Whether it’s trench coats in the foggy Berlin night, deep cover agents leaving stolen documents in dead drops, or old spymasters reading newspapers on park benches, there’s something that fascinates us about spy stories from Cold War-era Europe. Gather up your James Bond gadgets and...
It may be February, we haven't fully caught up from 2024! The 2025 Adult Reading Challenge may have launched in January, but we wanted to take a look at what the community read for the 2024 Adult Reading Challenge. We gathered some interesting statistics from...
Need something to do as the weather continues to warm up? Take a look at our list of simple book-themed crafts that you can easily do at home! 1. Fruit Slice Corner Bookmarks Requires: Origami paper, a pencil, scissors, and glue. 2. Mini Books Requires: Origami paper, scissors, a...
It’s January! Which means cold weather, gusty wind, and snow that would have been magical in December, but is now completely gross. It’s so easy to get the winter blues this time of year. But fear not! The library has the perfect solution! Take a look...
Queens are known as regal, elegant people who smile beautifully and wear gorgeous clothes and jewels. They also have nerves of steel and a take-no-crap attitude. Did you know that Catherine of Aragon commissioned a book about promoting equal education for women? Back in the...
It’s winter. It’s probably cold and snowy and windy. But then again, this is Indiana, so the weather is probably just plain strange. Here are some exciting upcoming books to keep you warm and cozy inside. The Thrill of Being a Trophy Wife...
[caption id="attachment_19683" align="alignleft" width="650"] Vote here for your favorite![/caption] It’s March Madness and the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library is getting into the spirit of things with its very first BATTLE OF THE BOOKS! Starting Monday, March 18, come to the library and see which 16 books are...
Our newest Kids Community Art project is up. We're excited and hopeful about the movie Mary Poppins Returns, so we had several movie tie-ins. Kids who dropped by the Children's Room could make a kite, and either leave it for us to display...
Books On Tap Book Club meets October 17, 6:30- 8 p.m. at the Black Swan Brew Pub in Plainfield. The topic/genre selection for October will be Horror or Scary books. Join us for good brews and good conversation! Now with a simpler format and as always,...
Are you looking for a book club to join? A reason to read, or just a reason to read something different? Are you hoping to meet other people to chat about what you're reading? Exciting Changes Ahead! Starting in January our popular Facebook Book Club and Books...
