E-mail a Question

Use one of the following e-mail links, depending on your question. You will receive an acknowledgment as soon as a librarian comes on duty.

E-mail General Information
E-mail Local History
E-mail Genealogy

Call With a Question

Reference Question
Call the Reference Department of the Plainfield Public Library at 908-757-1111 ext. 112 to speak to a librarian or leave a voice-mail message. The Telephone Reference Desk closes 15 minutes before the library closes.

Local History OR Genealogy Question
Call the Local History Department of the Plainfield Public Library at 908-757-1111 ext. 136 to speak to a librarian or leave a voice-mail message.

If your question does not fit into one of these categories please consult our telephone directory or contact the Reference Desk at 908-757-1111, ext. 112 for assistance.

Chat With a Question

Q&A NJ is a chat service provided by the New Jersey Library Network that allows you to ask "live" questions after your local library has closed.

Reference by Appointment

If you feel your question might prove detailed and lengthy, call us at

Need Help Finding a Book?

To check on the availability of a book, search the iBistro catalog for Plainfield Public Library and 25 other libraries. If you need assistance, please call our Circulation Desk at 908-757-1111, ext. 111.