Magic: the Gathering – an enigmatic card game to some, a competitive sport for others. Have you been wanting to learn how to play? Well, you’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll go over some basic rules of Magic: The Gathering, including important...
“Color Our World”™ through reading, early literacy activities, art, and fun with this year’s Summer Reading Club! The Summer Reading Club (SRC) is an easy, exciting way to encourage people of all ages to read and to inspire caregivers to do early literacy activities with younger...
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...
The weather’s getting warmer and the seasons are changing! Here’s a list of activities to try for both those rainy and sunny days! Sunny day activities Sidewalk chalk This is a classic spring and summer activity! Get some colorful chalk and let your imagination run wild....
May brings lots of excitement and people to the local area. To help you relax, the Friends of the Plainfield Library (FOL) is offering several new games and puzzles, along with gently used books. For Father’s Day and the men in our lives, there...
At the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, we are always looking for ways to be good stewards of our community’s resources. That’s why we’ve made the thoughtful decision to donate our library van to the Area 31 Career Center in order to reduce ongoing maintenance and...
Combining reading with playtime offers many benefits for early childhood development. It enhances vocabulary, improves motor skills, and adds different sensory experiences. Both reading and playtime are wonderful ways to create lasting bonds and memories for children and their caregivers. Making walking puppets out of your...
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...
Summer might be right around the corner, but there's still fun to be had at the library! Check out all of the programs happening this month in Teen Central! Teens Craft: Hydrophobic Sand Thursday, May 01 from 3:15p - 4p Learn how to make soft and stretchy sand...
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...
