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 Dec 6 2025 Sat Drop-in Play-Doh Playdate 10:00am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Dec 6 2025 Sat Drop-in Play-Doh Playdate 10:00am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Oreo Taste and Rate 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Oreo Taste and Rate 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: This program is intended for children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay. Eat oodles of Oreos and rate your favorites. PLEASE INDICATE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES!
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Handmade Greeting Cards 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Handmade Greeting Cards 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile.
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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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: Performances, Special Event Registration Required Description: Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens 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 2026 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 (please leave your own bricks at home).
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Life Size Candyland 2:30pm–3:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Life Size Candyland 2:30pm–3:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Experience the classic Candyland game with a life-sized twist.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Read & Roar 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Read & Roar 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Adopt a wild animal reading buddy and go on a reading adventure together. Explore fun stories and cool animal facts — all in one exciting 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Miss Make-Believe Magic Show 1:00pm–1:45pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Miss Make-Believe Magic Show 1:00pm–1:45pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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: Games & Activities, Performances Registration Required Description: Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show.Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Hot Cocoa Party 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Hot Cocoa Party 6:30pm–7:15pm Children 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 "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 (please leave your own bricks at home).
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cardboard Loom Weaving 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cardboard Loom Weaving 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 "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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Drop-in Play-Doh® Playdate 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Drop-in Play-Doh® Playdate 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Kids Pokémon® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Kids Pokémon® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home, The Library can not guarantee their safety.) Pokémon® cards!
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Mario Mania 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Mario Mania 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Animal Explorers League 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Animal Explorers League 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM / STEAM Registration Required Description: For grades 2 to 5. An “exploration” of the chilly world of polar animals.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens 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 2026 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 "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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 1:00pm–2:15pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required 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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 1:00pm–2:15pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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: Special Event Registration Required Description: Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Lego Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 (please leave your own bricks at home).
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Ugly Art Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Ugly Art Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 Feb 27 2026 Fri Reading Dragons Tournament 11:00am–12:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Reading Dragons Tournament 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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!
