What's Happening @ the Library

Welcome to our monthly newsletter. We wanted to provide an update on how to access our services. 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 on Monday February 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday February 19 for President's Day.

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.

The Women by Kristin Hannah	Crosshairs by James Patterson
The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman	Simply the Best by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
End of Story by A.J. Finn	Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
The Guest by B.A. Paris	A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
The Teacher by Freida Mcfadden	Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz
The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn	Three Inch Teeth C.J. Box
The Neighbor Wager by Crystal Kaswell	The Spy and I by Tiana Smith
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown	Bride by Ali Hazelwood
The Things We Didn't Know by Elba Iris Perez	The Cure for Burnout by Emily Ballesteros

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

February is National Library Lover's Month

The entire month of February is dedicated to the people who love whole buildings devoted to the reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and otherwise loving books. It’s National Library Lover’s Month! Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. We love all of our patrons who use our library and services!

Other things happening in February:

National Tater Tot Day is February 2

Sometimes they're paired with eggs, wrapped in crispy bacon, or smothered in melted nacho toppings. Whether they're homemade or store-bought, tater tots always make one hot and crispy bite. Make your favorite tater tot dish to celebrate National Tater Tot Day.

Susan B. Anthony Day is February 15

Celebrate Susan B. Anthony's birthday by learning about this legendary women's rights activist. She was a key player in the suffrage movement of the 1800s. Her contributions to women's rights helped give women the right to vote and build society as we know it today.

National Tortilla Chip Day is February 24

Tortilla chips became popular during the 1940s when a Los Angeles deli owner decided to fry misshapen tortillas and sell them as snacks to cut down on the waste. The creation was an immediate hit. Buy some or make some to crunch on for National Tortilla Chip Day. Enjoy them straight out of the bag, dipped into guacamole, or covered in cheese and toppings for a dish of tasty nachos.

To find your next great read check out our:

Database of the Month

Novelist

Looking for your next great read or are in the mood to try something new? Check out Novelist Reader's Advisory which is an online tool that can help you find your next book based on books or authors that you've read and liked in the past. You can also browse genres and recommended reading lists. Anyone at any age can find something with Novelist!