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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?

Registration Required
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!

Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

3rd Grade Writes

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Today is the first day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the first day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Pokémon® Club

Tuesday, March 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. 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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Voices in Plainfield

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Adults

Sing along with Voices of Plainfield as they perform songs celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. From American folk songs to patriotic songs, and songs by America composers.


 
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Sing along with Voices of Plainfield as they perform songs celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. From American folk songs to patriotic songs, and songs by America composers.


 
This event is in the "Children" group

Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

Registration Required
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, March 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. 

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

Crunch Quest

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Set off on a flavor quest as we celebrate National Potato Chip Day! Crunch, taste and explore different chips to find the one that’s your true snack champion. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Set off on a flavor quest as we celebrate National Potato Chip Day! Crunch, taste and explore different chips to find the one that’s your true snack champion. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

This event is in the "Children" group

Irish Step Dancing

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Learn your first jig at this intro class on St. Patrick’s Day.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Learn your first jig at this intro class on St. Patrick’s Day.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Challenge Club

Thursday, March 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.

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 "Children" group

Dig In! Discover the Magic of Gardening

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

For kids ages 6 to 10. Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to gardening! Kids will learn the basics of growing both flowers and food, explore what plants need to thrive, and discover how to start seeds indoors.

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

For kids ages 6 to 10. Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to gardening! Kids will learn the basics of growing both flowers and food, explore what plants need to thrive, and discover how to start seeds indoors.

This event is in the "Children" group

Open-Ended Art: Watercolors

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

Explore watercolor painting in this laid-back art program. We provide the paint, you provide the creativity! Dress for mess!

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

Explore watercolor painting in this laid-back art program. We provide the paint, you provide the creativity! Dress for mess!

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

Wendy & DB Family Concert

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

Registration Required
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: Music, Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

This event is in the "Children" group

3rd Grade Writes

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Disney Bingo

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Children

In this special edition of BINGO, players will listen to Disney songs and find the matching titles on their BINGO cards. There will be prizes!

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

In this special edition of BINGO, players will listen to Disney songs and find the matching titles on their BINGO cards. There will be prizes!

This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffed Animal Zipline

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Bring a small stuffie and see who can make it down a zipline the fastest in this STEM program.

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

Bring a small stuffie and see who can make it down a zipline the fastest in this STEM program.

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

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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!

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, April 7, 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group

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 "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.