What 50 Books Looks Like
She was stocking up for someone who loves to hear stories. 50 books in three weeks is just 2.38 skinny books a day. Did you know you can check out 100 books on your library card?...
28 May, 2015
Miscellanea
Books on Trains
I recently had the opportunity to take a train to Oregon, a 40 hour journey. Most might balk at the thought of trundling along at 70 mph, making stops every hour or two along the way, and occasionally getting delayed by freight trains stuck in...
22 May, 2015
Sticky Note Roundup
[caption id="attachment_4409" align="alignleft" width="300"] Glad you liked it, Bella![/caption] [caption id="attachment_4410" align="alignleft" width="300"] You can make up a theory about what this note is about! Thanking the author for writing it?[/caption]...
22 May, 2015
At the Hub
At the Imagination Hub there are always things laid out to do that are fun and educational. Things change fairly often, so unless you visit the library all the time (as some do) there will usually be something new. There are craft programs scheduled there and...
30 March, 2015
Rainy Art
It's spring; time to move away from snow projects! Here's a fun rain craft you might try at home sometime. It wasn't rainy when a whole bunch of kids gathered to make them, but it did rain later in the day. ...
27 March, 2015
3rd Annual Arts Gala is Elemental
The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library will host the 3rd Annual Arts Gala, with the theme of Elemental, to benefit the library’s Mental Health Initiative. Original pieces in a variety of media and styles created by local and regional artists will be for sale. Individuals, businesses and organizations...
19 March, 2015
Marshmallow Makerspace
What would you build with marshmallows and coffee stir sticks, and how would you make it strong? That was the experiment at the latest STEAM program (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Math.) If you have marshmallows or apple chunks and toothpicks, you can try this at home. There are lots more...
17 March, 2015
Arts Gala Project
The 3rd Annual Plainfield Arts Gala is just around the corner, and we need your child's help...
17 March, 2015
Bring a Big Bag!
[caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignnone" width="300"] There are so many great things to borrow, so be sure to bring your library card and a BIG bag![/caption] ...
11 March, 2015
Sparkly Clay!
[caption id="attachment_3995" align="alignnone" width="300"] There was sparkly, apple-scented clay at ArtZone: Free Play! These girls recognized the smell right away. It's always interesting to see what you find at the Imagination Hub.[/caption] ...
07 March, 2015
