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Bouncy Balls

STEM Challenge: Bounce Science

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

They're quick, bouncy, and fun! Learn how to make a bouncy ball with science!

 

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

They're quick, bouncy, and fun! Learn how to make a bouncy ball with science!

 

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.

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!

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.

Mechanical Flower

STEM Challenge: Blooming Flower

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Engineer a paper flower that springs to life using everyday materials.

 

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

Engineer a paper flower that springs to life using everyday materials.

 

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!

Make It: Salt Dough Fossils

Thursday, May 28, 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, Preschoolers, Toddlers

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, we'll make salt dough and use dinosaur figures to create "fossils."

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

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, we'll make salt dough and use dinosaur figures to create "fossils."

An orange circle with a white cartoon-like drawing of a circuit inside.

Tech Tuesday: Oobleck

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about non-newtonian fluids as we create oobleck!

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

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about non-newtonian fluids as we create oobleck!

Build It

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

An orange circle with the outline of a movie reel, popcorn bucket, and drink

Tech Tuesday: Seismograph

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Create your own seismograph from common household items.

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

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Create your own seismograph from common household items.

Build It

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

A blue circle with the outline of a shining lightbulb coming out of a box

Try-It Thursday: Mini Volcanos

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Thursday during SRC to try something new! This week, we will be creating miniature volcanos using clay, baking soda, and vinegar!

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

Join us every Thursday during SRC to try something new! This week, we will be creating miniature volcanos using clay, baking soda, and vinegar!

An orange circle with the outline of a computer chip

Tech Tuesday: Glowing Dinos

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! This week, we will be using basic circuitry to create dinosaur art that glows!

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

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! This week, we will be using basic circuitry to create dinosaur art that glows!

Build It

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

An orange circle with the outline of a movie reel, popcorn bucket, and drink

Tech Tuesday: Graham Cracker Tectonics

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about plate tectonics while also creating a sweet snack.

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

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about plate tectonics while also creating a sweet snack.

Build It

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

An orange circle with a white cartoon-like drawing of a circuit inside.

Tech Tuesday: Dough Circuits

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about simple circuits as we use dough to connect them!

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

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about simple circuits as we use dough to connect them!

Build It

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

An orange circle with the outline of a movie reel, popcorn bucket, and drink

Tech Tuesday: Shaduf

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about an engineering feat that's over 5,000 years old while making your own miniature version.

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

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about an engineering feat that's over 5,000 years old while making your own miniature version.

Build It

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

There's a Robot! With Dr. Carlotta Berry

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Enjoy a visit with a local author, professor, and engineer as we discuss her series There's a Robot! 

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

Enjoy a visit with a local author, professor, and engineer as we discuss her series There's a Robot! 

An orange circle with a white lightbulb and gears inside.

STEM Challenge: Structures

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Teens

Compete with your friends to build the tallest building out of popsicle sticks and cups!

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

Compete with your friends to build the tallest building out of popsicle sticks and cups!

Simple STEAM Stations

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Families can join us to explore basic science concepts through hands-on activity stations!

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:

Families can join us to explore basic science concepts through hands-on activity stations!