This event is in the "Children" group Hot Cocoa Party Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and your choice of toppings and enjoy some cozy activities. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Hot Cocoa Party 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and your choice of toppings and enjoy some cozy activities.
This event is in the "Children" group Snacks Around the World Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Hangout Thursday, January 15, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Lego Challenge Club Thursday, January 15, 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 (please leave your own bricks at home). Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 (please leave your own bricks at home).
This event is in the "Children" group Cardboard Loom Weaving Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Learn the basics of weaving on a cardboard loom and make a piece of woven art to take home. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cardboard Loom Weaving 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of weaving on a cardboard loom and make a piece of woven art to take home.
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 Drop-in Play-Doh® Playdate Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Family program. It's time for some Play-Doh® fun! We have the Play-Doh® and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. View Details 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Drop-in Play-Doh® Playdate 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities Description: Family program. It's time for some Play-Doh® fun! We have the Play-Doh® and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination.
This event is in the "Children" group Kids Pokémon® Club Tuesday, February 3, 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. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home, The Library can not guarantee their safety.) Pokémon® cards! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Kids Pokémon® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home, The Library can not guarantee their safety.) Pokémon® cards!
This event is in the "Children" group Mario Mania Tuesday, February 10, 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 children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay.If you love Mario, Luigi, and the rest of the Super Mario crew, celebrate with fun themed activities! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Mario Mania 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay.If you love Mario, Luigi, and the rest of the Super Mario crew, celebrate with fun themed activities!
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Hangout Thursday, February 12, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Animal Explorers League Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: STEM / STEAM Age Group: Children For grades 2 to 5. An “exploration” of the chilly world of polar animals. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Animal Explorers League 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM / STEAM Registration Required Description: For grades 2 to 5. An “exploration” of the chilly world of polar animals.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Off Site Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Age Group: Children, Teens Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group 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 Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group 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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.
This event is in the "Children" group Lego Challenge Club Thursday, February 19, 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 (please leave your own bricks at home). View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 (please leave your own bricks at home).
This event is in the "Children" group Ugly Art Night Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Go wild with the art supplies! Who can make the ugliest piece of art? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Ugly Art Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Go wild with the art supplies! Who can make the ugliest piece of art?
This event is in the "Children" group Reading Dragons Tournament Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Children Battle other players in the Reading Dragons program to win exclusive cards. Bring some of your own cards or borrow a set from the library. You will not lose any cards playing at the tournament! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Reading Dragons Tournament 11:00am–12:00pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Battle other players in the Reading Dragons program to win exclusive cards. Bring some of your own cards or borrow a set from the library. You will not lose any cards playing at the tournament!
