New Meeting Room Policy and Reservation System The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library recently adopted a new Meeting Room Policy, which will become fully effective on January 1, 2026. The Library is also in the process of switching to a new reservation system, which will be launched...
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and community spirit at Trick-or-Treat on Simmons Street, a family-friendly event hosted in partnership between the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library Plainfield United Methodist Church. The event will take place on Thursday, October 30, from 5 to 7...
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when libraries across the country highlight the vital role they play in lifelong learning, connection, and opportunity. At the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library (PGTPL), the message is simple: a library card is one of the most...
In today’s world, kids are surrounded by media: from YouTube videos and TikTok clips to classroom projects powered by AI. While these tools can spark creativity and learning, they also bring challenges: misinformation, disinformation, and overwhelming amounts of content. Helping children build media literacy skills...
Have you stumbled on a topic that really piques your interest? Or maybe you’ve reached the end of your favorite podcast’s back catalog, but still want more? Well, don’t worry, our nonfiction collection has got you covered! Are you a fan of true crime podcasts like...
Are you a local homeschooling family with curriculum or materials that your children have outgrown or that you’re no longer using? Or are you looking for new books and resources to help you get started or supplement what you’re already doing? If so, PGTPL has just...
The Friends of the Plainfield Library have updated the silent auction for July. There is a signed copy of the autobiography of Minnie Pearl. A 3-part Reader’s Digest series about National Parks, Historic Places and Back Roads and Hidden Corners is available. Also, the auction includes a...
Have your kids ever wanted to get an inside scoop at the library or practice being a librarian for a day? Now any kids, preK-5th grade, can become a Kid Librarian at PGTPL! To sign up, fill out a form giving your contact information and selecting...
The 14th Annual Plainfield Garden Tour & Gardens in Bloom is taking place on Saturday, June 28th from 10-4pm and Sunday, June 29th from 1-5pm. The Friends need volunteers for 2 hour time slots to check tickets at the gardens. Learn more and sign up to...
It’s almost time for our Summer Reading Club’s June 2 kickoff, and we’re getting excited! This year’s theme is “Color Our World,” so we’re turning to parts of the collection with bright & colorful art-related items. And don’t forget to check out www.plainfieldlibrary.net/summerreading, where you...
