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Adult Take & Make: Handcrafted Snowflake

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 "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.

Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. 

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

Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. 

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. 

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

Snow Crafts

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
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 special snow crafts perfect for the cold weather.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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 special snow crafts perfect for the cold weather.

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.

Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Unlocking the Power of Your Phone Camera

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Take control of your smartphone's camera to capture sharper, more engaging photos. Learn how to use simple tools to improve clarity, guide the viewer's eye, and add depth to your images.

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

Take control of your smartphone's camera to capture sharper, more engaging photos. Learn how to use simple tools to improve clarity, guide the viewer's eye, and add depth to your images.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Folding Design

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Come join us for a night of book folding and create a design of your choosing to take home.  Templates and books to choose from will be provided just come ready to measure, mark and fold!

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

Come join us for a night of book folding and create a design of your choosing to take home.  Templates and books to choose from will be provided just come ready to measure, mark and fold!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club: Altoids Tin Upcycling

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 to 12 Turn metal tins into tiny rooms, miniature bookshelves, or secret gardens. 

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

Grades 6 to 12 Turn metal tins into tiny rooms, miniature bookshelves, or secret gardens. 

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.

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 "Adults" group

Paint and Plant

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on workshop that combines art and nature to promote self-care, emotional wellness, and mental health awareness.

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

Join us for a hands-on workshop that combines art and nature to promote self-care, emotional wellness, and mental health awareness.

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

Fox Crafts

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
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 fun fox friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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 fun fox friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Take & Make: Crochet Mushroom

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Brew Your Own Toner

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Pop Culture, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Step into the GlamBat apothecary and craft a refreshing potion that your skin will adore.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Pop Culture, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Step into the GlamBat apothecary and craft a refreshing potion that your skin will adore.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. 

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

Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. 

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!

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 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 "Adults" group

Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 "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. 

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 "Adults" group

Love at First Bite: Date Night Makeup

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're heading out for dinner, dancing, or drinks, this look is all about effortless glam that turns heads. Bring your favorite lipstick for an interactive night of fun, laughter, and beauty.

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

Whether you're heading out for dinner, dancing, or drinks, this look is all about effortless glam that turns heads. Bring your favorite lipstick for an interactive night of fun, laughter, and beauty.

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Artsy Babies

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake and stay for a short baby storytime. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake and stay for a short baby storytime. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club: Alcohol Marker Exploration

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 to 12 Experiment with new techniques while coloring cozy images with alcohol markers. 

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

Grades 6 to 12 Experiment with new techniques while coloring cozy images with alcohol markers. 

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?

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?