Part of getting ready for Summer Reading Club this year has been going out and into the schools to tell kids about the program and (hopefully) get them excited about it. As time has allowed, we have also read stories and done booktalks. Here's a...
In 'neighborhoods,' related books are kept together to make them easy for you to find. There are three kinds. Concept neighborhoods include Shapes, Colors, ABCs, etc. Holiday neighborhoods make it handy to find available books. Popular Character neighborhoods are frequently requested books like Pete the...
[caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignnone" width="300"] There are so many great things to borrow, so be sure to bring your library card and a BIG bag![/caption] ...
Everyone seems to love the funny books by Mo Willems - kids, teachers, and parents who read the same books over and over. (It's good for the kids, if that makes you feel better...
Your children's room is getting a facelift! The children's room will be closed starting Monday, April 21. We will be replacing the carpet, adding new furniture and paint, moving the help desk, updating the technology, adding new play areas and interactive toys, and much more....
Hey, young fans of eBooks and Audiobooks, our Overdrive consortium has a portal for you! There are 350+ new eBooks and audiobooks too. (You can still find the books for kids and teens through the original Overdrive portal.) These popular books are on the current ‘trending’ list: Percy Jackson Wonder Divergent...
I’d like to thank the wonderful people of the community who have supported the children’sprograms at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library throughout the years. As I prepare toretire at the end of this month, I’ve had time to reflect on my past twelve years as Children’sServices...
Once upon a time…Father Goose visited the Plainfield Library…and he's back again, inviting you to participate in the magical fun as our beloved nursery rhymes and fairy tales get a Mother Goose-approved make-over from musician/magician, Paul Odenwelder. Children of all ages are invited to join...
What's your favorite holiday book to read as a family? Need some ideas for holiday books to read together?Three of everyone's favorite children's room staff members have compiled their five favorite holiday books to read with families or children. Check out Laura's, Jan's, and Brenda's...
Did you know that November has been declared Picture Book Month? This is great news here in the Children's Room because we love picture books of all types. Here are a few of my personal favorites—feel free to chime in with yours!Caps for Sale by...
