Are you celebrating a holiday with your family this winter and looking for something new to try? Why not take some inspiration from the Icelandic Jólabókaflóð tradition? What is it? In Iceland, Jólabókaflóð (which translates to “The Yule book flood” in English) is a special holiday tradition...
Tired of waiting for snow? Make your own at home! What you will need Large mixing bowl Measuring cups Baking soda (2-3 cups) White hair conditioner (½ cup) Add the conditioner into your bowl first, then slowly combine the baking soda until it matches the texture of your preference. If the...
Beginning January 1, 2025, the fee to purchase a PLAC will be $70. The Public Library Access Card (PLAC) is the name for the statewide library card enacted by the Indiana General Assembly in 1993. The PLAC program allows an individual to purchase a card...
Some books are written with a specific audience in mind, while others span generations of fans. Here are a handful of books that are popular with both teens and adults. The Glass Girl by Kathleen Glasglow For 15-year-old Bella, everyone expects something from her—her mother, her father, even her...
The holidays are upon us and that means 2025 is nearby. The December Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction has journals and cookbooks to help you stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions. If you have some downtime after the holidays and want...
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...
Join us at the library this December for a series of sweet and cozy programs for teens. From making ornaments and stuffed yetis, to learning about and trying Korean tteokbokki, these upcoming programs are sure to be fun! Paper Crafts: 3D Ornaments Tuesday, December 03 from 3:15pm...
Come with Minli on her journey to Fruitless Mountain! Where the Mountain Meets the Moon follows the expedition of young, brave, and passionate Minli to change her family’s fortune. Minli must travel to Fruitless Mountain where she hopes to find the Old Man of the...
We are thankful for Thanksgiving movies, from comedy to horror and everything in between. Our collection has plenty of films set on or around Thanksgiving. Be sure to save room for these cinematic sides to finish off your holiday feast! Click on a movie title...
The November Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction has items for Christmas! There are holiday-themed books, an advent calendar jigsaw puzzle, and Roger Williams’ Christmas Time album. The auction also includes books and other items that will make great gifts for those on your list! Stop by the...
