Spring Into Reading Warmer weather is returning, flowers are blooming, and the library has lots of fun activities planned for the season! What's New? Bookmark Reading Promotion In March, we designed and printed special bookmarks for the Van Buren Elementary PTO to distribute to students participating in their spring...
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?...
Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is a celebration of books and the connection they bring. This beloved program continues to grow and adapt each year with new resources and ideas for joining in. Visit the Children's Room all week to celebrate children's books at...
Keep an eye out for Mayme Snipes, Time Traveling Librarian, as she shares the histories of some of Plainfield's downtown buildings. The bright yellow window clings, located in the windows of buildings along Main Street, contain a QR code that will transport you to the...
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...
The Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest is back for 2026! Artists of all ages and skill levels can enter original designs based on this year’s theme: Unearth a Story. Entry forms are available at the library and by download here. Entries must be submitted at...
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 2026 Reading Challenge! We’ve pulled together a list of 12 prompts to push you out of...
The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library will not be renewing our Freegal or Freading subscriptions from Library Ideas when the current term ends at the beginning of 2026. Due to anticipated revenue shortfalls over the next several years, we are reevaluating services and making decisions accordingly. While...
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...
