Here are just a few awards the library has won:

2007
19th Annual New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH Book Award Collection). Thirty-six book titles will be awarded, including non-fiction humanities works by New Jersey authors or on a New Jersey subject.
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2006
MARAC NJ Caucus Institutional Service Award For furthering the cause of archives and history in the state, in particular for outstanding progress in acquiring, processing, describing, and preserving local history archives. Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference - New Jersey Caucus
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2006
Award for Achievement by a Community Organization For fostering human rights and relations among the people of Union County and for promoting and advancing the understanding, acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity Union County Human Relations Commission
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2005
Public Relations Award For best library website New Jersey Library Association
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2004
Community Distinction Award In recognition for the significant improvements brought to the lives of the citizens of Plainfield Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
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2003
Best Service Brochure For development and publication of
"A Kid's History of Early Plainfield" New Jersey Library Association
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2001
Alice M. Leppert Award In recognition of outstanding achievement by the Adult Literacy Program of the Plainfield Public Library Literacy Volunteers of America - New Jersey
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2000
Access Union County Award For outstanding commitment to improving access for people with disabilities Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders