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Plainfield Historic Home Tour

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Genealogy and Family History, Guided Tour, History

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This self-guided tour will offer a look at five intriguing structures in Plainfield, Indiana. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Information Desk at the library or online....

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy and Family History, Guided Tour, History
Event Details:

This self-guided tour will offer a look at five intriguing structures in Plainfield, Indiana. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Information Desk at the library or online.

Children's Summer Reading Club Kickoff

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Children's Room at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy, Party

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Unearth your Summer Reading Club story! Children birth - 5th grade can register, pick up reading logs, enjoy activities, and more!

Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: The Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy, Party
Event Details:

Unearth your Summer Reading Club story! Children birth - 5th grade can register, pick up reading logs, enjoy activities, and more!

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STEM Challenge: Bounce Science

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

They're quick, bouncy, and fun! Learn how to make a bouncy ball with science!

 

Pollinator Party

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, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with fun activities inspired by pollinators! Kids can explore simple crafts and activities that highlight how pollinators and plants in nature work together.

Junior Gardeners: Journals and Seeds

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, Home and Garden, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start your own garden? Join us to learn how to start seeds and make your own garden journals to keep track of their growth!

Junior Science: Bug Builder

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, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Bring your observation and engineering skills! Explore insect specimens up close and make a bug inspired by what you observe.

STEM Challenge: Blooming Flower

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:

Engineer a paper flower that springs to life using everyday materials.

 

Homeschool: Chemistry for Kids

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Homeschool, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Homeschool families: Join us to learn some basic chemistry concepts and test them with exciting hands-on experiments!

Make It: Salt Dough Fossils

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

Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, we'll make salt dough and use dinosaur figures to create "fossils."

Tech Tuesday: Oobleck

12:30pm–1:15pm
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 every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about non-newtonian fluids as we create oobleck!

Build It

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

Tech Tuesday: Seismograph

12:30pm–1:15pm
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 every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Create your own seismograph from common household items.

Build It

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

Try-It Thursday: Mini Volcanos

12:30pm–1:15pm
Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday during SRC to try something new! This week, we will be creating miniature volcanos using clay, baking soda, and vinegar!

Tech Tuesday: Glowing Dinos

12:30pm–1:15pm
Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! This week, we will be using basic circuitry to create dinosaur art that glows!

Build It

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

Tech Tuesday: Graham Cracker Tectonics

12:30pm–1:15pm
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 every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about plate tectonics while also creating a sweet snack.

Build It

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

Tech Tuesday: Dough Circuits

12:45pm–1:15pm
Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/ Crafts/ Hobbies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about simple circuits as we use dough to connect them!

Build It

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

Tech Tuesday: Shaduf

12:30pm–1:15pm
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 every Tuesday during SRC for STEM activities! Learn about an engineering feat that's over 5,000 years old while making your own miniature version.

Build It

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

Practice building and problem-solving with blocks and bricks! 

There's a Robot! With Dr. Carlotta Berry

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age
Library Branch: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Author Visit, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Event Details:

Enjoy a visit with a local author, professor, and engineer as we discuss her series There's a Robot! 

STEM Challenge: Structures

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:

Compete with your friends to build the tallest building out of popsicle sticks and cups!

Simple STEAM Stations

4:30pm–5:00pm
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:

Families can join us to explore basic science concepts through hands-on activity stations!