JUNE 26, 2013- BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, June 26th 

3pm - 8pm

A blood donor has the opportunity to give the most precious gift of all – the gift of life.

The Blood Donor Program of the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro will be at the Library to receive your "gift". UMCP is one of a few hospitals in the state that proudly operates its own community Blood Donor Program. University Medical Center must collect at least 300 pints of blood every month to ensure the ongoing need is met.

Walk-ins Welcome

All blood collected is for patients at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.  Donating blood “Makes a difference” in our community to save lives.  Proudly serving the local community with life saving blood one donor at a time. 

Lunch provided for all blood donors

Prior to donating, please eat a meal, drink plenty of fluids and bring a photo ID.

Can't make the date?  Don't worry, we host blood drives in the Library every month.  See schedule below:

2013 Blood Drives:

Sunday, July 14th   10am - 3pm

Wednesday, August 28th   3pm - 8pm

Sunday, September 9th   10am - 3pm

Wednesday, October 23rd   3pm - 8pm

Sunday, November 10th   10am - 3pm

Wednesday, December 18th   3pm - 8pm

TEEN AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS

The Summer Program

Volunteer Application

Will be available in the Library

by Saturday, June 22nd.

It will not be online, so you must come to the Library to pick it up and drop it off.  

LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY OUTREACH DAYS - JULY

Monday, July 1st, 10:30 - 1:30

Tuesday, July 30th, 10:30 - 1:30 

MAYOR'S CUP 2013

CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT INFORMATION 

ROBOTICS INFO SESSION - JUNE 27TH

Courtesy Posting

This program is not sponsored by the Plainsboro Public Library.



ANIMALIA! - SUMMER PROGRAM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

JUNE GALLERY SHOW

Taiko Lyding

June 1- 26, 2013



JUNE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS



STORYTIMES

Moving Stories with Miss Debra on Mondays at 11 Join dancer and movement specialist Debra Orenstein for a magical hour of stories, music, and movement! All ages.

Giving Tree with Miss Colleen on Tuesdays, June 4 & 11 at 11 Get ready to hear some wonderful nature stories and make some treats for our feathered and furry friends! All ages.

Babies Read with Miss Tara on Wednesdays, June 5 & 12 at 11 Join Miss Tara for books, songs, games and an introduction to American Sign Language! For babies 0-18 months with caregiver.

Lapsit Time with Miss Julie on Thursdays, June 6 & 13 at 11 Songs, rhymes, dancing, and stories are sure to delight babies and toddlers ages 0-30 months with their caregivers!

Animal Tales with Miss Meaghan on Fridays, June 7 & 14 at 11 Birds, mammals, and reptiles - Oh my! Join Miss Meaghan for stories and songs about your favorite animals. All ages.

Saturday Stories on Saturdays at 11 Start your weekend off right with wonderful stories for kids of all ages.

Sunday Fun Day! on Sundays at 11 Join Miss Meaghan and Miss Tara for Sunday morning stories and fun! All ages.

Afternoon & Evening Programs

No Registration Required

Musical Stories with Miss Emily on Tuesdays, June 4 & 11 at 7 Emily Vorp and accompanist Bill Bauer are here to delight one and all with songs and stories for all ages!

Science Adventures with Miss Meaghan on Friday, June 7 at 7 Stories, experiments, and exploration galore! For ages 4 and up.

Messy Monday! on Monday, June 3, 4-5 pm Join Miss Meaghan for stories and "hand-made" stamps! Dress for mess! All ages, children ages 6 and under must have an adult present.

Math is Yummy! Friday, June 14 at 7 Where Math + Food=Fun. Liv Palmer will lead this delicious one-hour storytime filled with stories, games, puzzles and yummy treats! Grades K-2. Doors will close at 7:00 pm.

Bedtime Stories with Miss Meaghan on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffed friend, and join Miss Meaghan for some cozy bedtime stories! All ages.

