Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year many of us make resolutions or goals to try new things. Here are books for young readers about trying new things, making goals, and new beginnings! Non-fiction The Wolves Return: A New Beginning for Yellowstone National Park...
Upcycling is an eco-friendly and inexpensive way to give fun and creative gifts for any occasion. Upcycling reduces waste, air and water pollution. It’s also beneficial in that it conserves energy and resources! Handmade and upcycled gifts are more unique and personalized than anything you can find...
Have you ever been curious about which books get checked out the most at the library? As the year comes to a close, we took a look at the highest-circulating items in the Children’s Room. Here are the top titles in each category for 2025: Children’s...
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...
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...
