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Propeller-Powered Cars

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us to build your very own propeller powered car! Learn about the science behind propulsion with this hands-on activity. To wrap up the program, we will have a race with our cars!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Join us to build your very own propeller powered car! Learn about the science behind propulsion with this hands-on activity. To wrap up the program, we will have a race with our cars!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

First Aid and CPR for Kids

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Introduce young children to CPR and First Aid skills in this special program led by Hendrick's Health for Humanity chapter!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduce young children to CPR and First Aid skills in this special program led by Hendrick's Health for Humanity chapter!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Art History For Kids: Vincent Van Gogh

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Calling all junior artists! Join us for a crash course lesson on Vincent Van Gogh and create a craft related to his works!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Calling all junior artists! Join us for a crash course lesson on Vincent Van Gogh and create a craft related to his works!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Junior Gardeners: Simple Seeds

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us to create your own garden in a glove! We'll learn about the life cycle of plants, then plant your own seeds to take home and grow.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Join us to create your own garden in a glove! We'll learn about the life cycle of plants, then plant your own seeds to take home and grow.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Local History for Homeschoolers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy and Family History, Guided Tour, History, Homeschool
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Homeschool Families: Join us for a tour of the Indiana Room and special archives, learn about the history of Plainfield and the library, and discover resources to help you research Indiana history or your family's roots!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Genealogy and Family History, Guided Tour, History, Homeschool
Event Details:

Homeschool Families: Join us for a tour of the Indiana Room and special archives, learn about the history of Plainfield and the library, and discover resources to help you research Indiana history or your family's roots!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Flat Stanley Adventures

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Come and make your own Flat Stanley to send in the mail, take on vacation, or bring around town!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Come and make your own Flat Stanley to send in the mail, take on vacation, or bring around town!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

History Come to Life

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
McMillan Room (combined A&B) at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Culture and Heritage, History, Performance
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, Seniors

What was life like in 1700's Indiana? As part of our year-long celebration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, immerse yourself and speak with traders, military personnel, and more in this interactive experience.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Culture and Heritage, History, Performance
Event Details:

What was life like in 1700's Indiana? As part of our year-long celebration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, immerse yourself and speak with traders, military personnel, and more in this interactive experience.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Magic Tree House Mysteries

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Party
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us for a night of magic and mystery at a Magic Tree House party! We will visit with dinosaurs, travel to King Arthur's Court, decode hieroglyphs in Ancient Egypt and search for the Pirate's treasure.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Party
Event Details:

Join us for a night of magic and mystery at a Magic Tree House party! We will visit with dinosaurs, travel to King Arthur's Court, decode hieroglyphs in Ancient Egypt and search for the Pirate's treasure.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Directed Drawing

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Calling all junior artists! Join us for a step-by-step drawing instruction!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Calling all junior artists! Join us for a step-by-step drawing instruction!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Make it: Recycled Castle Building

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Reuse material and develop your creative skills! Join us to build your own castle to take home with you.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Reuse material and develop your creative skills! Join us to build your own castle to take home with you.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Homeschool: Growing into Spring

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Home and Garden, Homeschool
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Homeschool families: Join us for a fun activity to welcome spring! Decorate a small clay pot and plant a seed to take home and grow.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Home and Garden, Homeschool
Event Details:

Homeschool families: Join us for a fun activity to welcome spring! Decorate a small clay pot and plant a seed to take home and grow.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Pollinator Party

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Celebrate spring with fun activities inspired by pollinators! Kids can explore simple crafts and activities that highlight how pollinators and plants in nature work together.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with fun activities inspired by pollinators! Kids can explore simple crafts and activities that highlight how pollinators and plants in nature work together.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Myth Mania

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us for a Jeopardy-style trivia game on Greek Mythology! 

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Games and Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for a Jeopardy-style trivia game on Greek Mythology! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Junior Gardeners: Journals and Seeds

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Home and Garden, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Have you ever wanted to start your own garden? Join us to learn how to start seeds and make your own garden journals to keep track of their growth!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Home and Garden, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start your own garden? Join us to learn how to start seeds and make your own garden journals to keep track of their growth!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Make It: Upcycled Fairy Lanterns

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, transform cardboard tubes into whimsical fairy homes that double as lanterns.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, transform cardboard tubes into whimsical fairy homes that double as lanterns.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Junior Science: Bug Builder

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Bring your observation and engineering skills! Explore insect specimens up close and make a bug inspired by what you observe.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Bring your observation and engineering skills! Explore insect specimens up close and make a bug inspired by what you observe.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Make it: Recycled Flowers

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Let your creativity bloom! Join us to make flowers using both recycled materials and traditional craft supplies. 

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Let your creativity bloom! Join us to make flowers using both recycled materials and traditional craft supplies. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Homeschool: Chemistry for Kids

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Homeschool families: Join us to learn some basic chemistry concepts and test them with exciting hands-on experiments!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Homeschool, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Homeschool families: Join us to learn some basic chemistry concepts and test them with exciting hands-on experiments!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Optical Illusion Art

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Create artwork that plays a trick on your eyes using patterns, lines, and color.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Create artwork that plays a trick on your eyes using patterns, lines, and color.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p.