October is domestic violence awareness and prevention month. Whether your family has experienced violence and abuse or not, books are a great way to honor this month and learn about healthy relationships and body safety. Here are a few recommendations from the Children’s Room. Awareness These books...
Get adventurous with your cooking and sample food from other cultures! Adventurous Foods Week will begin on Saturday, September 29, 2024, and run through Sunday, October 5, 2024. The 5th Annual Hendricks County International Festival will be on Saturday, October 5, 2024. In honor of...
Adam Cesare lives in Philadelphia and is the winner of the 2020 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel. He wrote the Clown in a Cornfield series as well as hits such as Video Night, Influencer, and Tribesman. He also has...
September means kids of all ages are back in school, summer is almost over, and new items have been added to the Plainfield Friends of the Library silent auction. If you have the urge to build a robot, improve your knowledge of ancient Egyptian myths,...
This Fall and Winter most of the HVAC system is being overhauled with new chillers, water pumps, condensers, and two new air handler units being replaced. Overall the project is expected to take about 71 days; work begins on Monday, September 23rd and runs through Tuesday,...
Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody Emma Jones and Caleb Daniels were the best of friends - emphasis on the word “were”. After a falling out in eighth grade, Emma completely breaks all contact with Caleb, and the two of them haven’t spoken to each other in...
Looking for something new to read? Tired of all the popular titles? Give these hidden gems in Teen Central a try! Internment by Samira Ahmed Set in a horrifying near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens. With...
This fall, expect some thrilling new releases across many different genres! Check out some of the titles that are currently on order for Teen Central and make sure to check the catalog for availablity as each book gets closer to their release date! September Young Adult When Haru...
As the leaves slowly start the process of changing colors, there's nothing better than cozying up with a nice book. In this list, find some of the coziest reads on our shelves. Grab some cider and a nice warm blanket, and snuggle up to these...
Over the last few years manga has seen a continuous growth of interest, which has resulted in more titles becoming available for a wider audience. If you're looking to try out manga for the first time or looking to continue your favorite series, here are...
