So many books today seem to take place in either California or Washington, D.C. And their authors all seem to be from New York. And while we love these books, well, sometimes we just want something a little more familiar. Perhaps a different location, or...
Why read a mystery novel? From the drama to the complex plots, mysteries are a mental puzzle. Readers follow every crumb of evidence the author leaves behind, trying to solve the puzzle on their own before the big reveal at the end of the book. From...
2021 Adult Reading Challenge Have you ever found yourself reading the same type of book over and over again? Do you tend to read the same genre or author? If so, join our 2021 Reading Challenge today! We've put together a list of 18 prompts to...
On the most recent episode of the Library's podcast "They Might Be Librarians", Lauren W, Reann, Brianna and Evelyn dive into the topic of Romantic Comedies, both on the page and the on the screen. Check it out and learn why they love a good...
On Monday, March 1, the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library will resume in-house service. Patrons are welcome to make brief, socially distanced visits to the library during this time. Library Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9a-8p Friday: 9a-6p Saturday: 9a-5p Sunday 1-5p Safety Precautions The Library will continue to monitor Executive Orders, health department guidelines, and...
For over 100 years, International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8. It is a day to recognize both women's accomplishments and the struggles they face. To celebrate, we've picked out a variety of books written by women that highlight strong, diverse female characters....
To observe both the Open Door Laws regarding public meetings and to follow the Governor’s Executive Order to practice social distancing during the public health emergency, the February 16 meeting of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library Board of Trustees will be held as a virtual...
Did you know that the library has a large collection of Hendricks County cookbooks dating back to 1897? The cookbooks were locally published by a wide variety of organizations including schools, churches, clubs, and more. They feature family-favorite recipes from Plainfield and Hendricks County residents....
The Ticket to Ride franchise comes to the Big Apple with Ticket to Ride: New York. The train cars of the original version have been replaced by taxi cabs. The map, route lengths and - consequently the playing time - have been scaled down too. For...
Jane Austen is one of the most important and popular authors in English history. Her novels discussing love, family, and society have been adored for centuries. Readers of all ages connect to the wit of Elizabeth Bennet, the compassionate nature of George Knightly, and the...
