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Ugly Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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
Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

7:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Children, Adults
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

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
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

1:30pm–2:30pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
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

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
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

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
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
Children
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
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

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

Kids Pokémon® Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

1:30pm–2:30pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
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.