Plainfield Public Library

Plainfield Public Library The Library houses approximately 161,953 volumes and employs a staff of 40, of whom 14 hold M.L.S. degrees.

The award-winning Plainfield Public Library, second largest in Union County, serves the Plainfield residential and business community, as well as residents of many neighboring communities. In addition to having a large book and video collection, the Library is heavily used by the community as a meeting place and as a distribution point for information about community events and services. Cultural

exhibits and special events are featured throughout the year. Free public access computers are available for word processing and access to the Internet and
e-mail. A children's Computer Learning Center provides interactive learning experiences. Among the Library's most noteworthy services are its multiple award-winning Adult Literacy Program (LVA) that provides free tutoring and life-skills classes; the Children's Library, which interacts with teachers and students throughout the year and presents special programs, such as the popular Summer Reading Club and the Reading Is Fundamental program; and Special Collections, which houses the largest local history collection in Union County. The Library also offers book delivery to the homebound and services to small businesses. The basic services of the Library are funded by the City of Plainfield. Grants from private and government agencies provide funds for upgrading and enhancing services.

📚 This Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrated the stories that travel across borders and generations. From memoirs to n...
05/31/2026

📚 This Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrated the stories that travel across borders and generations. From memoirs to novels, books by immigrant writers open windows into resilience, identity, and the meaning of home.

🌎 Check out any of these books for children, teens, and adults to learn more about what it takes to make the journey and how to break barriers when you're adjusting to a new place.

✨ View the complete collection of lists (books in English and Spanish) for children, teens, and adults here: https://canva.link/9b5v8zte6wukvfn

⚠️ The library is currently closed for construction. However, curbside pickup is currently available. You can place your hold on STELLA to pick-up a physical copy, or see if a copy is available on Hoopla or Libby.

🔗 Check out the entire STELLA catalog here: https://plf.search.stellanj.org/. Scroll our catalog, login with your library card number, place your hold, call 908-757-1111 ext. 1800 to schedule a time to drop by, and come pick-up. When you’re done, you just return it by placing it in our book drop. It’s that easy!

🚨 14 DAYS UNTIL OUR GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION🚨📚 After months of transformative renovations, the Plainfield Public Libr...
05/30/2026

🚨 14 DAYS UNTIL OUR GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION🚨

📚 After months of transformative renovations, the Plainfield Public Library will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13!

✨ We invite all members of the community to come and rediscover our new space built for connection, learning, and opportunity.

🎀 The ribbon-cutting Celebration will begin at 12:00 PM and include self-guided tours highlighting the Library's new features, remarks from public officials, live music, giveaways, and more!

🚧 The Plainfield Public Library is currently closed as construction nears completion. Digital services are available to library card holders. Books and new library cards are being distributed through curbside pickup. Library programs are being held throughout the city - check our virtual calendar for more information.

🔗 To learn more, visit our website: https://www.plainfieldlibrarynj.org/construction.html

📣 The Plainfield Public Library is a designated U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility!⏰ Appointments are limited and availab...
05/29/2026

📣 The Plainfield Public Library is a designated U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility!

⏰ Appointments are limited and available during construction. Expanded appointment availability now includes convenient evening hours on Tuesdays.

🔗 Schedule yours online today! https://www.plainfieldlibrarynj.org/Departments/Passport/passport_main.html

✅ Questions about passport forms, renewals, fees, or first-time applications?
✅ Need guidance or status updates?

We’re just a call or email away!
📧 [email protected]
📞 908-755-7998

Back in the day, if you were a Plainfield taxi driver, cartman, or our favorite, "peddler on foot," you wore one of thes...
05/29/2026

Back in the day, if you were a Plainfield taxi driver, cartman, or our favorite, "peddler on foot," you wore one of these badges as a visible license. The taxi and cartman pins are from former Plainfield mayor Frank Blatz's collection.