Afternoon & Evening Programs

Registration Required*

Dinner & a Book! How Tia Lola Came to Stay on Mondays, May 13, 20 & June 3 from 5-7pm Bring a paper-bag dinner and join Miss Colleen out on the front terrace of the Library (weather permitting) for a reading of How Tia Lola Came to Stay by Julia Alveraez. This is the first of the series, as we will continue to move along through the series throughout the summer! Bring a beach towel/blanket to sit on! Online registration took place in May.

Fairytales and Folklore on Monday, June 10th 6-7:30pm Join Miss Colleen for an hour and a half of amazing tales of folklore, and more! Children are not required to read aloud, but it will be encouraged. Grades 2-4. Online registration begins Saturday, June 1.

Improvmania on Thursdays, June 13 & 20 at 4:30pm Join Miss Julie for theater games and improv fun! Grades 4 & up. Online registration begins on Monday, June 3.

Discover Series: Ancient Egypt: Puzzling Out The Sphinx on Tuesday, June 18 from 4:30-6 pm Join Miss Liv for this series of learning adventures. It's ancient history through myths, legends and fun activities. Grades 2-4. Parents & older siblings welcome to join in! Online registration begins on Tuesday, June 4.

Sunday Book Group on Sunday, June 23 from 1-2 pm This month we will discuss Amelia Lost by Candace Fleming. Please read the book before we meet and bring your copy along! Limited copies are available at the Reference Desk. Grades 4 and up. Online Registration begins on Sunday, June 2.

*CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE



SUPPORT PLAINSBORO LIBRARY THROUGH GOODSEARCH

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Here's an easy way to raise money for The Plainsboro Library. Just start using Yahoo! powered Goodsearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to the Library every time you do a search! Why Google, when you can Goodsearch? Just log onto http://www.goodsearch.com/ and select Plainsboro Public Library as your cause.

In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, Goodshop.com, where you can shop at more than 2,600 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to us as well. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to the Library! You can also enroll in the Gooddining program. Eat at over 10,000 participating restaurants nationwide and you can earn up to 6% of every dollar spent on the meal as a donation.  Read about Goodsearch in the NY Times, Oprah Magazine, CNN, ABC News and the Wall Street Journal.

LIFE STORIES PERFORMANCE POSTPONED

LifeStories Group Performance

originally scheduled for May 31st is postponed - Date TBA

Sorry for the inconvenience. 

APRIL 6TH - T'AI CHI GROUP DONATION



Instructor Todd Tieger (center) and members of the T'ai Chi classes.

The T’ai Chi Ch’uan group that meets at Plainsboro Public Library kindly donates to the library and we are very grateful for their generous gift, as well as their service to the community.

Eileen Burnash,
Library Director

2013 BOOK SALES

Benefit book sales at Plainsboro Public Library! Every penny goes to keeping the library open on Sundays!

Saturday prices:
Hardbacks, $1. Paperbacks, $.50.
Autographed books, miscellaneous, media and rare books priced at bargain prices.

Sunday prices: Basement Bag Sale*
NOTE Changes starting with our February Sale!  Stuff OUR bag, $3 (You must use the bag we supply)

Book Sales 2013
All book sale hours are 10 am to 4 pm.

Come early for the best selection!

January 26th and 27th, Saturday and Sunday
February 23rd and 24th, Saturday and Sunday
March 23rd and 24th, Saturday and Sunday

April 27th and 28th, Satuday and Sunday

May 25th and 26th, Saturday and Sunday

June 29th and 30th, Saturday and Sunday
July 27th and 28th, Satuday and Sunday
August 24th and 25th, Saturday and Sunday
September 28th and 29th, Saturday and Sunday
October 26th and 27th, Satuday and Sunday
November 23rd and 24th, Satuday and Sunday
December 26th and 27th, Thursday and Friday (Saturday prices apply)

December 30th, Monday (Bag Sale*)

*Bag sales are limited to regularly priced BOOKS in the basement only!!

PEEP DIORAMA CHALLENGE - WINNERS!!

