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Library Programs and Events
Culture Conversation Club
February 18, 7pm
English Language learners, practice English in a friendly atmosphere as you discuss US customs and holidays. Child care provided. Register on-line.
Family Organizing
Wednesday,
February 10, 7:00 pm
Tips on handling daily paperwork, setting up schedules and routines, plus getting help with chores will be discussed. A perfect program for families with busy school-aged children. Register here.
A Novel Idea
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, February 11
7:00 pm
February's selection is Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk and join us for the discussion. No registration required.
Chinese New Year Party
Saturday, February 13
2:00-4:00 pm
This all-ages family event includes a teen guest from China. Register here.
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Family Tree
Tuesday,
February 16, 7:00 pm
Start researching your
family history using documents and keepsakes. Register here.
Job Club
Thursday, February 18, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
The Library's new Job Club welcomes job seekers and career changers. Learn how the Library can help you with your job search. Register here.
Tues Night Girls Club 
Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 23
7:00 pm
January's selection is The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk & join us for the discussion. No registration required.
Percy Jackson Party
Thursday
February 25
4:00-6:00pm
Dress up as a Greek god for relays, crafts, and games.
Register here.
What’s new at your library
All-Ages Winter Reading Program Ends Sunday, February 14
Just one week left to count your books, magazines and newspapers to qualify for grand prizes! Almost 1200 people have registered for this winter's program. Click on the gold medal logo to record your reading online. The five-week program ends on Sunday, February 14 with a Closing Ceremony featuring the McNulty Irish Dancers.
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Receive notifications and newsletters by email
Want to be notified via email when a hold is ready to be picked up? Or how about a courtesy reminder three days before an item is due? You can also opt to receive our weekly newsletters via email. Click here to add your email address to our database. + More Info
Snapshot Day at the Library is Wednesday, February 10
We're asking you to share what the Plainfield Public Library means to you and our community. You can do that on Feb. 10 by visiting the Library!
Library Snapshot Day is an Illinois-wide effort to capture library activity. Libraries across the state, including Plainfield Public Library, are struggling for funding, both locally and on the statewide level. Library Snapshot Day will help to demonstrate the value of libraries in the day-to-day lives of the residents of our community.
There will be opportunities throughout the day for you to tell your story about why the Library is important to you. Visit us on Wednesday to tell your story.
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Winter Reading Closing Ceremony: Pizza, Pop & Perky Dancers
Celebrate the end of the Library's five-week winter reading program at its Closing Ceremony from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 14. Winter readers will enjoy heart-shaped pizzas and pop from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (while supplies last). Students from the McNulty School of Irish Dance promise to warm your heart on Valentine's Day with their lively Irish dances at 3:00 pm. Be sure to bring along your reading logs since it will be the last day to submit them to qualify for final prizes. + More Info
Library Closed on Monday, February 15
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President's Day. The Library resumes regular hours on Tuesday, February 16, opening at 9:00 am. + More Info
New DVDs for February
New movies being added in the month of February to the Library's growing DVD collection: The Time Traveler's Wife, The Informant!, Love Happens, 2012, Amelia, The Box, and more. Click on New DVDs to see the full list. You may also signup to receive a monthly newsletter of the Library's new DVDs by clicking on signup now. + More Info
The Library Seeks Applicants to Fill Board of Trustees Vacancy
The Library Board is seeking applicants for the position of Trustee to fill an unexpired term until April 2011. Any US citizen, 18 or over and residing in the Plainfield Public Library District, may apply. Interested parties are asked to submit a letter of application and a resume of any pertinent experience and interests. For more information, please call Library Director Julie M. Milavec at 815-439-2874. + More Info
New Downloadable Books Available from MyMediaMall
| Check out some of the new titles added this month to the Library's downloadable service, MyMediaMall, which contains ebooks, audiobooks and video. Many of the titles are compatible with MP3 players, iPods, and e-readers such as the Sony E-Reader and the Barnes & Noble Nook. To receive a monthly newsletter of new titles, simply click on sign-up here. |
