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PGTPL Genealogy Club: DNA Genealogy Basics
2025-05-01 13:00:00 2025-05-01 15:00:00 America/New_York PGTPL Genealogy Club: DNA Genealogy Basics Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West

Thursday, May 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 13:00:00 2025-05-01 15:00:00 America/New_York PGTPL Genealogy Club: DNA Genealogy Basics Sara Allen from the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library will discuss relationships and the intricacies of DNA matches as they pertain to family research. Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West

Sara Allen from the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library will discuss relationships and the intricacies of DNA matches as they pertain to family research.

Join us at 1:00pm, May 1, 2025, as we hear from Sara Allen of the Genealogy Center.  Sara will be live, zooming in from the research facility at the Allen County Public Library.  She will touch on DNA basics, what the numbers mean, matches suggested, and other curiosities of DNA results.  West Meeting Room.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy and Family History |

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Music and Movement
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
PGTPL Genealogy Club: The Illusive Scotch-Irish Identity
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Learn more about the fluid, evolving nature of ethnic identity and the Scotch-Irish in this presentation by Genealogy... more
Learn more about the fluid, evolving nature of ethnic identity and the Scotch-Irish in this presentation by Genealogy Club member and trained historian, David Jackson.
Paper Crafts: Hyacinth Bouquet
Thu, Apr 03, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to create a bouquet of flowers that won't wilt.
Make It: Upcycled Paper Lanterns
Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Transform old containers into colorful decorative lanterns! All materials will be provided.
Storytime Steps
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program,... more
Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program, each child will be assigned a 15-minute slot between 11a-12p.
Incredible Journey
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
With a roll of a cube, simulate the movement of water within the water cycle. Children can make a bracelet to track their... more
With a roll of a cube, simulate the movement of water within the water cycle. Children can make a bracelet to track their journey. Presented by the Hendricks County Partnership for Water Quality.
Music and Movement
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children... more
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come meet other parents and caregivers while enjoying a lapsit storytime with your baby, 0-18 months!
Military Monday
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
This month at our military history discussion group, we'll discuss the military career of J. E. B. Stuart.
Amazing Artists
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children... more
Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
Crafty Crew: Painted Wood Slices
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make painted wood slices.... more
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make painted wood slices. Materials are provided.
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Teens Craft: Lavender Bath Fizzies
Tue, Apr 08, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Unwind in style with homemade fizzies for the bath!
Art History for Kids: Abstract Art
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about the history of Abstract Art and make a related craft.
English Conversation Hour
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Practice your speaking English in an informal setting! All speaking levels are welcome and refreshments are provided.
Tiny Tinkerers
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for... more
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
Teens Craft: Wildflower Seed Bombs
Wed, Apr 09, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Revitalize your garden with a collection of wildflower seeds!
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
This sensory friendly storytime is for everyone! We'll read stories, sing songs, and have play activities for all... more
This sensory friendly storytime is for everyone! We'll read stories, sing songs, and have play activities for all children and abilities.
STEAM Station
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to... more
Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers.
Homeschool: Upcycled Paper Lanterns
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Homeschool families: Transform old containers into colorful decorative lanterns! All materials will be provided.
Teens Can Sew: Leaf Cuff
Thu, Apr 10, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Learn how to sew by hand by creating a cuff of felt leaves.
Bloom and Grow: Painted Garden Markers
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Don't accidentally pull up your garden plants thinking they're weeds! Join us to make some painted plant markers to use... more
Don't accidentally pull up your garden plants thinking they're weeds! Join us to make some painted plant markers to use in your garden at home.
Storytime Steps
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Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
Teens Craft: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Fri, Apr 11, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Bring the garden inside with your own pressed flower bookmark.
Bloom and Grow: Plant Sale
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Sidewalk
Get your garden shopping done early and support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at our plant sale! Earn tickets for... more
Get your garden shopping done early and support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at our plant sale! Earn tickets for a raffle by purchasing from a selection of flowers, houseplants, and seedlings.
Bloom and Grow: Get Gardening!
Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Once you're done shopping at the Plant Sale, join us for a variety of gardening-related activities perfect for all ages!... more
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STEAM Station
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Mon, Apr 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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LEGO® Brick Building
Mon, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Music and Movement
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children... more
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Teen Cuisine: Summer Rolls
Tue, Apr 15, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Summer rolls are a fresh and delicious Vietnamese dish. Stop in to learn how simple they are to make! Materials will be... more
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Make It: Accordion Books
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Amazing Artists
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Teens Craft: Crystal Wands
Wed, Apr 16, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Turn a basic stick into a fun wand. Magical results may vary.
Family Game Night
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Gather your family and play board games and card games! We will have games available to play and to check out!
Money Smart Week: Introduction to Debt Management
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Struggling under a mountain of debt? Join us during Money Smart Week to learn about different types of debt, how they... more
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Tiny Tinkerers
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for... more
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
Mario Kart Tournament
Thu, Apr 17, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Race against your friends for glory and the chance to win a prize!
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Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
End your day on a happy note with stories, songs, and activities. Join us for a storytime all about butterflies!
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Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
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Sun, Apr 20, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come meet other parents and caregivers while enjoying a lapsit storytime with your baby, 0-18 months!
STEAM Station
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to... more
Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers.
STEM Challenge: Wriggly Worms
Tue, Apr 22, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Find out how to make gummy worms move using simple chemistry.
Help Your Peeps Cross the River!
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Think you have what it takes to get your peeps safely across the river using only popsicle sticks and duct tape? Test... more
Think you have what it takes to get your peeps safely across the river using only popsicle sticks and duct tape? Test your boatmaking skills and save your peeps!
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Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Practice your speaking English in an informal setting! All speaking levels are welcome and refreshments are provided.
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Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children... more
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
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Wed, Apr 23, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Make It: Earth Day Slime
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Learn about the importance of Earth Day and then make colored slime to take home!
Bloom and Grow: Native Landscaping
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
Magic The Gathering Tournament
Fri, Apr 25, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Ready to prove your card skills? Compete with your friends and find out who reigns supreme.
Amazing Artists
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children... more
Create, read, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
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Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Books on Tap
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brew Link Brewpub - Private Dining Area
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Tiny Tinkerers
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for... more
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers.
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create a beautiful picture with folded paper stars!
Family Movie Night
Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie and related activity! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and... more
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Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Thu, May 01, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children... more
Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers.
PGTPL Genealogy Club: DNA Genealogy Basics
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Sara Allen from the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library will discuss relationships and the intricacies of... more
Sara Allen from the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library will discuss relationships and the intricacies of DNA matches as they pertain to family research.
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Book Sale - Friends of the Library
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Book Sale - Friends of the Library
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
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Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online. When you arrive for the program,... more
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