Downloading Library ebooks

ENJOY ebooks from the Library on your Nook, Kindle, or iOS!

Step-by-step tutorials will help you get started! 

How to download an ebook to your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone

How to download an ebook to your Nook

 

How to download an ebook to your Kindle

2013 FREEBIE TUESDAYS

Tuesday After Book Sale - Freebies!!

Quality Leftovers will be available (outside the Library by the front door) for absolutely free on the Tuesdays following our regular booksale

2pm - 6pm

Tuesday Freebie dates for 2013 are: January 29th, February 26th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, July 2nd, July 30th, August 27th, October 1st, October 29th, and November 26th.

ADULT & TEEN VOLUNTEERS

One of the most delightful aspects of Plainsboro Public Library is the magnificent volunteer support we get from the community. Volunteers contribute to the remarkably cost effective, innovative service at Plainsboro Public Library. From “reading the shelves”, to helping with community wide festivals, to manning the technical needs of the vast Interlibrary Loan System, to sorting donations and selling books at the monthly sale, volunteers play MAJOR roles. During 2012, nearly 100 adults and teens donated over 3,700 hours to the Plainsboro Library! 

ADULT VOLUNTEERS  Orientations for adults who wish to volunteer on a regular basis are scheduled 3 - 4 times per year as needed--generally in the early spring, early summer and mid to late fall.  Check back here often for updates.  "Applications" for adult and teen program volunteers will be posted on the Blog and in the Library a few weeks prior to the event.  Also watch for special postings for program volunteers throughout the year. If you would like further information or have questions, please email Carol at cquick@lmxac.org

TEEN SHELVING VOLUNTEERS  Teen shelvers are recruited twice a year -- for the summer and for the school year.  Anyone with questions on teen volunteering may email Tara at yaplainsborolibrary@gmail.com 

CONSUMER REPORTS ONLINE

Please accept our apologies – we are experiencing problems with our direct link to Consumer Reports Online, but you can still access from Plainsboro Library’s Website:

Click EBSCOHOST in Online Databases

Log in with your Library Barcode

Scroll to ConsumerReports.org

In the market for a laptop?  A new car?  A dishwasher?  You name it. Consumer Reports has it covered. Consult this database for the results of scientific tests and ratings of thousands of products every year. More than 100 experts evaluate appliances; cars; products for infants and children; electronics; foods; health-related items; and recreation and home improvement products. This database will enable you to make the best purchasing decision possible!

ESL CLASSES

Directory of ESL Courses

at Plainsboro Library and in the area

Join us for a free weekly conversation class every Monday 7—8:30pm in the Library's Community Room on the 1st floor. Perfect for those who know the grammar but just want to USE it!!

No registration required.

The following is a list of literacy service providers who offer classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) in Middlesex and Mercer counties. Some programs are free, others may charge a fee or tuition. Please call the provider to learn about any fees or eligibility requirements for their programs. For additional offerings in Middlesex County go to http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/employment/literacy.asp for current information.

Literacy Volunteers of Mercer 609-587-6027 Volunteers provide free, confidential literacy one-on-one or small group tutoring services to adult residents at a variety of locations including public libraries, workplaces, churches and retirement homes in Mercer County and Plainsboro.

Mercer County Community College http://www.mccc.edu/programs_english.shtml MCCC’s noncredit ESL program at the West Windsor Campus offers affordable noncredit grammar and vocabulary classes. The program is designed for students who want to improve their English proficiency but who are not enrolled in a degree program at Mercer and do not plan to pursue a degree. For more information about registration for Non-Credit ESL courses, please contact the conference center at 609-570-3311.

Princeton Adult School 609-683-1101 http://www.princetonadultschool.org/

Courses are open to all adult residents of Princeton and its neighboring communities. Classes are held at various locations in Princeton. Courses are 10 weeks in length and offered in the fall (starting in January) and the spring (starting in September.) ESOL classes are offered at six levels—beginning to advanced. Students learn conversational American English and review practical grammar, idioms, and vocabulary. There are also courses that are designed to give students the opportunity to practice spoken English, build colloquial vocabulary, and enhance listening skills. For upper-level ESOL students there is a course which addresses pronunciation problems.

