What's Happening @ the Library
 
Welcome to our monthly newsletter.  We wanted to provide an update on how to access our services.  We have masks and wipes available for patrons who request them. We want you to use the library, but we want you to be safe, too. We are allowing patrons to reserve our study rooms (up to 3 days in advance) and we have tables out for use.   To reserve a study room visit: https://southplainfield.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room .Our hours are as follows:  Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10am-8pm Tuesday, Friday 10am-6pm,  and Saturdays 11am-3pm.   
The Library will be closed Monday June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.  We will reopen Tuesday June 20 at 10am.

Contact-less Pickup is another great option for patrons who don't feel comfortable coming into the building, but who would still like to use our collection. If we don't have what you're looking for, you can go to our online catalog and search for what you're looking for and place it on hold from one of the libraries in our system.  If you're looking for some recommendations, check out our booklists for adults created by the librarians in a variety of genres. All the information is on our website (southplainfield.lib.nj.us/curbside.htm), and there are also written and video tutorials to help guide you in this process. All items can be picked up Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 AM to 8 PM, Tuesday and Friday 10:00 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM. Staff will contact you when your items are ready to be picked up. 

Cross Down by James Patterson Near Miss by Stuart Woods
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Zero Days by Ruth Ware Palazzo by Danielle Steel
The Only One Left by Riley Sager The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
The Spectactular by Fiona Davis The Paris Daughter by Kristen Harmel
The Beach at Summerly by Beatriz Wiliams My Magnolia Summer by Victoria Benton Frank
The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz The House of Lincoln by Nancy Horan

The Last Sinner by Lisa Jackson

 Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
Your Future Self by Hal Hershfield The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
 

If you would like to put any of these books on hold, please visit our 

library catalog and log into your account with your library barcode and PIN number

click here to register

June is National Fruits and Vegetables Month

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month this June with these colorful and tasty foods. Fruits and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber — while remaining naturally low in calories, fat and sodium. In addition, they lower your risk of developing certain chronic diseases — and help you maintain a healthy weight. Whether you fancy a market, or just grow the fruits and veggies at home, enjoy any combination of these delectable delights to kick off your summer right.

Other things happening in June:

National Egg Day is June 3
Eggs are packed with nutrients and super versatile. Whether you like them scrambled, hard boiled, soft boiled, fried, poached, or baked, there are many delicious ways to eat eggs. Today, celebrate the humble egg with some breakfast tacos, egg salad, quiche, or even your favorite brownies.  Eggs are great to eat anytime … or any day, for that matter. 
 
 
 
International Sushi Day is June 18

June 18 celebrates a Japanese dish of rice, seasonings and vinegar. It’s International Sushi Day! Don’t let rules about eating sushi deter you from trying it. Today is a day to encourage people to eat more of it! Make it a food adventure by trying to use chopsticks. Learn how ginger cleanses the palate between different flavors so your mouth is ready to taste new, exciting varieties of sushi.  It’s time to sharpen up your chopstick technique and treat yourself for International Sushi Day.

 
National Smoothie Day is June 21
Just look at the day National Smoothie Day is celebrated: June 21, the first day of summer! So celebrate National Smoothie Day by blending together food, family, and fun in the sun as you kick off the first day of summer in style. Throw in your favorite mix of sweet juices, tangy fruits, fresh vegetables, and delectable surprise ingredients — and express your own personal take on the taste of summer.
 
 

Database of the Month

Hoopla
Hoopla Digital offers an enormous selection of digital video (movies and TV shows), music, audiobooks, ebooks and comics.  You can borrow the content and immediately read, listen or view it on your PC, TV, smartphone or other device. You will need a library card to access this resource.