Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 2/12
McMillan Room (combined A&B) at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 2/13
McMillan Room (combined A&B) at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 2/14
McMillan Room (combined A&B) at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 2/15
McMillan Room (combined A&B) at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Program Type: Book Sale

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

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, militar...

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.

Indianapolis Opera Presents: Sing Me a Story

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
The Children's Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Program Type:

Music and Dance, Performance

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join us for a free performance from the Indianapolis Opera! Camilla Paints the Town, features classic opera music and encourages learning about important topics like overcoming fea...

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: The Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music and Dance, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a free performance from the Indianapolis Opera! Camilla Paints the Town, features classic opera music and encourages learning about important topics like overcoming fears, acceptance, and making new friends.

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Music Makers

5:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Music and Dance
Event Details:

Join us to learn about basic music skills and make your own instrument to take home! In this session, we'll make a Soup Can Drum.

STEAM Station

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
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.

Cosplay Crafts: Sprout Clips

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:

Make a playful sprout hairclip using simple, floral materials.

 

Propeller-Powered Cars

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children, School Age
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:

Join us to build your very own propeller powered car! Learn about the science behind propulsion with this hands-on activity. To wrap up the program, we will have a race with our cars!

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
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.

PGTPL Genealogy Club: From Cradle to Coffin - Vital Records Research in Indiana

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy and Family History
Event Details:

Finding birth and death information can be difficult, particularly if your ancestor lived before government-issued vital records were mandatory.

First Aid and CPR for Kids

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduce young children to CPR and First Aid skills in this special program led by Hendrick's Health for Humanity chapter!

Storytime Steps

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Teen Cuisine: Oatmeal Bites

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking/Food/Drink
Event Details:

Learn to mix and roll simple, but delicious, oatmeal bites!

 

 

Paws to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, School Age
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
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. 

Anyone Can Cook!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking/Food/Drink, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Perfect for both beginners and exploring cooks! Join Jackie Davis, cooking enthusiast, for a hands-on experience to make some simple, but delicious, recipes. Registration is required.

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Purpose of Meeting

Tax-Aide volunteers will be using PGTPL meeting rooms for client appointments. Call 317-839-6602 ext 2 to schedule an appointment. 

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
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.


 

Paper Crafts: Wildflower Paper

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:

Mix wildflower seeds into handmade paper to craft a creative project that blossoms.

 

 

Amazing Artists

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
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.


 

Crafty Crew: Artful Vases

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a fun and simple project with other crafty folk! This session, we'll be making artful vases. Materials are provided and registration is required.

Teens Craft: Mini Moss Terrarium

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:

Create a miniature indoor garden with moss, rocks, and decorations for a unique terrarium display.

 

Art History For Kids: Vincent Van Gogh

5:00pm–5:30pm
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies
Event Details:

Calling all junior artists! Join us for a crash course lesson on Vincent Van Gogh and create a craft related to his works!

Tiny Tinkerers

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skill for young children and their caregivers.


 

Gamer Crafts: 8-Bit Sprouts

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:

Use perler beads to create your favorite plant characters!

 

Junior Gardeners: Simple Seeds

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, School Age
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:

Join us to create your own garden in a glove! We'll learn about the life cycle of plants, then plant your own seeds to take home and grow.

Seeds of Creativity: Woven Bookmarks

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a simple woven bookmark in this class with local expert craftsperson and artisan, CaroleMakes. Registration is required.

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Purpose of Meeting

Tax-Aide volunteers will be using PGTPL meeting rooms for client appointments. Call 317-839-6602 ext 2 to schedule an appointment. 

STEAM Station

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers
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.