Next time you are at the Plainfield Library, stop by the lobby display case to see what is available in the Friends of the Library silent action. There are books for children of all ages, cookbooks to help you create something new, books to jump...
Sometimes, picking a book is difficult. It’s even more difficult when you don’t know what you like! Check out this list of some of the reads in Teen Central that can suck you into their worlds, even if you’re not a big reader! A Good Girl’s...
Recently a patron asked for tips on how to start reading to his baby. What books should he choose? At what age should he start? When should he do it? How long should they read together? These are excellent questions that many parents and caregivers have...
Looking for a new read in 2026 but not sure where to start? Here are a few staff favorites from the many fun and interesting stories that came out last year. Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and...
Summary (from Evergreen): Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just...
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill was the winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal. It’s not hard to see why. This is a story with complex themes, but presented in a way that is understandable for middle grade readers. Two of the...
Pick a night of the week for some “book club” fun! Your family book club doesn’t have to look like a traditional book club. Every evening, you can sit down as a family and spend time reading a book together. You can pass the book...
In some worlds, we see the worst timeline play out. Whether it be through environmental failure, or the outbreak of a terrible disease, check out these teen dystopias stories where revolution flourishes. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in 264 days. Her lethal touch...
While you are out “enjoying” the February weather, be sure to stop by the Plainfield Library to see what’s new in the Friends of the Library silent auction. To commemorate President’s Day, there are biographies on Presidents Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. Also available is the 2001...
Keep an eye out for Mayme Snipes, Time Traveling Librarian, as she shares the histories of some of Plainfield's downtown buildings. The bright yellow window clings, located in the windows of buildings along Main Street, contain a QR code that will transport you to the...
