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(Off-Site) A Book and a Craft

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) The Do's and Don'ts of Interior Design

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Interior designer Lori Layman shares key design tips to enhance your home, from lighting and window treatments to furniture, all within any budget. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Interior designer Lori Layman shares key design tips to enhance your home, from lighting and window treatments to furniture, all within any budget. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) Lavender & Honey

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the delicate balance of floral lavender and sweet golden honey in both savory and sweet dishes. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Experience the delicate balance of floral lavender and sweet golden honey in both savory and sweet dishes. 

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

(Offsite) Fishy Crafts

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

This program is intended for children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.

Craft a variety of fish related friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.

Craft a variety of fish related friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

This event is in the "Teens" group

(Off-Site) Melt & Pour Soap Making

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.

Create beautiful and functional soap designs using a simple melt-and-pour method. All supplies are provided. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.

Create beautiful and functional soap designs using a simple melt-and-pour method. All supplies are provided. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Off-Site) Getting Crafty with Cricut: Cozies and Popsicle Sleeves

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative and personalize your own drink cozie and popsicle sleeve using the Cricut. All supplies provided

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Get creative and personalize your own drink cozie and popsicle sleeve using the Cricut. All supplies provided

This event is in the "Teens" group

(Offsite) Taskmaster: Teen Library Edition

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

RESCHEDULED: Shrink-a-palooza

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

This program has been rescheduled to Thursday July 24. Please see the event calendar for July 24 for details and registration.

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:

This program has been rescheduled to Thursday July 24. Please see the event calendar for July 24 for details and registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

(Off-Site) A Book and a Craft

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book.

This event is in the "Children" group

(Off-Site) Shrink-a-palooza

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

For ages 6 to 10.  A festival of crafts made from everyone's favorite shrink plastic.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 6 to 10.  A festival of crafts made from everyone's favorite shrink plastic.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) Summer Tapas

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the flavors of late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for casual gatherings or a light summer meal. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate the flavors of late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for casual gatherings or a light summer meal. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

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

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut: Magnetic Bookmarks

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Design your very own personalized magnetic bookmark. Each participant will create one custom bookmark to be picked up at a later time.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Design your very own personalized magnetic bookmark. Each participant will create one custom bookmark to be picked up at a later time.