For over 100 years, International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8. It is a day to recognize both women's accomplishments and the struggles they face. To celebrate, we've picked out a variety of books written by women that highlight strong, diverse female characters....
What is Evergreen? Evergreen is group of Indiana libraries which have agreed to share a catalog and items with each other. You can request books, DVDs, and music from over 100 different libraries throughout the state! Here’s how to make your online account and navigate the site! On...
The Library will remain closed today February 16. Try these library apps and digital resources at home! From eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and TV shows, to documentaries, digital magazines, and more! Use the library from home with your computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook. Just grab...
To observe both the Open Door Laws regarding public meetings and to follow the Governor’s Executive Order to practice social distancing during the public health emergency, the February 16 meeting of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library Board of Trustees will be held as a virtual...
February is Black History Month! This is usually a time to read about the historic accomplishments and contributions made by Black people in medicine, culture, science, business, and social justice. It's also a time to learn about the struggles they faced due to slavery, and...
Did you know that the library has a large collection of Hendricks County cookbooks dating back to 1897? The cookbooks were locally published by a wide variety of organizations including schools, churches, clubs, and more. They feature family-favorite recipes from Plainfield and Hendricks County residents....
It's Good To Reread Your Child's Favorite Book Sometimes children want to hear the same story over and over again. That’s normal and developmentally appropriate. Children are taking in something new each time they hear it, according to research and articles such as "The Benefits of...
Hendricks County libraries are partnering with the Hendricks County Health Department to assist with scheduling and registering eligible people for the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, individuals 65 and older are eligible to sign up and register for the vaccine at any location in the state of...
Black History Month Black History Month is a great time to celebrate the history and culture of African-Americans. PGTPL recently received a grant from Indiana Humanities and the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to purchase materials to advance racial equity. Today we're featuring five books from that collection...
At the beginning of The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson series, we meet Percy, a 12-year-old boy. At first glance, it seems like Percy is just a regular boy who lives with his mom and is trying to figure out life....
