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Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor There haven’t been many more hotly anticipated arrivals on the literary scene than Zadie Smith. Her debut manuscript was purchased before its completion while she was still a student at Cambridge. Since then, her novels have continued to be...

Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant Cartoonist Matthew Inman has published comics on his popular award-winning humor website, The Oatmeal, since 2009. Every few years, he compiles these comics into books, namely the #1 New York Times best-selling How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill...

You may read the 2022 Annual Report below, or click here to download. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Annual-Report-FINAL.pdf"]...

Summer Reading season is around the corner! Stock up on reading material and support the Library with your purchase. Book Sale from May 3 - 7 The Friends of the Library are hosting their second book sale of the year, and you won’t want to miss the...

If you are applying for a college that requires you to submit a portfolio, you need to put deep consideration into what you want to include because it is a reflection of yourself.  Click here for some examples of college portfolios! One of the most important things...

Last week at PGTPL, we created several different kinds of poems to celebrate National Poetry Month. Now you have the opportunity to work your creative muscles and write your very own unique poems!   Blackout Poetry The goal of blackout poetry is to create new meanings from written...

April is Citizen Science Month! Curious individuals of any age can act as amateur scientists to collect data on topics of interest, such as biology, ecology, health, transportation, and more. This data is then used by professional scientists who conduct important research that affects local,...

Did you just binge a new show and you’re desperate for more? Look no further! Teen Central has you covered. We may not have the new episodes you’re hoping for, but we have books that capture the same vibes of the shows you love!   Riverdale Riverdale...

Welcome to our new programming blog series: At-Home Teen Craft-A-Long! We will post instructions after one teen arts and crafts program each month so you can follow along at home. This is a great way to stay involved at the library, even if you are...

Are you on the lookout for new books to get lost in this year? Let the stars guide your reading with these YA titles that correspond to the 12 signs of the zodiac. You can check out the recommended book for your sun sign or...

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