Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is a celebration of books and the connection they bring. This beloved program continues to grow and adapt each year with new resources and ideas for joining in. Visit the Children's Room all week to celebrate children's books at...
What on earth are all these awards?! There are so many different awards for children’s books. There are more than this post will even cover! Let’s dive into two of the oldest awards. The awards we’ll look at today are the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott...
Curious about our manga collection? Well, you’re in luck!! Below, read about all of the new series Teen Central has added! Kill Blue by Tadatoshi Fujimaki Legendary hitman Juzo Ogami can do any job. At least, he could, until he woke up one day back in the body...
In the mood for a good read but feel like you don’t have the time? Looking for something with shorter chapters but plenty of plot? Here are a few Teen Central picks to get you started. Kill Joy by Holly Jackson Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not looking forward to...
Next time you are at the Plainfield Library, stop by the lobby display case to see what is available in the Friends of the Library silent action. There are books for children of all ages, cookbooks to help you create something new, books to jump...
Sometimes, picking a book is difficult. It’s even more difficult when you don’t know what you like! Check out this list of some of the reads in Teen Central that can suck you into their worlds, even if you’re not a big reader! A Good Girl’s...
Recently a patron asked for tips on how to start reading to his baby. What books should he choose? At what age should he start? When should he do it? How long should they read together? These are excellent questions that many parents and caregivers have...
Looking for a new read in 2026 but not sure where to start? Here are a few staff favorites from the many fun and interesting stories that came out last year. Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and...
Summary (from Evergreen): Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just...
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill was the winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal. It’s not hard to see why. This is a story with complex themes, but presented in a way that is understandable for middle grade readers. Two of the...