West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education Adult Program 609-716-5000, ext. 5034 http://www.ww-p.org/departments/Community_Education 8-week ESL courses are offered in the fall (starting in October) and the spring (starting in February) to foreign born adults who want to improve their language skills. Speaking skills are emphasized, in addition to reading, writing and listening skills, to help students cope with social and workplace English language needs. Classes are divided according to skill level and meet twice a week either at High School South, The First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck or the Plainsboro Library. Classes are funded by the NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Grant.

YWCA Princeton 609-497-2100,ext. 306.

http://www.princeton.edu/~cbli/profiles/ywcaprincetonesl.html

The Princeton YWCA’s integrated English as a Second Language (ESL) Program is open to both women and men and is designed to present a well-rounded experience for all levels of language skills. Its mission is to empower its students to interact with confidence and enjoyment in the larger community. The program teaches language skills through class work and homework that integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

T'ai Chi Ch'uan at the Library - FREE classes

SNAPSHOT DAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012

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Plainsboro Public Library

On, Wednesday, October 24^th 2012 New Jersey libraries of all types joined forces to collect statistics, stories, photographs and videos to illustrate how libraries are being used, the number of people using them and patron comments about how important libraries are to their communities.  The goal of this effort was to provide a snapshot of what happens in a typical day in the life of NJ libraries – from checking out books and helping children with homework, to helping residents find jobs, do their taxes, start their own businesses and much more.

The typical day at Plainsboro included over 770 customer visits, 907 items checked out, a babies' story time program, Tamil and chess classes, tutoring sessions and a Blood Drive.  Thank you to the 58 patrons who filled out surveys and to everyone who agreed to let us take your picture! 

SNAPSHOT DAY AT PLAINSBORO - click to see the slideshow

SNAPSHOT DAY AT PLAINSBORO LIBRARY!...the video

Most of the feedback on the surveys was positive – it’s nice to hear we’re doing a good job. 

“This is the best library in the state! The entire staff is fantastic, helpful, knowledgeable and wonderful.  Thank you for such a wonderful library/staff.  I work in Plainsboro and I look forward to going to the library.”

“The library has a learning atmosphere.  It’s quiet and has a good collection of books, CD’s, children’s programs, and a lot of international festivals are celebrated here.  The staff is very helpful & supportive.  I get a lot of information (general) from the Plainsboro Library.”

“I’ve been using the library frequently as a place to work away from my home and office while I’m working on a writing project.  It’s a great place for me to get work done away from distractions.  I’m also always impressed by how busy and well-used the library is.”

“We love our Plainsboro Library and rate it as one of the best in the country.  The staff is one of the friendliest and we appreciate the effort that is exerted by all to maintain such a vibrant place.  Thank you.”

“Plainsboro Library is the best in the State.  The Children’s staff is the best in the U.S.”

“Extremely inviting, my 4 yr. old doesn’t want to leave.”

“This is not just a library.  I would rather call it a development center that aims at uplifting the human nature and spirit of all who enter it.  Each level is carefully planned and people all totally dedicated.  The people who work here understand books can make scholars but to be a better person one needs a broader horizon that leads to real experience.” 

We also received a few suggestions and a complaint – we will be reviewing those with the staff to see how/if we need to change anything.  We try to do our best at all times to please the majority of the people. 

THANK YOU ALL FOR PARTICIPATING!!

Snapshot Day is a joint project of the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Association. Established in 2009, Snapshot Day is a model of collaboration and a great example of a multi-type library project that captures the impact that New Jersey libraries have on their communities on a typical day. Snapshot Day began in NJ and has been replicated in more than 30 states across the country and has gone international. The project received the 2011 American Library Association President’s Advocacy Award and was adopted by the American Library Association as a national program.

