It’s almost time for our Summer Reading Club’s June 2 kickoff, and we’re getting excited! This year’s theme is “Color Our World,” so we’re turning to parts of the collection with bright & colorful art-related items. And don’t forget to check out www.plainfieldlibrary.net/summerreading, where you...
Planning a family road trip? Keep the backseat boredom at bay with some great audiobooks the whole family can enjoy! The first 18 titles on our list are CD audiobooks available right on the shelves at PGTPL. The rest are eAudiobooks you can stream or download...
Every year during Financial Literacy Month, we celebrate Money Smart Week to empower people with the knowledge and skills necessary to make well-informed personal finance choices. This year, Money Smart Week is April 15-21, so we’ve compiled a list of books about one of the...
It’s time for PGTPL’s Bloom and Grow gardening program series, and we have a board game and book pairing to set the scene. After you’ve checked out Village Green and Garden Wonderland, drop by the library for tips and resources to start your own garden! ...
As spring begins to take hold, it is the perfect time for children to learn about plants and how they grow! The following books from our collection can help your child learn about how plants grow, and you can visit our seed library for flower,...
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) determines the Division I men’s college basketball national champion with a single-elimination tournament. Branded as March Madness, the annual tournament consists of 68 teams. The 86th edition of the tournament will begin on Tuesday, March 18, and end on...
Spring officially starts with the vernal equinox in late March, but it unofficially begins when you start seeing birds looking for food and building nests. From veteran birdwatchers to backyard dabblers to drivers waiting for geese to cross the road, we see the return of...
Some of the best stories hide in our non-fiction section. It can be intimidating to look for books in that area, but did you know that’s where poetry, traditional fairy tales, and true stories live? Check out these stories from our non-fiction section that read...
Since 1975, the United States has welcomed over 3.6 million refugees – people who have had to flee their home countries due to war or political persecution. When talking about refugees, children may have a lot of questions such as “What is a refugee?” and...
Observe Black History Month by reading picture books that honor the struggles, highlight the contributions, and celebrate the experiences of Black Americans. Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed “When young Mae Jemison is asked by her teacher what she wants to be when she grows up,...
