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,...
Lightlark by Alex Aster Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark emerges to host the Centennial, a deadly competition where six cursed rulers vie for one chance to break their realms’ ancient curses—even at the cost of one ruler’s life. Isla Crown, the young ruler of...
If you’re looking for some fun things to do this summer, you don’t have to spend a lot of money or stray very far from home. Here are some ideas for free or low-cost activities to try as a family or with friends. Go outdoors Check your...
The 14th Annual Plainfield Garden Tour & Gardens in Bloom is taking place on Saturday, June 28th from 10-4pm and Sunday, June 29th from 1-5pm. The Friends need volunteers for 2 hour time slots to check tickets at the gardens. Learn more and sign up to...
Looking for a fun reading challenge to keep you occupied over the summer? Well, look no further! Give these 10 prompts a try when choosing your to-be-read list! When you complete a challenge, consider adding a photo on Instagram and tag Teen Central! #teencentral_pgtpl Read a book...
The June silent auction sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Library has something for everyone! There are books for children, gardeners, World War II enthusiasts, Downton Abbey bingers, bird lovers, summer travelers, Kristin Hannah followers, and more. Be sure to stop by the lobby display...
Summer break can immediately bring certain things to mind: going out and enjoying the sun, hanging out with friends, or going on trips with family. But have you thought about visiting your favorite library this summer? You should give it a try; there are so...
We get it. Life is hectic. Between work, school drop-offs, and all the other daily chaos, finding time to stop by the library can feel impossible. But here’s the good news: we’ve got some library hacks to make accessing our materials easier, faster, and stress-free,...
Prince of Glass and Midnight by Lindsey Miller This is not your typical Cinderella story. August is the crown prince of his kingdom, and his father is intent on getting him married. But after the loss of his mother, love is the last thing on his mind....
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...