LOOK UP! Summer memories

This Summer at the Plainsboro Library we "Looked UP" with many programs featuring Balloons, Basketry, Book Hunts, Canoeing, Drills & Skills, Embroidery, Origami, Nature Crafts, Raptors, Rockets, Star Gazing and so much more!  Enjoy the Slide Shows below and THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! 

LOOKING UP!

CLICK HERE FOR A WONDERFUL SAMPLING OF OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS

ART PROGRAMS

CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUNG ARTISTS IN ACTION!

EGG DROPPING BUILD SESSIONS!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE HOPEFUL INVENTORS



EGG DROPPING 2012

CLICK HERE TO WATCH 'EM DROP

INVENTION CHALLENGES

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MARVELOUS INVENTIONS!



CHRISTMAS IN JULY

HO! HO! HO! CLICK HERE AND ENJOY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! 



NEWSPAPER CHAIR COMPETITION

CLICK HERE TO WATCH CONSTRUCTION OF NEWSPAPER CHAIRS

CARDBOARD CANOE RACE

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE SLIDES FROM THE CARDBOARD CANOE RACE

PRINGLE REVEAL

CLICK HERE TO SEE PRINGLE SLIDE SHOW

LOOK UP! CONTEST WINNERS

SUMMER PROGRAM CONTEST WINNERS!

Great fun was had by all - THANKS to all the participants and volunteers!

Congratulations to the "WINNERS"!

                                                

 PRINGLE PACKING SURVIVORS

Smallest Package - Kalyani Sivakumar (9.38 cu. in.)
Most Innovative and Trophy Winner - Aryan Sreshta
Lightest Package - Aditya Sivakumar (8 grams)
Most Artistic - Siddhi Shah
Travelled greatest distance (13,803.8 miles - Australia) - Sriya & Sruthi Bapatla (not pictured)

Winning Pringle Packing entries will be on display in the Children's Room for a few weeks - check it out! 



  NEWSPAPER CHAIR CHALLENGE

Trophy Winner - Gu Family (holding 92 lbs. before collapsing)
Most Innovative Award - Moorjani Family
Most Artistic Award - Lee Family (not pictured)



 CARDBOARD CANOE RACE 

Trophy Winner - Team, Dylan Regan & Pridhvi Myneni (finishing in 3:01 minutes)
Most Spectacular Sinking - Vrushabh Khot
Engineering Award - Bharath and Sarath Jaladi
Most Artistic - Aakash S Nair

                                                

    EGG DROPPING COMPETITION 

Preschool - Venu Gopal Vappala, K-3 - Sanjana Chimaladinne, 4-6 - Sai Vendidandi, H.S. - Rohith Sivakumar
Team Family - Can and Ege Bostanci, Team Friends - Bharath Jaladi and Rohith Sivakumar
TROPHY WINNERS - Sai Vendidandi & Rohith Sivakumar (both devices weighed 17 grams!)

 SPELLING BEE PART II: 4TH GRADE - ADULT

Namankita - 3rd Place (Grade 9-12 category), Navina Kumar - 1st Place (Grade 6-8 category), Sruthi K - 2nd Place (Grade 9-12 Category)  



SPELLING BEE PART 1: K-3RD GRADE

 Arnav Popnale - 1st grade (Second Place), Anushka Karthik - 3rd grade (First Place), Aaron Chai - Kindergarten (Third Place)

Help us get more eBooks!

eBooks!  If you would like to have more of them available from us, please follow this link to the New Jersey Library Association's eBook Page.  We need your help.  Please contact publishers to let them know you want them to sell eBooks to Libraries, and to do so  fairly.  Thanks for your support!  http://savemynjlibrary.org/notenoughebooks

Wordtastic Summer Program 2011

Summer Memories

From Altered Pages to Zig-Zag Books--Wordtastic! Discovery Summer 2011 offered something for everyone: Arts, clowns, cardboard canoes, science challenges, spelling bees, writing and so much more. Enjoy the Snapshots!!