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(Off-Site) Taylor Swift Trivia

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Are you a true Swiftie?  Come test your Taylor knowledge with a night of trivia!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Taylor needs help putting together her playlist.  Solve various puzzles to reveal the songs for her show.  Complete the list and you'll make the whole place shimmer!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Description:

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Inside the magical world of sweets and treats, the Gingerbread Mayor has gone missing. It's up to you to solve the puzzles and bring the Mayor back home.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Eraser Clay Creations

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

This program is for young people Grades K-5. Craft your own creations with colorful eraser clay. Sculpt the cutest eraser that you can imagine, then bake it at home and take it to school.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Happy Birthday (Taylor's Version)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Are you ready for it? Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style at this fun filled birthday party! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2025 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay.
Paint a whimsical mushroom picture.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Pokémon® Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 though, the Library can't promise to keep things safe for you!)

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Offsite Event
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 2025 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 "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes.

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.

Read’s Birthday Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Our beloved mascot Read the red panda is turning 7, and you’re invited to his birthday party!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Pokémon® Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 though, the Library can't promise to keep things safe for you!)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

(Offsite) Drop-In Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Snacks Around the World

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.