The worlds of our favorite novels are fascinating and wonderful to read about, but would you actually be able to survive if you lived in them? If you were thrown into a book, without any preparation, would you come out unscathed? Today, we’ll be taking...
One of my favorite experiments as a child was making rock candy in my mother’s kitchen! Watching the sugar crystal molecules form and grow and observing the changes as the days go by is an incredible experience! Ingredients 6 Mason jar or glass (8 oz or...
The Grammy Awards are celebrated annually to recognize “outstanding” achievements in the music industry. This year, the 67th Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 2, to honor the best recordings, compositions, and artists from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024. Commonly regarded...
In the dark of winter, “man is the warmest place to hide.” From Invasion of the Body Snatchers to Doctor Who, we love scaring ourselves by telling stories about aliens hiding in the skins of our friends. If you’re in the mood for sci-fi horror...
The Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest is back for 2025! Artists of all ages and skill levels can enter original designs based on this year’s theme: Color Our World. Entry forms are available at the library and by download here. Entries must be submitted at...
The Hallmark Channel is well known for its Christmas movies, but in recent years, the network has released at least one Hanukkah-focused film every holiday season. Hitched for the Holidays and Love, Lights, Hanukkah! can be found in our collection, while selections from other libraries,...
Elizabeth Wein is a keystone author in the niche WWII genre of YA reads. Born in the US and spending most of her life in the UK, she has developed a unique perspective on many historical events. Even as a child, she had a love...
Get adventurous with your cooking and sample food from other cultures! Adventurous Foods Week will begin on Saturday, September 29, 2024, and run through Sunday, October 5, 2024. The 5th Annual Hendricks County International Festival will be on Saturday, October 5, 2024. In honor of...
If you haven’t checked out what’s in the Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction for August, stop by to see what might interest you! Books, magazines, puzzles, CD sets, an instant scrapbook, and useful address book are available. To commemorate World Senior Citizens Day...
Take a look at some of the new titles available this month in Teen Central! Bite Me, Royce Taslim by Lauren Ho When an unfortunate accident ruins her hopes for a track scholarship, Agnes Chan decides to participate in a stand-up comedy contest. However, she never expected...
