The library has spaces and activities for people of all different ages. With young children, there's a focus on early literacy; that is, helping children be ready to learn to read. Since 2004, we have incorporated the American Library Association initiative Every Child Ready to Read in...
Graphic Novel books are super popular, and we have a lot of them at the library, for kids, teens, and adults. If you are unfamiliar with graphic novels for kids, here's a quick how-to from the book Down on the Farm in the My 1st Graphic...
In the early fall, the Library hosts quite a lot of class visits. We love class visits, the swirl and excitement of introducing kids to the library. While here, kids can check out materials, hear a special storytime and tour interesting areas of the Library. ...
This was a wild summer in the Children's Room! Between Summer Reading Club, tons of programs, play area, USDA/School Lunch Truck, and the nice cool air conditioning, there were a lot of reasons to come to the library - and there are so many things...
Young Hoosier Book Award The Battle of the Books is a big deal at the Plainfield schools, and we love it! We buy multiple copies of the books on the annual list of nominees for the Young Hoosier Book Award, where the Battle of the Books...
We're planning fall programs during this very busy summer! Here's a look at program planning, from inside my head, mine - I can't speak for anyone else. First, set a date and decide who the program will be for. This one will be on a Wednesday...
Isn't it wonderful? The painter, Jeff Guthery, used the colors in the room and the round shapes found in the carpet and chairs. You can find every color in this mural someplace else. There are also bright splashes of color on the columns and in...
This is the east wall of the Children's Room, where there used to be computers and a ton of shoe scuff marks. The computers have moved, the wall has been repainted, and now something new and interesting is happening. Hmm, what could it be? It's...
If you haven't been to the Children's Room for a while, come take a look! We moved our help desk and everything near the entryway. The new desk location is great, and it seems much more open. We are both happy and tired out, ha....
Part of getting ready for Summer Reading Club this year has been going out and into the schools to tell kids about the program and (hopefully) get them excited about it. As time has allowed, we have also read stories and done booktalks. Here's a...
