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Amazing Artists

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
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

5:00pm–5:30pm
School Age, Children
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
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

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Children
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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

2:00pm–2:30pm
School Age, Children
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

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
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
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!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Seniors, Adults
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Children
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
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

5:00pm–5:30pm
School Age, Children
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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
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

5:00pm–5:30pm
School Age, Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Seniors, Adults
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Children
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

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
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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