Support Our Library!

Join the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library

The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library (FOPPL) is a non-profit organization that helps support one of the finest public libraries in New Jersey.  There are no membership restrictions and annual dues are reasonable.  The Friends strive to promote the library’s resources and service; raising funds for the library by holding events, such as the annual Wine Discovery, and sponsoring the Dine Around Town card; and supporting library and community program and projects through the year.  For more information, please visit the Friends web page:

Book Donations

The Library welcomes donations of books for circulation and book sales; photos, documents and artifacts to enhance our local history department; and monetary contributions for general library services or special projects.  If you are interested in making a donation, please contact:

• Jessica Myers for a Local History donation,
• Sheila Bose for a monetary donation, or
• Bob Golon for a book donation.

Volunteer at the Library

The Plainfield Public Library needs volunteers in many areas. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, please call us at 908/757-1111 and dial the appropriate extensions listed below. Training will be provided, but anyone volunteering to help others with computer-use must be computer literate.