There’s all kinds of stuff about adulting that no one talks about, or bothers to explain, before you’re suddenly the one making the decisions. In order to be more prepared for your future, here’s a few reads from Teen Central about everything from managing your...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here is a booklist featuring a variety of books for children about mental health and coping tools! Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available from another library through the Evergreen system. Nonfiction Mindfulness and Meditation: Handling Life with a Calm...
May has arrived and it brings warmer weather, kids out of school, and new offerings in the Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction. There are books by or about famous people, as well as books for World War II enthusiasts and that kids will...
Is life truly stranger than fiction? Here are a few Teen Central nonfiction stories that read like fiction. Give them a try and find out for yourself. A World Without Summer: A Volcano Erupts, A Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out by Nicholas Day ...
Spring is here! As the ground thaws after a long winter, insects of all kinds will be emerging from their winter naps. Insects are cold-blooded, so they need warmer temperatures to be active. Once the insects become active, they come out of their winter hiding...
Looking for books to give a second chance? DNF-ing is always a tough decision, but sometimes a second look is all you need to go from negative to positive! Here’s a few options from our collection in Teen Central! Be Not Far From Me by...
Spring Into Reading Warmer weather is returning, flowers are blooming, and the library has lots of fun activities planned for the season! What's New? Bookmark Reading Promotion In March, we designed and printed special bookmarks for the Van Buren Elementary PTO to distribute to students participating in their spring...
Popular books can be fun and interesting, but what about the overlooked gems people don't talk about? Here are a few underrated books that deserve another look. The Girl with no Reflection by Keshe Chow Princess Ying Yue once believed in love, but her arranged...
Spring is a great time to explore science with your young child! Here are a few simple activities you can easily work into your day. Natural Science So much is changing outside during spring! Walk around the same area multiple times over the course of a few...
Spring is here! Now that we have wonderful warm weather to enjoy, trips to the park or walks around your neighborhood are great ways to get your kids active and enjoy the spring weather! Here are a couple of ways to make those park outings...
