This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Adult Take & Make: Birdhouse Kit 9:00am–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Adult Take & Make: Birdhouse Kit 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Adult Services Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event Description: Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.
This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Teen Cooking Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Teen Cooking Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Minecraft Mania 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Minecraft Mania 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities, Pop Culture Registration Required Description: This program is intended for children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay.If you love Minecraft, you’ll love these fun themed activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 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 Sep 11 2025 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 Sep 11 2025 Thu Homeschool Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Outside: Green Space Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities, 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 Sep 11 2025 Thu Cricut® Creations: Pint Glasses 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Cricut® Creations: Pint Glasses 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology Registration Required Description: Etch your own design into a pint glass! Design and make a vinyl stencil with our Cricut Maker 3. Use the stencil to apply etching cream to a pint glass. The pint glass is provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Teen Craft Club: Butter Slime 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Teen Craft Club: Butter Slime 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens 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 color and scent while mixing up fluffy butter slime.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Decoding Mysterious Meanings: Hidden Symbols in Art 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Decoding Mysterious Meanings: Hidden Symbols in Art 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Art historian Denise Laurin will explore the hidden symbolism in masterworks - symbols once instantly understood, but now obscure to modern viewers.
This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 30 2025 Tue How to Adult for Teens - Basic Car Maintenance 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 30 2025 Tue How to Adult for Teens - Basic Car Maintenance 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12. Prepare for life in the adult world one skill at a time. This session learn what it takes to keep your car on the road.
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 Oct 4 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 Oct 4 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 "Teens" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Teen SFX Makeup Tutorial: Vampires 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Teen SFX Makeup Tutorial: Vampires 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12. Get ready for spooky season with Summer K. of Glambat Studios. Learn how to use makeup magic to become a vampire for Halloween or discover new ways to give your cosplay more bite.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri 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 "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Adult Take & Make: Fall Scenery Paint by Number 9:00am–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Adult Take & Make: Fall Scenery Paint by Number 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Adult Services Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event Description: Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.
This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Cooking Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Cooking Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Spiderweb Crafts 11:00am–11:30am Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Spiderweb Crafts 11:00am–11:30am Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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.No creepy spiders here, just crafts inspired by their beautiful webs.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Artsy Babies 9:30am–10:15am Babies (0-23 months) Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Artsy Babies 9:30am–10:15am Babies (0-23 months) 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 "Children" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Crafty Kids Crew 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Crafty Kids Crew 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: For grades K to 5. Let your creativity show. We supply the materials and you supply the artistic touch.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Intro to Cricut® 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Intro to Cricut® 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting.
This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Teen Craft Club: Candle Making 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Teen Craft Club: Candle Making 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens 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 Learn different candle making methods.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Halloween Bash 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Halloween Bash 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: This program is intended for all ages, with a focus on younger children.Ghosts and Ghouls are welcome for a spine-chilling storytime and craft. Costumes are highly encouraged!
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Adult Take & Make: Turkey Pillow 9:00am–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Adult Take & Make: Turkey Pillow 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Adult Services Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event Description: Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.
This event is in the "Children" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Design a Dragon Contest All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Design a Dragon Contest All Day Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Youth & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities Description: Design a dragon for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a set of cards added to the collection starting in December.
This event is in the "Children" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Design a Dragon Contest All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Design a Dragon Contest All Day Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Youth & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities Description: Design a dragon for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a set of cards added to the collection starting in December.
