Whether it’s a story before bed, a playtime favorite, or an assigned book for school, reading aloud with your child is a great way to spend quality time as a family. However, as children grow into independent readers, it can be challenging for families to...
The Plainfield Guilford Township Library offers a variety of databases. TumbleBooks is an option that is helpful and fun for children. The TumbleBooks database can be found under the Digital Resources tab on the library website. Using TumbleBooks TumbleBooks is an online database created for elementary school...
Try creative ways to have fun in snowy weather! Then go back inside, warm up, and learn more about snow from these entertaining information books. Adventures In the Snow Snow Play: How to Make Forts & Slides & Winter Campfires, Plus the Coolest Loch Ness Monster and 23...
OverDrive’s latest Big Library Read is A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger! From November 2-16, booklovers with a PGTPL library card can join thousands of others around the globe by borrowing Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous YA fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to...
Kids have questions in the fall when leaves turn colors and drop off. Encourage your child’s curiosity with informational books about trees as well as more imaginative books that include trees! Imaginative Books About Trees Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley. This rhyming story tells of...
Reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing regularly prepare your child to read. In this post, we are going to focus on singing! Early Literacy Activities On the move You can play songs your child likes in the car and sing along them to help them hear syllables, word...
Can't join us for storytime at the library? Try creating your own version at home! Here are some ideas to try out from our recent series of space-themed storytimes. Books to Read The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max A Big Mooncake for Little Star...
Have you ever wanted to keep track of the books you have read? Or do you have difficulty organizing your to be read list? Using these reading bullet journal templates, you can better stay on top of your reading activities. Continue reading for instructions and...
The new school year has started and with it, PGTPL is here to help! Parents and educators can find helpful resources and services from the library to support learning for their students. Digital Resources We recommend these digital resources for students and educators: Scholastic Teachables: An online...
Even if you can't make it to the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library in person, there are many helpful services you can use at home! Library services at home Homebound delivery If you’re unable to leave your home to come to the library, we can bring you a monthly...
