It’s the dead of October, and for many of us, that means that the time has never been better to curl up and watch some scary movies. Rotten Tomatoes has recently updated their list of the 200 best horror movies ever, and we think that...
Teens, did you know your library card allows you to access thousands of movies online? Kanopy is a completely free digital streaming service available to library card holders. With over 30,000 titles, there’s something for everyone! How Does it Work? Watching videos through Kanopy only takes a...
As we approach the Oscars on Sunday, February 9, be sure to check out some of the most favored films of the year! The library has several nominees that are already in the collection, and we will be sure to add the rest as they...
The library has recently added some great documentaries to both our digital and physical collections. Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter, Wowbrary, and receive an email each Saturday morning with a complete list of our latest additions. Here are some documentary recommendations from...
New Program We are so excited to get a new series of programs off the ground starting in August! Film Club is starting up! In this new club, we will focus on a specific directorial filmography: watching it movie by movie, and hosting a discussion of...
When you’re gearing up for Summer Reading, don't forget the tons of digital materials available with your library card! Here are a few "stellar" titles we recommend: Movies & TV [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#f8b938' thickness='8' up='2' down='2'] [vc_row row_type='row' text_align='left' css_animation=''][vc_column width='1/1'] Fight for Space (Available through Hoopla or Kanopy) In...
Summer Reading Club is up to full speed, and it's busy in the Children's Room! Today was the first day for the free lunch program - Quakers' Lunch Truck, sponsored by the USDA and Plainfield Community School Corporation- which brings a lot of people...
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...
"What should I read next?" you ask. Don't worry! We've got you covered. Check our new service: May We Suggest Next to each staff picture is a brief description of what we're reading or watching or listening to as well as some of our hobbies and interests. If...
If you're interested in independent, foreign language, classic, or documentary films, have we got something for you! Get out your library card and sign up for Kanopy, the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library's on demand video streaming service. Once you've signed up, you can stream over 26,000...
