room 2
Paint little mushrooms and (if you want) the background of your tiny glass terrarium, then decorate with moss and a friend.
Slime Lab Goes Crunch!
Wednesday, 3/13, 3:30-5pm, Room 2
DIY Slime, now with crunchy add-ins. All supplies provided.
Teen Advisory Board Open Meeting
Wednesday 3/27, 3:30-4:30pm, Room 2
Are you in Grades 6-12?
Would you like a voice in the library’s programs?
Join the Teen Advisory Board!
- Offer input on the library’s programs & services
- Suggest and/or plan new programs
- Hang out with other teens
- Get volunteer hours and snacks
Makers' Game Day
Saturday, 3/16, 11-2:30pm, Lab A
Learn programming skills to build and modify video games! Build and play your games with others! Scratch, Mario Maker, and other platforms. Drop-ins welcome. Ages 9+.
Craft: Growing Sprouts and Microgreens in Your Kitchen
Wednesday 3/20, 4-6pm, Room 2
Turn beans, grains and seeds into delicious, nutritious green veggies in your kitchen in just a few days! Free kit with all supplies & seeds included. Hands-On!
Looking forward to seeing you!
View Programs on Library Calendar
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THE SOLAR ECLIPSE HAPPENS ON APRIL 8TH
GET YOUR ECLIPSE GLASSES NOW! |
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SAVE THE DATE!
NASA is coming to the Library on Tuesday, April 2! |
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For general information, please contact the Reference Department. For department-specific information, you can contact those departments.
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Library Hours
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Please note that the Library will be CLOSED on
Good Friday and Easter Weekend
Friday, March 29, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Library Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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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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