The library is proud to announce its upcoming art exhibit featuring the work of artist Moumita Mukherjee, on display from October through December 2025 in the library’s Gallery. Mukherjee’s work is rooted in the human experience, exploring the depth of emotion and story through bold, layered...
Dragons have descended on PGTPL! Instead of flames and destruction, they offer friendship and assistance - but some may have agendas of their own. If you believe that dragons make everything better, we have the book and game for you! Board Game: Flamecraft Not every dragon is...
Mayme Snipes was one of the first professional librarians to work at the Plainfield library. Hired in 1909, she was responsible for many innovations. She introduced children’s story hour, began creating clipping and photo files, and started a historical collection. Mayme oversaw the construction of the...
Summer Reading Club 2025 “Color Our World” is up and running, so we still have art on the brain! Whether you want a game that will flex your creative muscles or an artistic biography of one of the 20th century’s most famous artists and storytellers,...
To better manage rising costs and prepare for funding shortfalls, we will be implementing a monthly spending cap for Hoopla, beginning June 1. Prior to this, there was no budget limit for this resource. The cap was determined by averaging Hoopla’s monthly costs over the...
Libraries Make Communities Stronger — Let’s Keep It That Way! At the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, we’re proud to be a place where everyone is welcome. Whether you’re here to find your next great read, explore new ideas, attend a program, or access technology, we’re here...
Are you looking to “go green” or spend more time outside in 2025? Our Library of Things has a variety of items to help you out! We’ve highlighted a few items we think are cool below, but don’t forget to check out the complete list...
Every spring, we celebrate Green Week to promote sustainability and educate people about the environment. This year, Green Week is April 20-26. We compiled a list of books below that focus on the three "R"s of the environment: reducing, reusing, and recycling. Click on a...
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...
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...
