The holidays are upon us and that means 2025 is nearby. The December Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction has journals and cookbooks to help you stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions. If you have some downtime after the holidays and want...
Elizabeth Wein is a keystone author in the niche WWII genre of YA reads. Born in the US and spending most of her life in the UK, she has developed a unique perspective on many historical events. Even as a child, she had a love...
Join us at the library this December for a series of sweet and cozy programs for teens. From making ornaments and stuffed yetis, to learning about and trying Korean tteokbokki, these upcoming programs are sure to be fun! Paper Crafts: 3D Ornaments Tuesday, December 03 from 3:15pm...
Come with Minli on her journey to Fruitless Mountain! Where the Mountain Meets the Moon follows the expedition of young, brave, and passionate Minli to change her family’s fortune. Minli must travel to Fruitless Mountain where she hopes to find the Old Man of the...
We are thankful for Thanksgiving movies, from comedy to horror and everything in between. Our collection has plenty of films set on or around Thanksgiving. Be sure to save room for these cinematic sides to finish off your holiday feast! Click on a movie title...
The November Friends of the Plainfield Library silent auction has items for Christmas! There are holiday-themed books, an advent calendar jigsaw puzzle, and Roger Williams’ Christmas Time album. The auction also includes books and other items that will make great gifts for those on your list! Stop by the...
What are “Branches” books? When it comes to early reading, bridging the gap between picture books and chapter books can be daunting. This is where “Branches” books come in! Published by Scholastic, Branches books are a line of early chapter books that are designed specifically for...
The end of the year is fast approaching. With the days getting darker and all the events coming up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are a few titles from Teen Central that may be of help if you start feeling too stressed. Everything Anxiety Ever...
Just like adults, kids can have very big emotions, and an important part of emotional development is learning how to identify these emotions. For kids, it can be scary and isolating when they feel big emotions and don’t understand how emotions can impact how we...
As the weather gets cool, and it becomes harder to find a reason to head outdoors, it becomes the perfect time to settle in with a good book. Here are some cozy titles to read while you're staying comfy and warm. Rougarou Magic by Rachel M. Marsh Rougarou...
