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Military Monday

Monday, January 5, 2026 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

This month at our military history discussion group, we'll discuss the military careers of George Armstrong Custer and J. E. B. Stuart. 

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

This month at our military history discussion group, we'll discuss the military careers of George Armstrong Custer and J. E. B. Stuart. 

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

Events in American History

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the Homestead Acts and their effects on American settlement. 

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

Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the Homestead Acts and their effects on American settlement. 

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

Ancient Civilizations: Artifact Dig

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Culture and Heritage
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Calling all junior archaeologists! Uncover hidden “artifacts” in a hands-on dig activity. 

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

Calling all junior archaeologists! Uncover hidden “artifacts” in a hands-on dig activity. 

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

Ancient Civilizations: Mandala Art

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
School Age, Children

Join us to make your own colorful mandala windchime and learn about the origin of mandalas!

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

Join us to make your own colorful mandala windchime and learn about the origin of mandalas!

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

Events in American History

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the Homestead Acts and their effects on American settlement. 

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

Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the Homestead Acts and their effects on American settlement. 

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

Ancient Civilizations: Writing Workshop

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

Can you write like an Egyptian? Try your hand at writing with symbols from the past!  

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

Can you write like an Egyptian? Try your hand at writing with symbols from the past!  

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

Military Monday

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the cavalry battles of the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. 

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

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the cavalry battles of the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. 

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

Events in American History

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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

Military Monday

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the military career of George Meade.

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

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the military career of George Meade.

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

Events in American History

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the Great Fire of 1910 and its impact.

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

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the Great Fire of 1910 and its impact.

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

Military Monday

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg towards the Potomac River.

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

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg towards the Potomac River.

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

Events in American History

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMillan B at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss Theodore Roosevelt and the voyage of the Great White Fleet.

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

Join local historian Ron Prichard as we discuss Theodore Roosevelt and the voyage of the Great White Fleet.