So many books today seem to take place in either California or Washington, D.C. And their authors all seem to be from New York. And while we love these books, well, sometimes we just want something a little more familiar. Perhaps a different location, or...
Why read a mystery novel? From the drama to the complex plots, mysteries are a mental puzzle. Readers follow every crumb of evidence the author leaves behind, trying to solve the puzzle on their own before the big reveal at the end of the book. From...
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library’s mission is to be the place to connect, discover, learn, and enjoy. With this community resource spotlight, our goal is to connect our patrons to local agencies. This blog features Susie's Place, a local child advocacy center. Child Abuse Prevention April is National Child...
From Sunday, April 4 to Saturday, April 10, 2021 enter your original artwork in our Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest! The winning entries for early literacy, children, teens, and adults will be featured on our Summer Reading Club bookmarks. [embed]https://youtu.be/S_YLmBFEuZ8[/embed] Contest Requirements All artwork should follow the...
2021 Adult Reading Challenge 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 2021 Reading Challenge today! We've put together a list of 18 prompts to...
On the most recent episode of the Library's podcast "They Might Be Librarians", Lauren W, Reann, Brianna and Evelyn dive into the topic of Romantic Comedies, both on the page and the on the screen. Check it out and learn why they love a good...
On Monday, March 1, the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library will resume in-house service. Patrons are welcome to make brief, socially distanced visits to the library during this time. Library Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9a-8p Friday: 9a-6p Saturday: 9a-5p Sunday 1-5p Safety Precautions The Library will continue to monitor Executive Orders, health department guidelines, and...
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library's mission is to be the place to connect, discover, learn, and enjoy. With this community resource spotlight, our goal is to connect our patrons to an early intervention agency, First Steps. Childhood Milestones Every child develops at their own rate. There are milestones that...
For over 100 years, International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8. It is a day to recognize both women's accomplishments and the struggles they face. To celebrate, we've picked out a variety of books written by women that highlight strong, diverse female characters....
February is Black History Month! This is usually a time to read about the historic accomplishments and contributions made by Black people in medicine, culture, science, business, and social justice. It's also a time to learn about the struggles they faced due to slavery, and...
