Can't join us for storytime at the library? Try creating your own version at home! Here are some ideas to try out from our recent series of space-themed storytimes. Books to Read The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield Solar System by Jill McDonald Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max A Big...
Do you remember the Where’s Waldo and I Spy Books? The Children’s Room has a Search and Find section for this kind of book. Books like these are fun, but they can also help your child develop attention to detail, perseverance, and problem-solving! If You Go...
Space and all its components have been studied for centuries. From the first telescopes to the most detailed photos of far-away planets, people study space because so little is known about it. We know it’s a vacuum. We know there are planets. But every day,...
Have you ever wanted to keep track of the books you have read? Or do you have difficulty organizing your to be read list? Using these reading bullet journal templates, you can better stay on top of your reading activities. Continue reading for instructions and...
The new school year has started and with it, PGTPL is here to help! Parents and educators can find helpful resources and services from the library to support learning for their students. Digital Resources We recommend these digital resources for students and educators: Scholastic Teachables: An online...
Even if you can't make it to the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library in person, there are many helpful services you can use at home! Library services at home Homebound delivery If you’re unable to leave your home to come to the library, we can bring you a monthly...
School is starting already! With that in mind, try reading a couple of our books focused on returning back to the classroom! The Cool Bean by Jory John A story about how kindness is really the coolest thing in the world, The Cool Bean follows a young...
Have you ever felt different? Maybe like no one understands what you’re going through? This is what it’s like for many people who experience a disability. A disability can be physical, developmental, emotional or all of the above. It's simply something that causes a person...
Looking to engage your tween reader? Here are five tips to help promote reading for children ages 10-13: Read for enjoyment Tweens do a lot of reading for school and may not show interest in every required reading assignment. Take breaks from non-preferred reading and encourage reading...
Come to PGTPL and dive into our Junior Library of Things. Here are a few ocean-themed games and activities available to check out or play at the library. Here, Fishy, Fishy! by: Kristin Muckel, HABA Games, ages 2+ Part of Haba’s “My Very First Game” series, this game...
