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Amazing Artists

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Play Time: Sensory Seeking

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We’ll offer sensory-seeking activities to engage all ages and abilities. 

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We’ll offer sensory-seeking activities to engage all ages and abilities. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeon Drop-In

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a mini campaign! Choose a premade character or bring your own! No experience necessary.

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games and Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for a mini campaign! Choose a premade character or bring your own! No experience necessary.

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

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tinkerers

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Challenge: Edible DNA Helixs

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Learn about the building blocks of life with tasty gummy candy.

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Learn about the building blocks of life with tasty gummy candy.

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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Station

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Craft: Mini Wool Caps

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us while we make mini wool caps for the winter season!

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Join us while we make mini wool caps for the winter season!

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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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

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 "Teens" group

Cosplay Crafts: Spinning Cards

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Use playing cards and acrylic to make a cool optical illusion! 

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Games and Gaming
Event Details:

Use playing cards and acrylic to make a cool optical illusion! 

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Staff Day

All Day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

The Library is closed to the public for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed to the public for staff training.

This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Anyone Can Cook!

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMillan A at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking/Food/Drink
Age Group:
Seniors, Adults

Perfect for both beginners and exploring cooks! Join Jackie Davis, cooking enthusiast, for a hands-on cooking experience. You will make some simple, but delicious, recipes. November recipes will highlight holiday appetizers. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan A
Age Group: Seniors, Adults
Program Type: Cooking/Food/Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Perfect for both beginners and exploring cooks! Join Jackie Davis, cooking enthusiast, for a hands-on cooking experience. You will make some simple, but delicious, recipes. November recipes will highlight holiday appetizers. 

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gamer Crafts: Cardboard Tops

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Use cardboard to create your own spinning top! 

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Games and Gaming
Event Details:

Use cardboard to create your own spinning top! 

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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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Amazing Artists

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Paper Crafts: Origami Maple Leaves

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy the changing leaves by making your own origami maple leaves.

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the changing leaves by making your own origami maple leaves.

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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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Events in American History

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Seniors, Adults

Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss Frederick Cook and Robert Peary's expeditions to the North Pole. 


 

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan B
Age Group: Seniors, Adults
Program Type: Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Event Details:

Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss Frederick Cook and Robert Peary's expeditions to the North Pole. 


 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tinkerers

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children

Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crochet Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to crochet or bring your own project to work on. Hang out, get creative, and stitch with other teens! 

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Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet or bring your own project to work on. Hang out, get creative, and stitch with other teens! 

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