With Halloween only days away, have you decided what your jack-o’-lantern will look like? From painting to carving, to accessorizing, we’ve selected some books that will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration for your pumpkin party this Halloween. Click on a book title to...
Celebrate families near and far with one of these great picture books from PGTPL! The Family Book by Todd Parr One Family by George Shannon Two Is Enough by Janna Matthies We Belong Together: a Book about Adoption and Families by Todd Parr The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffmann Families...
Boom, pow, crack! Expectations were exceeded, technology was tested, and laughs abounded at our first Stop Motion movie-making program! It was exciting to see how quickly the kids adapted to this technology. They created storyboards to plan their movie plots and promptly got hands on...
The 2015 Plainfield Garden Tour is June 20th and 21st and you won't want to miss it! Now in its 7th year, the tour features local gardens that are sure to please garden tourists. The tour is open to the public and will be held rain...
Show off your sweet-making skills in our Gingerbread House Contest! Bring in your entry into the Children's Room anytime December 1st through 5th during library hours. Entries will be accepted in three categories: Traditional-(the house is made of traditional gingerbread and everything on the house is edible) Non-traditional-...
Start a new family tradition this Holiday season at the library! Meet us Thursday, December 4th, anytime between 4:00pm - 7:00pm to decorate a ceramic cookie plate and enjoy other festivities! Celebrate the winter season with an evening at the library full of crafts, stories, and merry-making....
Once upon a time…Father Goose visited the Plainfield Library…and he's back again, inviting you to participate in the magical fun as our beloved nursery rhymes and fairy tales get a Mother Goose-approved make-over from musician/magician, Paul Odenwelder. Children of all ages are invited to join...
'Tis the season for awesome movies! I am a big fan of movies in general but I have a special place for holiday movies. Cold weather, hot cocoa and a good Christmas movie can be just the ticket to get in the holiday spirit this...
What's your favorite holiday book to read as a family? Need some ideas for holiday books to read together?Three of everyone's favorite children's room staff members have compiled their five favorite holiday books to read with families or children. Check out Laura's, Jan's, and Brenda's...
