Do you love to make up stories about new places? Learn how to draw a map based on an imaginary world. Supplies you’ll need Blank map templates [download and print here] Pencils or pens Colored pencils, markers, or crayons Method First, download and print one or more of the templates and...
Is your fifth-grader fascinated with mummies? Does your 3-year-old love books about cats? Browsing the library with kids is the best way to introduce them to books they will love, but what do you do when the library is closed? Never fear--PGTPL is here for...
The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, along with thousands of libraries across the United States, celebrates creativity and imagination as part of the 2020 Summer Reading Club. The theme Imagine Your Story was chosen by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) to help inspire children and...
Grab a plastic Easter egg, two disposable spoons, lentils, and some tape to make your own maraca! With your new maraca in hand, try out some of these activities: Read: Find a book about music. If you don't have any at home, there are eBooks available through...
Get ready for adventure in our virtual storytime as you overcome obstacles and search for a bear, then try one or two of the activities below to extend the fun. Watch and listen as author Michael Rosen reads his book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, provided by...
For a limited time Tumblebooks is offering free and unrestricted access to their audiobooks and eBooks! You don't have to have your library card, and you can access it from anywhere. What's Available: NEW Audio Book Cloud Audiobooks and eBooks for students and schools, with opportunities for entertainment...
New for Babies and Toddlers Do you have a baby coming to visit but don’t own any toys for them? Or would you like to try out some new toys before purchasing them? Check out some baby toys from PGTPL! There are quite a few options,...
Once a year, librarians across the country eagerly await the announcement of the Youth Media Awards, hosted by the American Library Association. Committees select the best books and media for children and young adults in many categories. People speculate about what will win and even...
It's valuable for children to draw and scribble from a young age, because it helps develop fine motor skills. Process art, which is often included in early literacy programs at PGTPL, can help children develop those skills. Process Art Experiences Although children enjoy many kinds of art,...
Saturday by Oge Mora Oge Mora is a contemporary picture book author who has published two books so far. Her first book, Thank You, Omu!, received a prestigious Caldecott Honor Book award and made numerous annual Best Book lists. Her second book, Saturday, has already been...
