Looking for a great middle school book about resiliency, friendship and a real look at disability from the main character’s point of view? Then you should check out Roll With It by Jamie Sumner. Ellie, our female protagonist, loves to bake and wants to be a...
While there are many famous holidays at this time of year, you may not be aware of Walt Disney Day. Walt Disney Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in December in remembrance of Disney’s founder, Walter Elias Disney, who was born on...
After many discussions and meetings, our team at PGTPL has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Arts Gala. While it has been a beloved community event for the past decade, there is a new nearby community partner opening in 2024 that is dedicated to...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Paul Lynch for his novel Prophet Song! Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually...
Did you know that singing to – and eventually with – your baby or young child has great benefits for preparing them to read? That’s right! Those seemingly silly nursery rhymes or sweet, gentle lullabies have a purpose beyond simply entertaining a fussy baby or helping...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The winners of the 10th Annual Kirkus Prize are here! The Kirkus Prize is presented by Kirkus Reviews, the venerable book review magazine, and awards $50,000 to a work in each of its three categories: fiction, nonfiction, and young...
Looking for a fun activity to do at home over the upcoming school breaks? This Flashlight Seek and Find craft can be made with a few materials and can spark creativity for your children, family, and friends. Use the instructions below to make your own! You’ll...
Many of you know and love Squishy, the turtle who has lived in the Children's Room since October 2020. We're delighted to announce that, as of November 14, he's found a new home at the PCMS IdeaLab! Mrs. McCrea-Gantz is thrilled to have Squishy and...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor On October 21, the winners of the 2023 Hugo Award were announced at Chengdu Worldcon, the site of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention. The Hugo Award is administered by the World Science Fiction Society and awards works in...
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library may be on lobby service right now, but our databases are always accessible at home. All our database resources are FREE to use with your PGTPL library card. We offer a variety of databases for students and families. To locate our...
