Grant-seekers and fundraisers will love the library’s latest digital resource! The library now has access to the Foundation Directory Online for anyone to use within the library building. What is Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Directory Online provides access to an exhaustive database of grantmakers and grants...
Plainfield Library and Plainfield WalMart Neighborhood Market Pharmacy Work Together to Host Flu Shot Clinic The Plainfield Library will host two flu shot clinics at the Library in September and October of this year. What You Need to Get Your Vaccine For the first time in several years,...
Hidden Figures, a bestselling novel and award-winning film, tells the story of the “West Computing” group, the exceptionally talented African American women whose manual calculations sent John Glenn into orbit. Join us in celebrating five years since the novel’s release by learning about other incredible...
Like Connie Brockway wrote, “No one ever fell in love gracefully.” As summer turns to fall, we’re celebrating that clumsy stumble into love with some fall-related romance novels. Click on the book title to place a hold on a physical copy through the Evergreen Catalog. That...
Mary Shelley, the “mother” of science fiction, is best known for her novel Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein is a scientist determined to bring one of his experiments to life. When he’s finally successful, Frankenstein rejects the monstrosity he created, sparking a series of events that has...
School may have just started, but it’s the perfect time to start planning for fall break or a weekend trip! We’ve selected some Indiana travel guides that will take you from toboggan runs, to wineries, to alpaca farms. Click on the book title to place...
The Olympics have returned! The 2021 Tokyo Olympics begin on Friday, July 23 with the opening ceremony and run until Sunday, August 8. After a year’s delay, athletes and spectators alike are eager for the competition to resume. To learn more about the Olympics itself,...
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah is one of the year's big hits! This New York Times Bestseller has circulated through book clubs across the nation. If you liked The Four Winds, try out these similar books! Click each book title to place a hold...
Books with animal characters may seem like they’re only for kids, but there is a fantastic selection for adults too! From processing grief to bringing families together, these books offer a different perspective of life through the eyes of our furry and feathered friends. Click...
Preserving history is a mission of the Indiana Room. We wanted to be sure to capture this moment in pandemic history and document it for the future. Thanks to the Plainfield residents who participated in our Oral History project. Listen in their own words how...
