November is a great time to work on establishing a habit of gratitude with your children. Establishing a habit of gratitude can help form positive mental health in your child, which improves mood, helps them handle stress, boosts resilience, and raises self-confidence/self-esteem! All of these...
November is National Native American Heritage Month. There are three main tribes originally located in our area: The Kiikaapoi (also known as Kickapoo), Kaskaskia, and the Myaamia, or Miami. The Indigenous people have several games of skill that are still popular today. One of these games...
The air is crisp and the leaves are falling. It’s the perfect time to do a craft inside while you’re warm and cozy. Here are three crafts to try this fall: Leaf Printing For this craft you’ll need leaves, paint, paint brushes, and paper or a canvas....
Teaching your child how to read and preparing them for school can be a daunting task. You want to be sure they are grasping all the necessary skills an early reader needs. One of the best ways to start is with music! See below for...
Cooler weather is here, and we have cozy and spooky stories, songs, and activities to fit every mood! Join us for programs at the library or use our Storytime at Home outlines to create your own activities! Fall Children's Programs Looking for free, family-friendly programs? Check out our Events...
Finding the right book isn’t always easy. Sometimes you know exactly what you are looking for, other times you just have a topic in mind, or maybe you’re simply hoping something will catch your eye. We’re always happy to help you at the Children’s Desk, over...
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...
Celebrate the season with some picture books featuring not-so-scary monsters! The creatures in these stories are silly, playful, funny … even cute. They romp; they stomp; they resist haircuts and refuse to go to bed. Check one out to read to your adorable little monster! https://plainfield.evergreenindiana.org/MyAccount/MyList/2750 By...
Fall is here, and with it we have some great resources to enjoy the season! From booklists to nature walks, check out these blog posts! Storytime at Home: Fall Cozy Fall Reads for Kids Fall Nature Walk Marvelous Trees Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Books to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage...
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...
