Did you know that the PGTPL Children's Room has a whole section devoted to folk and fairytales? That's right! Head over to the non-fiction shelves and look for J 398. Some of the books in this area are collections of classic fairytales, and others are...
As children develop their awareness of reading and language, it can be helpful to point out all of the many different ways that words are part of the world around us. Here are a few ideas to help encourage print-awareness in your child! Look at...
Looking for a lighthearted book series for your early reader? Check out the Katie Woo books! These books feature friendly, colorful illustrations, and there are several spin-off series as well as the original books. Follow Katie's adventures as she and her friends learn about the...
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library’s mission is to be the place to connect, discover, learn, and enjoy. With this community resource spotlight, our goal is to connect our patrons to local agencies. This blog features Susie's Place, a local child advocacy center. Child Abuse Prevention April is National Child...
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...
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...
Storytelling for Strong Literacy Skills Did you know storytelling is a great way to engage literacy skills for children of all ages? Make it into a game by taking turns adding to the tale! Wordless picture books are perfect for this. One person tells a story about...
Throughout the month of March, we'll feature fascinating true stories of women throughout history. Put these titles on hold, or stop by the library to check them out! [wpgenially]https://view.genial.ly/603d2f50c0314c0cfd70ae1e/interactive-image-interactive-image[/wpgenially]...
Have you ever wished that you could know what library books did when no one was watching them? Have you ever been curious what happens at the library when it closes and no one is there? If you have, this is the book for you!...
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library's mission is to be the place to connect, discover, learn, and enjoy. With this community resource spotlight, our goal is to connect our patrons to an early intervention agency, First Steps. Childhood Milestones Every child develops at their own rate. There are milestones that...
