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Library Programs and Events
Highlights of Wrigley Field
Tuesday,
March 16, 7:00 PM
Catch Cubs fever with veteran sports author Lew Freedman. One copy of his latest book Wrigley Field: The Players, the Fans and the Game will be given away. Register here.
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o to Microsoft Publisher 2007
Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 PM
Learn to create newsletters, brochures, flyers, and other publications in this free computer class for adults. Click here to register.
Conversation Culture Club for 
Families
Thursday,
March 18,
7:00 pm
Join families for this fun opportunity to learn about American culture and customs through games and projects. Register here.
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Sunday, March 21,
2:00 pm
Enjoy a splended afternoon listening to a live concert of of Celtic, folk, ragtime and bluegrass music. Register here.
Simple Secrets for 
Giving Great Speeches
Monday, March 22, 7:00 PM
Do you need to give a speech soon? Be inspired to give a speech with confidence. Learn the key concepts to giving great speeches. Register here.
Tues Night Girls Club 
Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 23
7:00 pm
March's selection is Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk & join us for the discussion. No registration required.
Menu Planning
Wednesday,
March 24, 7:00 PM
Learn how menu planning with quick and healthy menu ideas will make your life easier. Tips on organizing your pantry, recipes, shopping list and more. Register here.
Matisse at the Art Institute
Sunday, March 28, 3:00 PM
Join Art historian Jeff Mishur as he examines Henri Matisse's career and his connection with fellow modernists. Register here.
Downloading Digital
Audiobooks with MMM
Wednesday, March 31
7:00 pm
Join us for this class to learn how to download digital audiobooks through the Library's downloadable service, MyMediaMall. Registration is required & limited to PPLD cardholders.
Drop-in Bingo For Families
B-I-N-G-O, you win!
Wednesday, March 31, 1:00-4:00 pm
Drop-in Visit with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3 10:00-11:00 am
Parents, bring your cameras for this holiday photo-op.
Kids, receive a treat from the Easter Bunny.
A Novel Idea 
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, April 8
7:00 pm
April's selection is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet by Jamie Ford. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk and join us for the discussion. No registration required.
Pixie Hollow Party
Sunday, April 1, 2:00
-3:00 pm
1st through 5th grade girls are invited to attend this Pixie Hollow theme party. Please register each child attending here.
Children's Day! Book Day!
El dia de los ninos, El dia de los libros
Friday, April 30, 11:00-12:00 pm
"Dia", an annual celebration of books, language, and culture, will feature a library tour, library card sign-up and bilingual children's storytime. Drop in for lots of fun.
What’s new at your library
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 Wednesday, March 31, at 7:00 pm that will teach you how to download audiobooks to your portable device. To sign-up for this program, click on register here.
Receive notifications and newsletters by email
Want to be notified via email when a hold is ready to be picked up? Or how about a courtesy reminder three days before an item is due? You can also opt to receive our weekly newsletters via email. Click here to add your email address to our database. + More Info
Annual Poetry Slam
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Entries for the annual poetry competition for middle and high school students may be submitted to poetryslam@plainfield.lib.il.us from March 6- April 14. Only electronic entries will be accepted. Send your original work and submit as many different poems as you like. The Slam will be on April 29 at 7:00 pm.
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Get Green at Home: Check Out a Kill-a-Watt Meter Reader
The Library now has two Kill-a-watt meter readers donated by ComEd, available for two-week check-out. The meter readers will help you determine if your appliances are using too much energy to run. You can plug it into any 3-pronged wall outlet, a computer, lamps, appliances, etc. to learn how efficient or wasteful those devices really are. + More Info
New DVDs for March
New movies being added in the month of March to the Library's growing DVD collection: New Moon, Brothers, Up in the Air, Precious, Sherlock Holmes 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
Snapshot Day pictures and comments
Thank you to all of you who have shared your story about why the Library is important to you. View those stories and pictures from that day by visiting the Snapshot Day page. You can still tell your story here. + More Info
Fine Threshold Raised to $10.00
The Library Board recently approved raising the fine threshold from $5.00 to $10.00. What this means for you is that you can accumulate up to $10.00 in fines before being blocked from using the Library's PCs or from checking out materials. It's not much, but with the economy the way it is, this might make a small difference. + More Info
Woman's Day magazine Essay Contest
Woman's Day magazine and American Library Association team up each year with an essay contest about how libraries have changed people's lives. The focus this year is on how the local library saves you money. Submit your 700 words or less essay by May 9th and you could be featured in an upcoming article in Woman's Day! Visit www.womansday.com/ala for more details. + More Info
