New this month in the Friends of the Plainfield Library (FOL) silent auction is Weird and Unusual Trivia, a book with secret stories and surprising truths on faraway places, nature’s wonders and more. Also available, H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet takes your child...
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) determines the Division I men’s college basketball national champion with a single-elimination tournament. Branded as March Madness, the annual tournament consists of 68 teams. The 86th edition of the tournament will begin on Tuesday, March 18, and end on...
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein A Retelling by Tanya Landman A middle grade retelling of the classic tale of curiosity, imagination, and revenge. Far to the north, in the frozen seas of the Arctic, Captain Walton sees something that should not be there: a dog sled being pulled across...
Spring officially starts with the vernal equinox in late March, but it unofficially begins when you start seeing birds looking for food and building nests. From veteran birdwatchers to backyard dabblers to drivers waiting for geese to cross the road, we see the return of...
Looking for some new manga series to read? You’re in the right place! Teen Central has recently expanded its collection with a variety of new manga series, spanning multiple genres and age ranges! If you find a series you like, make sure to stop in and check...
The Indiana Room is pleased to share that the library now subscribes to an expanded database for the Indianapolis Star newspaper. Patrons now have access to the Star from 1903 - current day. Click here to explore! Expand the gray "Genealogy Databases" drop down...
The Plainfield-Guilford Public Library is pleased to announce the beginning of our English Conversation Hour program. This program is open to anyone who is trying to practice their English-speaking and listening skills. All speaking levels and language backgrounds are welcome! Our conversation hour will be structured...
Some of the best stories hide in our non-fiction section. It can be intimidating to look for books in that area, but did you know that’s where poetry, traditional fairy tales, and true stories live? Check out these stories from our non-fiction section that read...
Lois Lowry lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has written numerous novels for both children and young adults, including The Windeby Puzzle, Number the Stars, and the Giver series of novels. Lowry received her first Newbery Medal and The Jewish Book Award in the children's category...
Since 1975, the United States has welcomed over 3.6 million refugees – people who have had to flee their home countries due to war or political persecution. When talking about refugees, children may have a lot of questions such as “What is a refugee?” and...
