Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Event Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

Squirrelly Stories and Snacks

5:00pm–5:30pm
Preschoolers, School Age, Children
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, School Age, Children
Program Type: Cooking/Food/Drink, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to read aloud stories about squirrels and make and enjoy a nutty snack!

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

Young Writers: Sensory Poetry Lab

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:

Use textures, sounds, and scents to spark ideas and write original poems.

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

Myths and Mysteries: Dragon Eggs

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:

Do you love dragons? Learn about these mythical creatures and create your own dragon egg craft! 

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

Family Bingo Night

4:45pm–5:30pm
Family, School Age, Children
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Family, School Age, Children
Program Type: Games and Gaming
Event Details:

Bring the family and join us for a fun evening of bingo games! We'll play several rounds and different styles of bingo.  

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. 

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

Art History For Kids: Surrealism

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:

Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about the history of the Surrealist movement and make a related craft. 

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

Homeschool: Art Exploration

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: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Homeschool
Event Details:

Homeschool families: Bring your imagination and create something unique using a variety of materials!

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

Build It with LEGO® Bricks

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination! Follow a different challenge theme each month and celebrate your completed creations! 

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

Young Artists: Watercolors

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:

Experiment with watercolor paints and make your own masterpiece.

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

Make It: Winter Terrarium

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, create a winter-themed candy terrarium to enjoy or give as a gift!

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! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and information.  

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

Kids' Puzzle Palooza

4:00pm–5:00pm
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, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Work together or on your own to solve a variety of puzzles!  

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

Young Artists: Recycled Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Learn how to turn everyday materials into a unique piece of art!

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. 

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

Directed Drawing

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:

Follow simple instructions to create your own artwork in a live, step-by-step drawing demonstration! 

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

Homeschool: Float Your Boat

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: Homeschool, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Homeschool families: 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Curriculum Swap

2:30pm–3:00pm
School Age, Children
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School Age, Children
Program Type: Homeschool, Swap/Exchange
Event Details:

Bring any curriculum, books, or other homeschooling materials that you are done using and/or pick up some new resources to try!