Plainfield Public Library Newsletter Archive

2018 Tri-County History Fair
Saturday, September 29th

As we head into October there's just time to remind our subscribers of the return of our lively and well-attended Tri-County History Fair. We'll be hosting organizations from Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties offering presentations, contacts and more on aspects of local history, family history and related subjects. This free fair is a great chance to meet experts and enthusiasts on historical topics. Come out and hear the speakers, meet the experts, and enter the prize raffle!

Memoir Writing Club
Thursday, October 11th
10:30 am in room 8 (lower level)

This month's optional writing topic is "Parental Advice".

The Library's Memoir Writing Club offers members a comfortable forum for sharing stories of important events, friendships, and family history. Do you have memories that you would like to share? Come join the Memoir Writing Club. Before a session, participants write down their memories - creating a Memoir. During meetings, members share what they've written on a topic. At the end of each meeting the group chooses an optional topic for the next session, but individual members are free to write about whatever inspires them.

Learn more here.

Plainfield Genealogy Club
Saturday, November 3rd
1 pm in the ALD room (lower level)

The Plainfield Genealogy Club now has a Facebook page!

Join the fun here.

Are you interested in discovering your family history? Do you need help using genealogical resources? Would you like to meet other family historians? Come to the next meeting on Saturday, November 3 at 1 pm. This program is free and open to anyone interested in genealogy - beginner or experienced!

Learn more here.

Children's Programs for October

October sees a full roster of programming for young patrons, with movies, storytime, crafts and more. Some highlights this month include:

Hispanic Heritage Craft, Thursday, 10/04/2018 at 3:30pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room.
Reader’s Theater with Ms. T, Wednesday, 10/17/2018 at 4:00pm in Room 2.
Harvest Festival, Saturday, 10/20/2018 in Library Park (see flyer for details).
Easy Reader Book Club with Ms. J, Monday, 10/22/2018 at 4:00pm in Room 2 Register at Children’s desk. Limited to ten participants.
Halloween Party, Wednesday, 10/31/2018 at 3:30pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room (see flyer for details).

Please consult the Children's Library Calendar for full details.

Bullying Stops Today! - Imagine the Possibilities
Wednesday, October 17
7pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room

Mark Walters presents an engaging anti-bullying message with strategies to deal with bullying issues. This in-depth program will give parents and students tools to help them deal with typical bullying issues.

Harvest Festival
October 20th
2-4pm in Library Park

Library Park will host a Fall Festival in partnership with the Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation. Activities will include Touch a Truck, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Decorating, a chance to visit with Police and fire Officers, and sign up for a library card. Library Park is adjacent to the library at 8th Street & Park Avenue. See you there!

Halloween Party
31st October
3:30pm in the Anne Louie Davis Room

It's Halloween Again!

This year our halloween children's events will fall on the day itself, so children can come join the fun with their costume - or come and make one! Spooky stories and movies will be on offer and the trick-or-treaters will have the chance to make their way round the Library to wow the librarians with their costumes and/or spooktastic halloween-y vibe (and maybe collect a little candy on the way!)

Afternoon Films for Adults at the Library
from October 2nd

October will see the start of our new regular slot for movies at the library. See what's coming to the Anne Louise Davis Room!

Our new season of afternoon movies will kick off with the film Book Club (2018), a romantic comedy starring Diane Keaton, Mary Steenbergen, Candice Burgen and Jane Fonda, followed on the 16th by Black Panther (2018) starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira.

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!

Free Acrylic Painting Workshop with Dario Scholis
Thursday, October 4th
6pm in Room 2

Join artist and teacher Dario Scholis for a free workshop creating paintings with acrylics. This free workshop will explore the basics of this versatile medium and all materials are provided. Spaces are limited to 15 participants, so timely attendance is recommended!

Concert - Image and Sound with Itay Goren
Saturday, October 6th
2pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room

Itay Goren will showcase the music of Schuman, Debussy and Mussorgsky in October with a free concert on a Saturday afternoon. Please join us as Itay Goren entertains on piano with this selection of beautiful music.

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Library Opening Hours

Please note that the library will be closed on Monday, October 8th, in observance of Columbus day.

Main Library

Monday – Thursday

9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed Sunday

Children's Library

Monday – Thursday

9:00 am – 8:30 pm

Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Closed Sunday