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This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy and Family History
Event Details:

City directories help us trace residents, local businesses, and social, religious, and charitable institutions to a particular place at a particular time in history.  In this presentation, we’ll learn about the types of information we can der

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gamer Crafts: Hare and Hounds

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:

Embrace the past and try something new. Make your own board and learn the classic French game of Hare and Hounds.

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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 "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. 

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. 

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

Teens Craft: Sand 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:

Stop in to Teen Central to create your own sand-like slime! 

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

Ancient Civilizations: Artifact Dig

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, Culture and Heritage
Event Details:

Calling all junior archaeologists! Uncover hidden “artifacts” in a hands-on dig activity. 

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: Valentine's Luminaries

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 Valentine's luminaries. Materials are provided and registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cosplay Crafts: Anubis Mask

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:

Craft and bring ancient mythology to your cosplay collection! 

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

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 the art of traditional bead weaving and create your own colorful designs! 

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

Ancient Civilizations: Mandala Art

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, Class/Lecture, Culture and Heritage, History
Event Details:

Join us to make your own colorful mandala windchime and learn about the origin of mandalas!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: McMillan Room (combined A&B)
Program Type: Book Sale
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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool: Desert STEAM Stations

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: Learn how living things adapt to survive in the harsh, dry conditions of a desert as you explore this unique biome through hands-on activity stations!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Paper Crafts: Greek Vases

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 unique story and work of art while exploring Greek history.

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

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