July brings the 250th anniversary of our nation with much celebration! The Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction features books about the founding of our country. Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence brings together the personalities and decisions that shaped the course of...
Next time you’re at the library, stop by the display case to see what’s new in the June silent auction organized by the Friends of the Plainfield Library. There are books for cooks (several vintage!), kids, superhero fans, lighthouse lovers, and science fiction followers. The auction...
May has arrived and it brings warmer weather, kids out of school, and new offerings in the Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction. There are books by or about famous people, as well as books for World War II enthusiasts and that kids will...
April is here and the Friends of the Plainfield Library (FOL) silent auction has new offerings. There are several children’s books including Presidential Pets which describes some of the unique inhabitants that lived at the White House. Looking for a gift for Mother’s Day in May?...
Next time you are at the Plainfield Library, stop by the lobby display case to see what is available in the Friends of the Library silent action. There are books for children of all ages, cookbooks to help you create something new, books to jump...
While you are out “enjoying” the February weather, be sure to stop by the Plainfield Library to see what’s new in the Friends of the Library silent auction. To commemorate President’s Day, there are biographies on Presidents Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. Also available is the 2001...
The library is delighted to announce its first gallery exhibition of 2026, featuring the work of professional artist Libby Whipple alongside the talented artist collective The Basement Brushers. The exhibit will be on display January through February 2026, during regular library hours. The Basement Brushers is...
Happy New Year from the Friends of the Plainfield Library! We hope one of your first stops in 2026 will be a visit to the library to see what’s new in the January silent auction. Ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet? The auction includes...
December brings us holidays, the end of the year, and new offerings in the Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction. For 2026 resolution making and goal setting, there are books about light and healthy cooking, fitness walking, and garden planning. There are also albums...
Evergreen - our catalog and circulation software - will undergo its annual update on December 6 - 7. The system will go offline sometime late on December 5th and should be back up sometime December 7th. During the update period, some digital services will not...
