In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Eastern European immigrants came to America. Join speaker Lisa Alzo to discuss how to use traditional methods and online resources to overcome common barriers to researching our Eastern European ancestors. buff.ly/46dJ1AN

The plants in the Library's raised beds are thriving, too! Keep your eyes peeled 👀 for our free veggies basket, coming soon. 🍅🥬

Howdy from Read More Farms, where harvesting isn't far off now! Featuring a special appearance by a pollinator pal. 🌿🦋

For your consideration: #Barbie Dreamlibrary. Who's off to Barbie Land this weekend?? 🩷

Thank you to the sensational staff at the @PlainfieldIL pumping station 🚰 for giving us an inside look into how we get our water, with a super soaker grand finale! See all the photos on our Flickr account: buff.ly/3NZ1Y1O

Learn to identify and avoid online phishing and scamming attempts to help safeguard your personal information. Join us on July 21 at 11am for our "How to Spot Phishing and Scamming" program presented by the Office of the Attorney General. buff.ly/46FDxie

Yesterday's #Bluey parties were a wackadoo time - thanks to all our mates who came to party with us! See all the photos on our Flickr: buff.ly/43c8jMF #plainfieldlibrary

We're already halfway through Summer Reading!

Happy birthday, USA 🇺🇸 -- have a fun and safe Independence Day, everyone! 🗽🎇🦅

Reminder: We'll be closing early at 5:00 PM tomorrow, July 3 and will remain closed through Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸🎆 (Once we close, head on over to the Plainfield Food Truck Festival at Bott Park! Learn more here: buff.ly/44cMVbh)

The Will County GIS Division created this interactive map to help people find 4th of July fireworks shows in their area - check it out and enjoy 🎆: buff.ly/44qsjMu

Thanks to the fantastic folks at WESCOM (Western Will County Communication Center), our friends that joined us for today's What Happens When I Dial 9-1-1? program know just what to do in an emergency! See all the photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKAL7

Great news for people who love old news — you can access archived issues of the Chicago Daily News from 1875 to 1978 with your library card. This was THE paper for Chicago family news, making it a valuable resource for all you genealogists! Find it here: buff.ly/3r9u4PP

We'll be closing early at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 3 and will remain closed through Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸🎆 (Once we close, head on over to the Plainfield Food Truck Festival at Bott Park! Learn more here: buff.ly/44cMVbh)

The crops are thriving in Alyse P., Jeff K. and Stacy S.'s Community Garden plots! 🌿💚

395 people came to play in the foam at yesterday's Foam Party - yes, you read that right: 3-9-5! That was one sudsy summer shindig. 🫧🫧🫧 #plainfieldlibrary

Our backyard bees are hard at work... think we'll see any honey this year? 🐝🍯

We're giving you more 24/7/365 access to your items with a second set of Grab & Go Lockers, located outside the Library building. Get the full scoop: buff.ly/42R1cZW

Community Engagement & Marketing had the cutest little visitor today: Bear! 🐶💖

Happy #Juneteenth! These are just a select few titles that capture the history, spirit and importance of our newest federal holiday - we're open today, so stop by to discover more.