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Plainfield Public Library October 2023 |
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From the Desk of the Director...
My favorite time of year has arrived and so much is happening here at the library. A special guest is coming to lead our annual Halloween parade. The kids can display their costumes with a march around the pool, get treats from our staff, and pose for pictures with the surprise guest. The Local History Department has two special Halloween events: “Is My House Haunted?” and “Burial Rites & Wrongs: Preventing the Creation of the Undead”. Each is guaranteed to be an interesting Halloween treat. Register now!
Not only are there tons of Halloween programs for everyone, we have also launched a Book Club. It's getting some positive interest so please come and join the fun. Let’s not forget our popular Adult Craft Night. Our staff has some great projects scheduled and the reservations are filling up! You can make a gift for holiday giving or just create something to enjoy yourself.
There are also tons of activities for teens to choose from including games, crafts, and information about the college application process.
We are coming to the close of Hispanic Heritage Month and there are still activities at the library. Please look into our offerings.
As always, we love to see you at the library!
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 October 12th; the writing topic is "Schooltime Memories." New members are welcome!
Burial Rites and Wrongs: Preventing the Creation of the Undead
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:30AM via Zoom
Register: www.tinyurl.com/PPLHist2310
From ancient practices to modern day funerals, superstitions and customs abound when it comes to inhumation or interment. Whether one is buried six feet under or above ground in a crypt or mausoleum, learn the best practices for burying a corpse and protecting it from turning into a vampire or other revenant.
Covered in this macabre presentation are the differences of the undead such as zombies, vampires, ghouls and windigos. Catacombs, Hell Hounds and Doppelsaugers, oh my! If you're into the creepy afterlife, you'll really dig this!
Co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library and the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum
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Is My House Haunted?
How to Research the History of Your Plainfield Home
Saturday, October 28, 2023
11:30AM to 12:30PM in Computer Lab A
Researching the history of the Plainfield home in which you currently reside, or just an impressive house which has always intrigued you, is a popular activity at Plainfield Public Library. If you are interested in the story behind a home in Plainfield, the Library is a great place to start. Join us for a hands-on workshop to discover the history, haunted or not, of your Plainfield home.
Basic familiarity with computers and online searching is recommended for this workshop.
Due to limited space, registration is required. Register Here:
https://plainfieldnj.librarycalendar.com/event/househistory
Co-hosted by Plainfield Public Library and the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum
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Adult Programs for October
Prevention Links Outreach
Friday, October 20th, 12-4:30PM
Main Reading Room Outreach Table
Calendar link
Come and meet the team from Prevention Links. Prevention Links work to help empower people to access all available resources across many services, with the goal of supporting substance recovery and improving access to health resources, reducing harm for individuals, their families and communities.
Prevention Links write: "Our mission is to foster healthy sustainable communities by empowering people through education, collaboration and by serving as the linkage to resources. We use our programs to provide support for individuals and families at any stage of recovery. Prevention Links has different departments which allows individuals to be supported by a peer best suited to fit their current needs."
Prevention Links will be running an outreach table regularly on a monthly basis, so come along and find out more about their work and services. The Prevention Links team make it their aim to promote knowledge and support success in strengthening individuals, their families and communities, and would love to meet with anyone interested in learning more about their services.
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Children's Library - Have a Fun & Spooky Month
Fall is here! Join us for all the great programs for kids this month at the library!
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 as part of our ongoing stream of fun educational things for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy together. |
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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:
Monday, October 9 and
Saturday, October 14.
Library Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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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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