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Newsletter - Issue 18
CHRONICLES OF PLAINFIELD - NEW EXHIBIT
Come join us for the opening reception of thelibrary's newest exhibit, "Chronicles of Plainfield,1870 - 1970 - Four Photographers document aNew Jersey Community." Meet our special guestsIrving Georges, one of the four photographerswhose photographs will be displayed, and his wife,Clotee.
The reception will take place on Saturday, January23, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The exhibitshowcases the works of Guillermo Thorn(1837-1920) ), Reina Lawrence (1869-1949), Paul
Revere Collier (1886-1952), and Irving Georges (1933- ), documenting the cultural andsocietal growth of Plainfield. The exhibit will run through March.
BREEZE THROUGH YOUR EXAMS
The Library has a new test preparation database called"Learning Express". There are tutorial and studyprograms available from elementary school throughadult. In addition to basic subjects like GED and U.S.Citizenship, there are scholastic practice tests such asGRE and SAT, professional career tests such asLSAT(law) and MCAT(medical), and occupationalstudy tests for electrical, plumbing, air traffic control,and military aviation careers.
The site can be accessed in-library or remotely usingthe following link http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/?HR=http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info. Patrons will need toregister using their Plainfield Public Library Cardnumber as their Username.
For further information contact Tina Marie Doody,Head of Public Services, at 908-757-1111 ext. 146 [email protected].
A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT, A DECADE OF DISTINCTION
Library Director Joe Da Rold has announced thatthe library's 2009 Annual Report is now availableto the public. Subtitled "A Year of Achievement,A Decade of Distinction," the 12-page reportprovides statistics on the library's very successfulyear and sheds light on the various programs and
Winter Library Hours
Monday - Thursday9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* The library will be closed onMonday January 18th 2009
for MLK Day
Main Number908-757-1111
Reference......x 112Circulation.....x 111
Local History....x 136Children's Room...x 129
JanuaryChildren's Library Events
01/14 - Movie "Pride" 3:30 p.m.
01/20 - Choosa a craft 3:30 p.m.
01/28 - Movie "Monsters vs. Aliens"3.30 p.m
Other Events
Computer Classes
Sign-Up for one of the Library'sFREE Computer Classes.
Click HERE for more information.
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Memoir Writing Club
Remember the Memoir WritingClub meets every second Thursday
of each month. Come join us!Click HERE for more information.
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services. Among the highlights are the 31% increase in circulation and the variety of awardswon by the library and its employees.
The financial pages document the library's success in obtaining support through grants andprivate funding. Bar charts show that the library's programs have developed with onlymarginal funding increases from year to year, and a dramatic pie chart reveals that thelibrary's funding from the City is slightly more than 2% of the total City Budget.
A pdf version of the report is available on the library's website athttp://www.plainfieldlibrary.info print copies are available at the Administration Office onthe lower level.
HISTORICAL PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Car with Skis, circa 1920.Gertrude E. Adams Vail (1856-1927) and driver sitting in a Model T Ford that
was modified with skis as front wheels and chains on rear tires. The gas tank was movedfrom under the front seat to the rear, giving more traction, and ease of filling.
The car was crank started. A cold ride in winter air!Photo #VV60207 - Part of the Marjorie & Roger Vail Collection.
For past month's pictures click here
Saturday, April 11th 2009The Meeting by Jeff Stetson
Please check website for furtherdetails to follow.
Fiction
Witch & Wizardby James Patterson9 Dragonsby Michael ConnellyIceby Linda HowardNanny Returnsby Emma McLaughlinMorning Show Murdersby Al RokerHollywood Moonby Joseph Wambaugh
Non-Fiction
Going RogueBy Sarah Palin
Book Review
Black Fridayby Alex Kava
In this latest installment, Kava'scharacter Maggie O'Dell, FBI profiler,
takes us into the 21st centurynightmare, a terrorist attack in a mall
on BlackFriday. Fast paced and an easy read,
we find ourselves in the Mall ofAmerica on the busiest shopping day
of the year. Caught between thepolitics of the FBI Director, HomelandSecurity and local authorities, MaggieO'Dell must work within the confinesof personalities and politics to solve
the case. When an informant reveals asecond attack at an unidentified
airport, the race is on to determine thelocation and find those responsible.
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