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Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Homeschool Families are welcome to hang out and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Homeschool Families are welcome to hang out and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Five Nights at Freddy's Mania

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Children

This program is intended for tweens ages 8 to 12.

Join the animatronic family, because we’re talking all things FNAF! 

This is a Fandom Fest lead up program.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for tweens ages 8 to 12.

Join the animatronic family, because we’re talking all things FNAF! 

This is a Fandom Fest lead up program.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Challenge Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fandom Fest 2026

All Day
Library Wide Event at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens, Adults

Gather and geek out at our sixth annual Fandom Fest! Meet different costumed characters, shop at our Artist Alley, get your face painted, grab a Take and Make craft, participate in our Cosplay Contest or sit back and watch the fun!

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Wide Event
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Gather and geek out at our sixth annual Fandom Fest! Meet different costumed characters, shop at our Artist Alley, get your face painted, grab a Take and Make craft, participate in our Cosplay Contest or sit back and watch the fun!

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Paint and Snack

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

For children in grades 3 to 5. Create your own piece of art while enjoying some snacks.  All materials will be provided.  Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

For children in grades 3 to 5. Create your own piece of art while enjoying some snacks.  All materials will be provided.  Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrible Teddy Workshop

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

Design and sew your own ugly but lovable stuffie! Embrace mistakes while learning basic hand stitches.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Design and sew your own ugly but lovable stuffie! Embrace mistakes while learning basic hand stitches.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Touch a Truck Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

For ages 3 to 6 with caregiver. Stories, activities and songs with a visit to touch some of the Plainfield Township Highway Department's trucks. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 3 to 6 with caregiver. Stories, activities and songs with a visit to touch some of the Plainfield Township Highway Department's trucks. 

This event is in the "Children" group

STEMgineering

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

For ages 6 to 10. Simple and fun STEM activities can give you the building blocks you need to become an engineer.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 6 to 10. Simple and fun STEM activities can give you the building blocks you need to become an engineer.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Pokémon® Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Technology
Age Group:
Children

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Trainers of all skill levels can play Pokémon, trade cards, learn new strategies, and connect with fellow fans in a fun, supervised setting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Trainers of all skill levels can play Pokémon, trade cards, learn new strategies, and connect with fellow fans in a fun, supervised setting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Family BINGO

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children

For Ages 6 to 11. Play BINGO while learning Spanish! Presented in partnership with Spanish Ladder.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

For Ages 6 to 11. Play BINGO while learning Spanish! Presented in partnership with Spanish Ladder.