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Programs and Events
Strictly Business Lunch
& Learn Series
Thursday, September 2, 12:00 PM
Plainfield Village Manager Brian Murphy will discuss timely issues for local business owners, including compelling results from a recent corporate analysis of the spending habits of Plainfield residents. Bring your lunch and we'll provide drinks and dessert. Register here.
Friday Movie Matinee
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Friday, September 3, 1:00 PM
Sit back and enjoy one of the best-loved musicals of all time starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be served. Register here.
Traveling the Lincoln Highway
Tuesday, September 7, 7:00 PM
Travel back in time as you take a virtual tour of the first automobile trail marked from coast-to-coast. The story of the Lincoln Highway combines nostalgia and history highlighting modern sites in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. Register here.
Saving & Paying for College
Wednesday,
September 8,
7:00 PM
Get a reality check on the cost of a college education along with a savings plan to keep you on track. Guidelines and financial aid choices will also be discussed. Register here.
A Novel Idea 
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, September 9
7:00 PM
September's selection is The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk and join us for the discussion. No registration required.
A Soldier's Friend
Thursday,
September 9,
11:00 AM
A memorable event is in store as the captivating tale of a Civil War nurse is brought to life. This living history presentation will show how Cornelia Hancock risked everything to participate in America's struggle for equality and freedom. Register here.
Green Village Series
Canning and Preserving
Monday, September 13, 7:00 PM
This night will be an opportunity to learn the process of canning and preserving, so you can savor the abundance of fruits and vegetables from your summer garden. Register here.
Dowloading eBooks with 
MyMediaMall Class
Thursday, September 16
7:00 PM
Learn how to get the hottest eBooks for free from MyMediaMall on your portable device in this class. Registeration is limited to Plainfield Library cardholders. Register here.
Digital Books at Starbucks
Wednesday, September 22
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Plainfield Starbucks, Route 59 and 127th Street. Join one of our digital book specialists at Starbucks to enjoy a complimentary one-on-one session demonstrating how to download digital books. Receive a “Digital Books and More” gift bag with your session.
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What’s new at your library
Labor Day Holiday Closings
The Library will be closed on Sunday, September 5 as usual and Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Sunday hours will resume on September 12. Sunday hours are 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. + More Info
More Parking Spaces at the Library
While the Library is closed on Sunday and Monday, the parking lot will be re-paved and striped resulting in 10 new parking spaces for the public! The 10 spots that were previously designated for staff will now be public parking. The Library became the owners of the parking lot directly behind the building in August through an intergovernmental agreement with the Village whereby the Library would buy that lot from the Village in 2010. Staff parking spaces will be moved permanently to this lot starting September 7. We hope the additional spaces will ease some of the parking congestion. + More Info
Join us for River Days and the Duck Race
Plainfield's Riverfront Foundation is hosting a "Party in the Park" on Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The party is to raise community awareness about its goals to revitalize a two-mile stretch of waterfront along the DuPage River. The Library is selling tickets to the Duck Race that will be held at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00 each or $20.00 for a Quack Pack of five tickets. Visit http://www.plainfieldriverfront.com/ to learn more about the Riverfront Foundation. + More Info
Conversation Club Expanded to Weekly Program
With the help of terrific volunteers, the Library's Conversation Club, designed for any adult who wants to practice their English language skills, is expanding to meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm! The program is now run in sessions with the first starting on Thursday, September 9th. Childcare will be provided. Please register. + More Info
New DVDs for September
New movies being added in the month of September to the Library's growing DVD collection: Get Him to the Greek, MacGruber, Letters to Juliet, Iron Man 2, 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 Lincoln Highway Traveling Exhibit Now on Display
Brought to the Plainfield community by the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition and the Village of Plainfield, this interactive traveling exhibit will be on display on the main floor of the Library through September. The books/DVDs on display with the exhibit are there to be checked out. Look for information about an upcoming program on the Lincoln Highway in September. Learn more about Lincoln Highway here. + More Info
Have Notices for Holds, Renewing and Overdues Texted to Your Phone
Do you use your phone for everything these days? How would you like to receive notices about items on hold, renewals and overdues via text message? Sign up for this great new service now. Here are the instructions for setting up text messaging of notices. + More Info
A New Way for Children and Teens to Enjoy Books
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks
– animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of
reading in a format they’ll love. + More Info
TumbleReadables is an online collection of full length read-along novels
for elementary, middle school and high school students which
features adjustable online text and complete audio narration.
Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages
turn automatically. + More Info
+ 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. To receive a monthly newsletter of new titles, simply click on sign-up here. The Library is also offering a free class on Thursday, September 16, at 7:00 pm that will teach you how to download eBooks to your portable device. To sign-up for this program, click on register here.
