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Letter Detective Agency

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Games and Gaming, Literacy
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Crack codes and uncover hidden letters through hands-on literacy activities. 

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

Crack codes and uncover hidden letters through hands-on literacy activities. 

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

Young Artists: Scribble Art

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Do you love making art? Join us to create something amazing! In this session, learn how to use scribbles to create colorful masterpieces.

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

Do you love making art? Join us to create something amazing! In this session, learn how to use scribbles to create colorful masterpieces.

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

Homeschool: Mad for Mad Libs

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Writing and Poetry, Homeschool
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Homeschool families: Practice parts of speech by filling in the blanks to create hilarious stories and share them with friends! Mad Libs will be adapted for school-aged children of all reading levels.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School Age, Children
Program Type: Creative Writing and Poetry, Homeschool
Event Details:

Homeschool families: Practice parts of speech by filling in the blanks to create hilarious stories and share them with friends! Mad Libs will be adapted for school-aged children of all reading levels.

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

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Join us for a free screening of a family-friendly movie and a related craft or activity! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and information. 

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

Join us for a free screening of a family-friendly movie and a related craft or activity! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and information. 

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

Comic Creator Camp

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Creative Writing and Poetry
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Write and draw your own comic stories from start to finish.

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

Write and draw your own comic stories from start to finish.

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

Myth Mania

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
School Age, Children

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: School Age, Children
Program Type: Games and Gaming
Event Details:

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

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

Squirrelly Stories and Snacks

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking/Food/Drink, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, School Age, Children

Listen to read aloud stories about squirrels and make and enjoy a nutty snack!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, School Age, Children
Program Type: Cooking/Food/Drink, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to read aloud stories about squirrels and make and enjoy a nutty snack!

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

Young Writers: Sensory Poetry Lab

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Creative Writing and Poetry
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Use textures, sounds, and scents to spark ideas and write original poems.

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

Use textures, sounds, and scents to spark ideas and write original poems.

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

Myths and Mysteries: Dragon Eggs

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Do you love dragons? Learn about these mythical creatures and create your own dragon egg craft! 

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

Do you love dragons? Learn about these mythical creatures and create your own dragon egg craft! 

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

Family Bingo Night

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Family, School Age, Children

Bring the family and join us for a fun evening of bingo games! We'll play several rounds and different styles of bingo.  

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

Bring the family and join us for a fun evening of bingo games! We'll play several rounds and different styles of bingo.  

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
School Age, Children

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

Art History For Kids: Surrealism

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about the history of the Surrealist movement and make a related craft. 

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

Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about the history of the Surrealist movement and make a related craft. 

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

Homeschool: Art Exploration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Homeschool
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Homeschool families: Bring your imagination and create something unique using a variety of materials!

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

Homeschool families: Bring your imagination and create something unique using a variety of materials!

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

Build It with LEGO® Bricks

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination! Follow a different challenge theme each month and celebrate your completed creations! 

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

Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination! Follow a different challenge theme each month and celebrate your completed creations! 

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

Young Artists: Watercolors

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Experiment with watercolor paints and make your own masterpiece.

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

Experiment with watercolor paints and make your own masterpiece.

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

Make It: Winter Terrarium

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, create a winter-themed candy terrarium to enjoy or give as a gift!

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

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, create a winter-themed candy terrarium to enjoy or give as a gift!

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

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Join us for a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and information.  

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

Join us for a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and information.  

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

Kids' Puzzle Palooza

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Work together or on your own to solve a variety of puzzles!  

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

Work together or on your own to solve a variety of puzzles!  

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

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Children's Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Guided Tour, Literacy
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Have you ever wanted to get an inside scoop at the library or practice being a librarian for a day? Register every child who wants to attend a behind-the-scenes tour or make their own display! 

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

Have you ever wanted to get an inside scoop at the library or practice being a librarian for a day? Register every child who wants to attend a behind-the-scenes tour or make their own display! 

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

Young Artists: Recycled Art

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Learn how to turn everyday materials into a unique piece of art!

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

Learn how to turn everyday materials into a unique piece of art!

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
School Age, Children

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

Directed Drawing

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

Follow simple instructions to create your own artwork in a live, step-by-step drawing demonstration! 

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

Follow simple instructions to create your own artwork in a live, step-by-step drawing demonstration! 

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

Homeschool: Float Your Boat

Thursday, January 8, 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:
School Age, Children

Homeschool families: Explore basic physics as you design and build a simple boat, then test how much it can hold and how long it will float!

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

Homeschool families: Explore basic physics as you design and build a simple boat, then test how much it can hold and how long it will float!

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

Homeschool Curriculum Swap

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, Swap/Exchange
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Bring any curriculum, books, or other homeschooling materials that you are done using and/or pick up some new resources to try!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School Age, Children
Program Type: Homeschool, Swap/Exchange
Event Details:

Bring any curriculum, books, or other homeschooling materials that you are done using and/or pick up some new resources to try!