April 1st was National Census Day! Everyone counts! What does that mean and why is it important? When you respond to the census, you tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020, and include everyone living in your home on that...
The Start of a New Series! The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin: Three-time Hugo Award winner Jemisin introduces us to a fantastical New York City in this staggering series starter! New York is literally alive and its very soul is being threatened by a malevolent...
At our last Open Game Night, we played Wingspan, the Connoisseur-level Game of the Year (Kennerspeil des Jahre) surprise hit from 2019. Wingspan is an "engine-building" or Euro-style game wherein players work towards goals (some goals are common to all players and some are private...
If you love to cook (or just eat!), then the Cookbook Book Club is one that you will enjoy. This informal group meets at the library every other month, with each person bringing a dish to share from a chosen theme. We put out all...
ReferenceUSA is a business and consumer research database, which allows users to locate people, search for executives, create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, compile mailing lists, search for jobs, search for doctors and dentists, and much more. Data can then be exported into spreadsheets and...
As we approach the Oscars on Sunday, February 9, be sure to check out some of the most favored films of the year! The library has several nominees that are already in the collection, and we will be sure to add the rest as they...
It’s winter. It’s probably cold and snowy and windy. But then again, this is Indiana, so the weather is probably just plain strange. Here are some exciting upcoming books to keep you warm and cozy inside. The Thrill of Being a Trophy Wife...
At Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, we empower our patrons with materials, services, and resources that make accessing and finding information easier. But what if you don’t know about all the great services we have to offer? Introducing PGTPL’s Power Patron incentive! Get rewarded for using your...
We have some exciting changes coming this year! Starting in February 2020, we will be completing some renovation projects inside the library. Construction will start upstairs and then move downstairs when finished. Disruption will be minimal, and we intend to keep the library open during...
Your heated car seats are toasty warm, you’ve picked up a delicious coffee drink, and the kids are snuggled in their car seats. Instead of getting out of your vehicle: why not simply pull up to the library and pick up your materials with our...