🌸✨ Spring Into New Opportunities This May! ✨🌸Plainfield Library’s Labor & Literacy services continue at our partner libr...
05/28/2026

🌸✨ Spring Into New Opportunities This May! ✨🌸
Plainfield Library’s Labor & Literacy services continue at our partner library locations this spring. Whether you’re building new skills, searching for work, or improving your technology skills, we’re here to help!

📍 Get support with:
💻 Computer skills
📝 Job searches, resumes & applications
📧 Email & online tools
Our team is here to support your goals and help you keep moving forward this season. 🌱

Let’s continue growing, learning, and reaching new goals together. 🌟

05/27/2026

📚 We miss the quiet! But it will soon be worth it because after months of transformative renovations, the Plainfield Public Library will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13 at noon!

✨ We invite all members of the community to come and rediscover our new space built for connection, learning, and opportunity.

🚧 The Plainfield Public Library is currently closed as construction nears completion. Digital services are available to library card holders. Books and new library cards are being distributed through curbside pickup. Library programs are being held throughout the city - check our virtual calendar for more information.

🔗 To learn more, visit our website. Link in bio!

🌸 May brings a fresh chapter to the library, filled with opportunities to explore, learn, and connect.📅 This month, catc...
05/25/2026

🌸 May brings a fresh chapter to the library, filled with opportunities to explore, learn, and connect.

📅 This month, catch us at different locations across the city or join the conversation via zoom. Check out our virtual calendar to stay up to date with all that we have planned for May: https://plainfieldnj.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/05

📖 You can also use our online databases from the comfort of your own home to enjoy eBooks, music, movie, and more! We are also offering curbside pickup for books, new library cards, and seeds to grow your own garden. Explore our entire book catalog here: https://plf.search.stellanj.org/

📚 This Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate the stories that travel across borders and generations. From memoirs to no...
05/24/2026

📚 This Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate the stories that travel across borders and generations. From memoirs to novels, books by immigrant writers open windows into resilience, identity, and the meaning of home.

🌎 Check out any of these books for children, teens, and adults to learn more about what it takes to make the journey and how to break barriers when you're adjusting to a new place.

✨ View the complete collection of lists (books in English and Spanish) for children, teens, and adults here: https://canva.link/9b5v8zte6wukvfn

⚠️ The library is currently closed for construction. However, curbside pickup is currently available. You can place your hold on STELLA to pick-up a physical copy, or see if a copy is available on Hoopla or Libby.

🔗 Check out the entire STELLA catalog here: https://plf.search.stellanj.org/. Scroll our catalog, login with your library card number, place your hold, call 908-757-1111 ext. 1800 to schedule a time to drop by, and come pick-up. When you’re done, you just return it by placing it in our book drop. It’s that easy!

🚨 The Plainfield Public Library is closed until our Grand Reopening on Saturday, June 13th! 🚨 📚 Although our doors are s...
05/23/2026

🚨 The Plainfield Public Library is closed until our Grand Reopening on Saturday, June 13th! 🚨

📚 Although our doors are shut, you can continue to borrow books from all STELLA and Somerset County Libraries with your Plainfield Library card. We also currently have curbside pick-up services at our location. Online databases and apps remain available and free to use!

🧑‍💻 Our library staff is ready to answer any questions you may have. You can email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 908-757-1111 ext. 1800.
Use our live chat box here: https://plainfieldlibrarynj.org

🔗 Please check our website for further updates or changes: https://plainfieldlibrarynj.org/construction.html

Hang in there, kids. Only one month to go before school's out! 1909 photo postcard featuring the third grade class at Fr...
05/22/2026

Hang in there, kids. Only one month to go before school's out! 1909 photo postcard featuring the third grade class at Franklin School. This school was located at the corner of West 4th Street and Arlington Avenue across from the original Stillman School on West 5th Street. Both schools were closed and torn down in the early 1950s to make way for a bigger building, the current Charles H. Stillman Elementary School.
Plainfield Public Schools

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800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ
07060

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+19087571111

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