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Plainfield Public Library________________________________________October 2017 |
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Free Computer Training and Certification Testing
The Plainfield Public Library is pleased to announce a new partnership with
NJLWD. The Library is now pleased to offer IC3 and Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Training along with its GED preparation!
IC3 is a computer literacy certification which is widely recognized by employers as indicating competence with a range of computer skills, whilst the Microsoft Office Specialist certification focuses in more detail on MS Office products in particular. Both are valuable qualifications for anyone preparing for today's job marketplace.
Qualified Program Participants may have their testing fees waived!
For more information and to sign-up contact the Literacy Office at 908.757.1111 ext. 122
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New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra Outreach Ensemble
Anne Louise Davis Room
28th October, 1-2pm
A free afternoon concert from the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra outreach ensemble.
The Outreach Ensemble is made up of a group of musicians led by Ms. Miki Hatcher who perform light classical fare as well as arrangements of more popular music, playing everything from Handel to the Beatles.
Their mission is to bring the music to the audience, and to give back to communities with their playing. The Outreach Ensemble performs at nursing homes, libraries, schools, and other neighborhood locations around northern and central New Jersey.
NJIO welcomes new members of all ages and abilities each concert period to one of its several orchestras - no auditions needed!
Please view the NJIO outreach ensemble's
press release for further details on the ensemble's work and how to get in touch.
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October Children's Calendar
There's always something for our younger patrons in the Children's Department, so check out this month's Children's Department
calendar for storytimes, kids movies, and crafts! |
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Museum Pass Program
The Library provides passes, tickets, or discounts to 11 museums/locations as part of our
Museum Pass program. Click the link to find out more!
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Other Upcoming Programs for Teens
Check out the upcoming programs for patrons aged 11-17, including an escape-the-room puzzle event, crafts and gaming, as well as our monthly Youth Advisory Board meeting to help shape what the Library will offer in the future!
(Click on the images below to view in more detail.)
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Youth Advisory Board
Thursday, November 9th 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm in Room 5
Are you aged 11-17? Come and help shape the future for teens @ the Library.
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) meets regularly to share ideas for future programming, work on projects, and nosh on a slice of pizza (while supplies last!).
If you're 11-17 and would like to help make programming for young people relevant and fun, come along and help make a difference!
For more information contact:
Andrew Eason
908-757-1111 x139
teens@plfdpl.info |
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Save the Date -
Madredeus - AVO Session
Anne Louise Davis Room
8th November, 5:30pm.
Join us for an evening of music as Teresa Salgueiro's beautiful vocals ride over a lush bed of fine chamber folk, accordion, harmonica, strings and pleasant guitars. The sounds of Brazil and Portugal come together in a rich combination.
This 2012 concert is the first in our new series of monthly concert showings using the library’s new Qello subscription.
You can use Qello at home too! Just visit the library website’s
databases page to log in and choose a concert for your own viewing pleasure.
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Library Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday
9 am – 9 pm
Friday & Saturday
9 am – 5 pm
Closed Sunday
The library will have a delayed opening on:
Monday, October 2nd - Library will open at 11 am.
The library will close in observance of Columbus Day on:
Monday, October 9th
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Donate to the Plainfield Public Library
The Library needs your help! To make a donation or for more information about donating to the Library please click on the "Donate" button below to donate online via Paypal or contact the Administration office at 908-757-2305
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