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...
Have you ever found yourself reading the same type of book over and over again? Do you tend to read the same genre or author? If so, join our 2025 Reading Challenge! We’ve pulled together a list of 12 prompts to push you out of...
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...
The Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo In a world of gods and monsters, we follow two beings who couldn’t be more at odds. Atia, a monster of illusion, a creature of dreams that feeds on your greatest fears and nightmares. She is the last of her kind,...
Happy New Year from the Friends of the Plainfield Library! To welcome in the New Year, the silent action has books on baseball parks, Norman Rockwell, the Civil War, John Wayne, and The Andy Griffith Show. The coffee table book Bridges by Judith Dupré is also offered. ...
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...
Behind the scenes of dramatic play in the library Written by Madelyn K., Youth Services Librarian If you’ve visited our children’s room in the past year, you’ve probably noticed the dramatic playstand near the entrance. From sandwich shops and intergalactic trading posts to fantasy pet adoption centers,...
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...
Did you know that, if you live in Guilford Township, the Children’s Room will bring books to you? What is Home Delivery? We offer two different types of home delivery services: collection kits – which are one-time deliveries you can request as frequently as you like –...
Are you about to run your first original D&D game? Writing your first fantasy novel or maybe just curious about what it takes to create a fantasy world? Well, you are in the right place! Creating a whole new world sounds daunting, but here is...
