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==Contact Information== | ==Contact Information== | ||
'''Email:''' genealogy@plfdpl.info<br> | '''Email:''' genealogy@plfdpl.info<br>'''Website:''' http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/<br>'''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary | ||
'''Website:''' http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/<br> | |||
'''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/PlainfieldPublicLibrary | |||
'''Twitter:''' https://twitter.com/plainfieldpl | '''Twitter:''' https://twitter.com/plainfieldpl | ||
'''Instagram:''' https://www.instagram.com/plainfieldlibrarynj/<br> | '''Instagram:''' https://www.instagram.com/plainfieldlibrarynj/<br>'''Address:''' | ||
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800 Park Avenue | 800 Park Avenue | ||
Plainfield, NJ 07060<br> | Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>'''Telephone:''' (908) 757-1111, select Local History Dept. from menu or enter extension 136<br>'''Hours of Operation:''' [http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/hours.html Main Library Hours]. The Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections Department is open weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. | ||
'''Telephone:''' (908) 757-1111, select Local History Dept. from menu or enter extension 136<br> | |||
'''Hours of Operation:''' [http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/hours.html Main Library Hours]. The Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections Department is open weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. | '''''Appointments are recommended'''''.'''<br>Directions/Parking Map:''' [http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/directions.html Directions & Parking]<br> | ||
Appointments are recommended | |||
'''Directions/Parking Map:''' [http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/directions.html Directions & Parking]<br> | |||
==Description of Collections== | ==Description of Collections== | ||
Our Local History Collection, one of the largest in Union County, is composed of books, documents, photographs, blueprints, maps, newspapers, personal papers, and local organizations' records of significance in Plainfield and the surrounding communities. In addition to County and State histories, we have publications on the American Revolution and the Civil War. Our unique collections include Local Authors and Diversity Studies. | Our Local History Collection, one of the largest in Union County, is composed of books, documents, photographs, blueprints, maps, newspapers, personal papers, and local organizations' records of significance in Plainfield and the surrounding communities. In addition to County and State histories, we have publications on the American Revolution and the Civil War. Our unique collections include Local Authors and Diversity Studies. | ||
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We welcome researchers to the Plainfield Room. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and appointments are '''strongly recommended''' for long-distance visitors. There is no charge for appointments; the process is only to ensure access and service; some rare or fragile materials are available by appointment only. Please call (908) 757-1111 ext. 136 to schedule an appointment. | We welcome researchers to the Plainfield Room. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and appointments are '''strongly recommended''' for long-distance visitors. There is no charge for appointments; the process is only to ensure access and service; some rare or fragile materials are available by appointment only. Please call (908) 757-1111 ext. 136 to schedule an appointment. | ||
The Plainfield Room | The Plainfield Room is located on the lower level of the building. Stairs and an elevator can be found to the immediate left inside the main entrance. Opposite them are the public restrooms for adults. After reaching the lower level, proceed past the Young People’s Room on your right, go through the double glass doors, and enter the fountain area. The Plainfield Room (Room 8) is diagonally opposite this entrance. | ||
You will be asked to stow any bags and cases | You will be asked to stow any bags and cases off of the tables within the Plainfield Room. Because the temperature is sometimes cool you may want to bring an additional layer of clothing for comfort. | ||
Laptops and tablets are welcome, but power sources are only available by arrangement, to researchers with appointments. | Laptops and tablets are welcome, but power sources are only available by arrangement, to researchers with appointments. | ||
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Pencils are the only permitted writing implement. In some cases you may be provided with gloves when using archival materials. | Pencils are the only permitted writing implement. In some cases you may be provided with gloves when using archival materials. | ||
There are three public computers and one microfilm reader | There are three public computers and one microfilm reader available in the Plainfield Room. | ||
The room is not available when classes are held there. | The room is not available when meetings or classes are held there. | ||
[http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Departments/LH/LH_visitors.html '''Learn more here''']. | [http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/Departments/LH/LH_visitors.html '''Learn more here''']. | ||