What is Día? Did you know that children's librarians have a special day to celebrate books about children from diverse backgrounds? Sponsored by the American Library Association, Día, or Children's Day, is an annual celebration of children's books and a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the...
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...
National Library Week - “Why I Love My Library” Do you love the library? Tell the world you love your library by participating in PGTPL’s “We Love Our Library” campaign in honor of National Library Week by sharing why you love your library. Starting Monday, April 5...
Celebrate National Library Week with us by replenishing Plainfield's Little Free Libraries! Food for Fines is an initiative to help cardholders pay off their fines while also giving back to the community. How it works: From Monday, April 5 to Saturday, April 10, you can pay off...
From Sunday, April 4 to Saturday, April 10, 2021 enter your original artwork in our Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest! The winning entries for early literacy, children, teens, and adults will be featured on our Summer Reading Club bookmarks. [embed]https://youtu.be/S_YLmBFEuZ8[/embed] Contest Requirements All artwork should follow the...
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...
These books celebrate Black girl empowerment. From their curls to their imagination, these books show that Black women are capable of doing anything they aspire to and believe in! Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Amanda Redd and Nneka Myers As family members braid, brush, twirl, roll, and tighten...
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....
