August has arrived and that brings new offerings to the Plainfield Friends of the Library silent auction. Stop by the lobby display case next time you are at the library to see what’s new! Books on art, war, knots, famous people, dinosaurs and faraway places...
Summer vacation may be ending soon, but the season is still going strong! As we wind down, here are some summer-y reads from our collection in Teen Central! Love In Ruins by Auriane Desombre Natalie and Luca have always wanted to go to Greece, so...
You don’t have to travel far to find a little magic. Begin a fantastic journey of your own by traveling to places both familiar and distant with these picks from Teen Central. The Last Best Quest Ever by F.T. Lukens Seventeen-year-old Ellinore, famous as the...
Looking for a good mystery? Looking for a book that will keep you on your toes? Well, look no further! Teen Central has so many reads for you to sink your teeth into! Today, we’ll take a look at just a fraction of what is...
Our Summer Reading Club is quickly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Over the past several weeks, our dinosaur-themed books have been flying off the shelves, and we couldn’t be happier to know that so many kids in...
July brings the 250th anniversary of our nation with much celebration! The Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction features books about the founding of our country. Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence brings together the personalities and decisions that shaped the course of...
Looking for a new tale to lead you on an adventure? Journey through time and across worlds with these Teen Central picks. [caption id="attachment_27902" align="alignleft" width="133"] [/caption] The Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps by Johnathan Auxier Since before recorded time, magic and reason have been...
People are often surprised when we tell them their very young infant can participate in our Summer Reading Club by doing the Every Child Ready to Read early literacy practices: reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Then, they’re frequently more confused, saying, “But my newborn can’t...
Sometimes a book, or series, finishes in the worst way possible. Other times, they finish and no one can agree on what it all means! Take a look at the books we consider to have some of the most divisive reads in Teen Central! Divergent...
With so many options to choose from when it comes to a good read, which ones call out to you when you're hunting for a new story? What do you prefer when you only have time to get through one book? What do your favorite...
