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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.

Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/31 - 4/5
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

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.

Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/31 - 4/12
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

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.

(Off-Site) Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

REGISTER EACH CHILD ATTENDING.Get ready to clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. We will explore music, movement, instruments, ...

Required
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: Music, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

REGISTER EACH CHILD ATTENDING.

Get ready to clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. We will explore music, movement, instruments, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Pokémon® Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Age Group:
Children
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, ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

(Off-Site) Reading Dragon Tournament

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with (...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with (players will not lose any cards).

This event is in the "Children" group.

(OFFSITE) Watercolor Sweet Dreams Painting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is intended for children in grades first through fifth, caregivers welcome to stay. Painting fun while keeping bad dreams away.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This program is intended for children in grades first through fifth, caregivers welcome to stay.

 

Painting fun while keeping bad dreams away.

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.

Fingerprint Gardens

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

For ages 3 to 6. Create unique garden landscapes using your fingerprints. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

For ages 3 to 6. Create unique garden landscapes using your fingerprints. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
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 "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: Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Description:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of many New York Times bestsellers. His latest works include the graphic novels The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything. Reg...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Virtual
Description:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of many New 
York Times bestsellers. His latest works include the graphic novels The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything.