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, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm.

The library will be closed on Tuesday November 5 for election Day, November 11 for Veteran's Day and Thursday November 28-Sunday December 1 for Thanksgiving. We will be closing at 4pm on Wednesday November 27.

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 and one of them will send it to us. All items can be picked up Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 AM to 8 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. You will be notified via email or by an automated phone call when your item(s) are ready for pickup.

To Die For David Baldacci	Now or Never by Janet Evanovich
Trial by Fire by Danielle Steel	The Mirror by Nora Roberts
The House of Cross by James Patterson	An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin
The City and It's Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami	Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans
Citizen by Bill Clinton	A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison
The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams	Flint Kill Creek by Joyce Carol Oates
Cher by Cher	April Storm by Leila Meacham
Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Sophie Cousens	Christmas With the Queen by Hazel Gaynor
How To Let Things Go by Shunmyo Masuno	The Gardner's Plot by Deborah J. Benoit

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

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November is National Family Stories Month

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us will be reconnecting with family members and many of us will listen as our older relatives talk about “the good old days”. All the stories that get passed around this time of year give us a great opportunity to learn about our heritage. This is why November is National Family Stories Month.

We all know that families have some wonderful stories to tell, but National Family Stories Month is not just about collecting family stories. It’s also about keeping family traditions alive. Traditions make us feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. They help us achieve a sense of self-definition, establish our sense of belonging, and give us a healthy perspective of our place in the world.

Other things happening in November:

National Doughnut Appreciation Day is November 5

Although the origin of the doughnut is hotly debated, basic doughnuts—or rings of fried dough—first began to appear in literature in the mid-19th century. Since then, they’ve only gotten better. Try your doughnuts frosted, stuffed with marshmallows, or topped with bacon. Or go with the simple glazed doughnuts that have stood the test of time to celebrate the day.

National Pickle Day is November 14

Whether it's sweet, spicy, or sour, nothing adds saltiness, texture, and crunch to a sandwich like the perfect pickle. And if you're a pickle lover, this is your day. For a savory, Southern twist on a classic dill, toss sliced pickles in cornmeal and deep-fry them. Then, dip them in a spicy aioli sauce.

National Parfait Day is November 25

Celebrate this delicious French dessert with National Parfait Day. A parfait is a tasty treat that includes layers of fruit, yogurt, or ice cream. It's typically served in a tall glass, so the layers are quite distinct. Try making a citrus, cream, and blueberry parfait, or simply layer your favorite ingredients.