Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant Along with his #1 bestselling series of historical thrillers in the Killing series, Bill O'Reilly explored another avenue of historical retelling as an executive producer on the TV series, Legends & Lies. This documentary series presented the history of...
Hey, Kindle users: using Libby just got a whole lot easier! Download the Libby App in the Amazon Appstore The wait is finally over– OverDrive recently made the Libby app available for Kindle Fire users in the Amazon Appstore. Now Kindle Fire users can read library eBooks...
On May 23, the Booker Prize Foundation announced that the 2023 International Prize was awarded to Time Shelter by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and its English translator, Angela Rodel. The International Booker Prize was established in 2004 to expand upon the Booker Prize, which was previously only...
The Friends of the Plainfield Library are proud to announce the return of “Gardens in Bloom” the Plainfield Garden Tour! This June 24th and 25th is your chance to tour some of the most beautiful gardens and yards in the area. There will be seven lovely...
Spring represents new beginnings, reawakening us to the beauty of nature after a cold winter. A productive way to kick off this new season is spring cleaning! Having a clean environment can promote wellness, and contribute to a positive new transformation. Find ideas on how...
On Sunday, May 14, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) presented their 58th Annual Nebula Awards to writers and creators of speculative fiction works released in 2022. The Nebulas, along with the Hugo Awards, are the most prestigious awards in the speculative fiction...
Did you know that May 18 is International Museum Day? Celebrate International Museum Day We suggest taking a family field trip to one of Indiana’s museums. PGTPL has museum passes (and many other cool things) in the Library of Things. You can check them out with your...
The popularity of tabletop gaming has grown over the last few years, and PGTPL is here for it! We’re excited about Kanopy’s latest announcement: Adventure Never Ends: A Tabletop Saga. This documentary was co-produced by Kanopy and TIME Studios. Adventure welcomes old friends and new to...
On May 8th, we learned the winners and finalists for the Pulitzer Prize! Since 1917, the Pulitzer Prize has been awarded for excellence in a variety of fields in the United States. It’s a very prestigious award, worth $15,000 and a whole lot of clout....
Mothers help keep the family sane, fed, and the world going. Join us in celebrating the mothers in your life with one of the mom-coms below! Mom-coms feature comedic, highly relatable, and realistic depictions of motherhood, perfect for moms. Click on a book title to...
