Summer is finally here! Even if school is not in session, summer is still a great time to get into a new book or series if you’re looking for a way to fill your free time. Whether you’re participating in the annual Summer Reading Club,...
Teaching literacy through storytelling Storytelling initially involves children listening to stories. Then, they can learn how to relate to and empathize with characters. Next, they can move on from listening to creating their own stories. Children can create stories first orally and eventually through pictures and...
All Around the Table: Berries Wednesday, June 14, 5:30-6:30p, McMillan A Gathering around a table to share delicious food is one of the best ways to build community, and this summer the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library will launch an intergenerational cooking club to foster just that. However, this...
School is almost out and Summer Reading Club 2023 is almost here! You can sign up now and pick up your reading logs starting on Tuesday, May 30. But why is Summer Reading Club so important? Here are five great reasons to sign up you and...
Learn to make your own bookmarks using a few household craft materials and your imagination. You can use various colors and designs to decorate your craft however you’d like. Follow along these step-by-step instructions with photos to practice making a functional origami bookmark: You’ll Need: Paper ...
Did you ever want to make and play your own instrument? How about a guitar? Below you will find instructions on how to make your own guitar out of a tissue box, rubber bands, paper towel roll and other supplies listed. You can use your...
Did you know that your love for Minecraft can extend beyond the screen and into the library? Several books and book series feature your favorite hostile mobs, blocky characters, and diverse biomes from the popular game. Minecraft tie-ins Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks “The first official Minecraft novel...
Developing a journal routine has many outstanding benefits for children of all ages including improved writing skills, reading comprehension, creativity, and emotional intelligence. However, in order to maintain a journaling practice for children, it is important to make the experience fun and enjoyable. Listed below...
Cooking with children is beneficial in many ways. They learn what ingredients are and strengthen their vocabulary. Measuring ingredients helps with hand-eye coordination and can strengthen hand development. Cooking with children can also be a way to introduce your child to new foods. Kids are...
Do you have an aunt or an uncle? For some kids, aunts and uncles are the ones who take care of them. For others, aunts and uncles hold a special place in the family and in their heart as well. Here are ten children's books...
