Summer Reading Club 2024 Register On or after May 1 Visit https://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/summerreading/ or stop by the library to sign up! Children’s Kick-Off Party Tuesday, May 28, 4:30-6:30p Children birth - 5th grade can sign up, pick up reading logs, enjoy activities, and more! Read and Participate May 28 - July 12 Track reading time...
Community Appreciation Day is Saturday, May 11, 10a-1p at PGTPL Head to PGTPL Saturday, May 11 and enjoy a vibrant celebration of community! Discover valuable library and community resources while you visit with local organizations and community members. Participate in crafts and activities such as a...
The benefits of drama and theater for kids Have you ever heard the expression “all the world’s a stage”? According to researchers, drama and theater can actually help children with literacy. For instance, participating in theater helps children practice expression and build fluency. Theater also gives...
On April 8, 2024* the town of Plainfield will be pitched into darkness as the moon crosses in front of the sun. This occasion will be particularly remarkable, as central Indiana finds itself within the path of totality, offering a view of a complete eclipse,...
Please consider joining the Friends of the Plainfield Library and support PGTPL. Incentives are available for new members! The FOL annual dues are used to support library programs such as: Summer Reading Club for all ages Speaker programs Other Adult, Teen, and Children's programs Board members and...
Bringing in the new year gives readers the wonderful opportunity to reflect on their favorite books from the previous year. 2023 was filled with stellar middle grade releases, from renowned to debut authors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’re excited to share some highly...
Biographies are a great way to encounter aspects of the world which we, ourselves, haven’t been exposed to. The Indiana Room circulating collection offers an extensive selection of Indiana biographies and autobiographies; here are a few with links to our catalog to place them on hold. Eli Lilly:...
After many discussions and meetings, our team at PGTPL has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Arts Gala. While it has been a beloved community event for the past decade, there is a new nearby community partner opening in 2024 that is dedicated to...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Paul Lynch for his novel Prophet Song! Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually...
Did you know that singing to – and eventually with – your baby or young child has great benefits for preparing them to read? That’s right! Those seemingly silly nursery rhymes or sweet, gentle lullabies have a purpose beyond simply entertaining a fussy baby or helping...
