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Plainfield library gets a facelift
PLAINFIELD — The staff of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library rolled up their sleeves to create a new look for patrons. The facility needed new carpeting and the staff took advantage of a week-long closing to make some other changes to enhance the library.

September 15, 2011 4 Photos
Library offers ‘An Evening With John Green’
PLAINFIELD— Teens and young adults are buzzing about John Green’s visit to the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library at 7 p.m. April 14.

March 29, 2011 1 Photo
Download a book or song ... free and fast
If you were out and about during the holiday season you probably saw a few people cheerfully gazing into the glow of their smart phones or tablets. They were busy and on the go, checking work e-mail, texting friends, listening to music, or searching for the closest Thai restaurant.

January 17, 2011 1 Photo
Celebrate ‘Family History Month’
Several years ago, I did not attend a family reunion because of a scheduling conflict. The aunt who had kept “the family statistics” decided she was ready to hand the job over to someone else. My mother volunteered me and I learned to never miss a family reunion.

October 4, 2010 1 Photo
Technology moves forward and so do your area libraries
Do you remember the Jetsons? This futuristic cartoon set in the 21st Century from the great minds at Hanna-Barbera originally aired in 1962. “Meet, George Jetson ... Jane, his wife...” I loved the catchy theme song!

September 21, 2010
The schools of Liberty Township
While organizing the Clayton-Liberty Township Library’s archives in 2004, we found ephemera from many of the former schools that existed here.

September 7, 2010 1 Photo
Library briefs 6-16-10
June 18, 2010
Library cuts put off until July
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Board of Trustees has postponed any decisions on closing any of its branches until its July 15 board meeting.

June 14, 2010
Library briefs for June 9, 2010
June 8, 2010