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

Kid Librarian

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Children
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

Test It: Float Your Boat

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: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

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

Storytime Steps

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:

Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers. 

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

Life with Littles

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join us to discuss parenting topics and share your experiences with other caregivers of young children. We'll provide toys and activities for children to enjoy while parents talk.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Puzzle Swap Drop-Off

All Day 1/26–1/30
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: The Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Swap/Exchange
Event Details:

Donate new or gently used puzzles for kids during the week of January 26. Attend the event on Saturday, January 31 to pick out a new-to-you puzzle. You can donate, or pick out new puzzles, or both!  

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

Cosmic Adventures: Alien Slime

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
Event Details:

Mix up a batch of slime and give it a galactic twist! 

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 "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

Make It: Bead Bash

4:30pm–5:15pm
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:

Come make some different bead-based crafts with us such as beaded bracelets and perler bead animals! 

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

Storytime Steps

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:

Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Puzzle Swap

10:00am–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: The Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Swap/Exchange
Event Details:

Today's the day! Pick out a new-to-you children's puzzle. Donate new or gently used puzzles during the week of January 26. You can donate, or pick out new puzzles, or both!  

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

Young Writers: Creative Workshop

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: Creative Writing and Poetry
Event Details:

Are you a born storyteller? Want to write your own book? Meet other kids who love writing, practice your skills, and share your ideas!

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 "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

Desert STEAM Stations

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: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

How can anything survive in the harsh, dry conditions of a desert? Find the answer as you explore this unique biome through hands-on activity stations!

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

Storytime Steps

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:

Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers. 

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

Teddy Bear Concert Series: The Runaway Strings

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: The Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Program Type: Music and Dance
Event Details:

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the Teddy Bear Series concert at the library! Enjoy narrated storytelling and live music during this interactive, child-friendly performance.

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

Paws to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
School Age, Children
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.