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Teens Craft: Galaxy Slime

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:

Stretch, swirl, and sparkle with your very own galaxy-inspired slime! 

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

Cosmic Adventures: Glow in the Dark Art

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:

Create artwork that's out of this world! Join us to make a project that glows in the dark.  

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

Crafty Crew: Constellation Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors, Adults
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 constellation art. Materials are provided and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Puzzle Race

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Games and Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

For this event, players will compete in teams of 2-5 people to determine which team can solve a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Choose one member of your team to register for the event.

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

Teens Craft: Nebula Jars

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 paint and cotton balls to create your own nebula in a jar!

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

Cosmic Adventures: Oil Pastel Auroras

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:

Create your own aurora borealis with oil pastels and learn the science behind this exciting phenomenon!

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

Cosplay Crafts: Cosmic Crystals

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:

Make your own shimmering crystals, perfect for adding a cosmic touch to any cosplay. 

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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
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 "Teens" group

Paper Crafts: Bubble Galaxy

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:

No telescope? No problem! Join us in Teen Central and create your own galactic images.

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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.  

Branches:
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

STEM Challenge: Kaleidoscopes

3:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Join us in Teen Central to learn how to craft a kaleidoscope and create a range of colors that are all your own.

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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 "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 the Homestead Acts and their effects on American settlement. 

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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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Craft: Yarn Sketch

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 in Teen Central to learn how to draw an image using yarn!

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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.