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...
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 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...
New year, new you! The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start fresh habits or focus on health and wellness goals. A great place to start is our library shelves, which house dozens of books about self-care, self-help, and self-improvement. For...
Get ready for midway munchies and carnival crushes because it's time for another state fair! The 2024 Indiana State Fair will begin on Friday, August 2, and run through Sunday, August 18. In honor of this event, we made a list of titles in our...
Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant This holiday season, there are even more ways to relax and indulge in a cozy Hallmark romance. The heartwarming stories you loved are now available as books! With the same Hallmark attention to storytelling, the selections below will...
While there are many famous holidays at this time of year, you may not be aware of Walt Disney Day. Walt Disney Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in December in remembrance of Disney’s founder, Walter Elias Disney, who was born on...
After many discussions and meetings, our team at PGTPL has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Arts Gala. While it has been a beloved community event for the past decade, there is a new nearby community partner opening in 2024 that is dedicated to...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Paul Lynch for his novel Prophet Song! Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The winners of the 10th Annual Kirkus Prize are here! The Kirkus Prize is presented by Kirkus Reviews, the venerable book review magazine, and awards $50,000 to a work in each of its three categories: fiction, nonfiction, and young...
