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Our Service, Our Stories: World War II Veteran Stories
2019-11-11 18:30:00 2019-11-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Our Service, Our Stories: World War II Veteran Stories Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan

Monday, November 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-11 18:30:00 2019-11-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Our Service, Our Stories: World War II Veteran Stories In honor of Veteran's Day, local historian Ron May will present World War II veteran stories from his book, "Our Service, Our Stories: Indiana Veterans Recall Their World War II Experiences." Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan

In honor of Veteran's Day, local historian Ron May will present World War II veteran stories from his book, "Our Service, Our Stories: Indiana Veterans Recall Their World War II Experiences."

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Culture and Heritage | Author Visit |

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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Phone: 317-839-6602
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The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library is the heart of culture, information, and life-long learning in Plainfield and Guilford Township. Our staff is completely dedicated to serving the community and our amazing library patrons. At PGTPL, we’re here to spark your imagination, provide you with opportunities to create, and keep you connected to the world through books, music, knowledge, and technology.

Upcoming events

Amazing Artists
Wed, Jun 07, 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.
Wednesday Crafternoon: Foam Art
Wed, Jun 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
What can you make out of foam sheets and stickers? Join us ever Wednesday this month for crafting fun.
LEGO® Brick Building
Wed, Jun 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination!
Drawn Together
Wed, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Based on Drawn Together by Minh Le, participants will explore ways to connect and communicate without using words.
Tiny Tinkerers
Thu, Jun 08, 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.
Try-It Thursday: Decorative Coasters
Thu, Jun 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Stop in and make a usable piece of art! Join us every Thursday this month to try something new!
Pop Up Playgroup
Thu, Jun 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us to enjoy informal play with toys, kits and games from the J Library of Things.
Summer Puzzle Exchange
Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Conference
Bring your puzzles from home to exchange with others in the community! For each puzzle you bring, take another home!... more
Bring your puzzles from home to exchange with others in the community! For each puzzle you bring, take another home! Leftover puzzles will be donated to the Friends of the Library for their book sale.
Mega Mad Libs
Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come and join us for a round (or two) of giant cooperative Mad Libs style stories!
World Explorers
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week we'll introduce young children to the world around us with music, activities, stories, and more!
Flashback Friday
Fri, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us every Friday this month for a fun, retro movie! This week's movie tells the tale of a young boy who embarks on a... more
Join us every Friday this month for a fun, retro movie! This week's movie tells the tale of a young boy who embarks on a journey through a magical book to save a dying world.
All Together Now: Community Art
Fri, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading... more
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading Club 2023.
Let's Cook: Cookie Dough Dip
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Learn how to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip to eat with graham crackers. Take home left over dip and store in... more
Learn how to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip to eat with graham crackers. Take home left over dip and store in fridge for up to 3 days. Allergies: dairy, vanilla, chocolate
Tiny Tinkerers
Mon, Jun 12, 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.
Make-It Monday: Mushroom Lights
Mon, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us this week as we sculpt mushroom-shaped holders for tea lights! Make something new every Monday this month!
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and... more
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and information.
Cooperative Art Project
Mon, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us to express your creativity and make a group art project!
Books on Tap
Mon, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
BRU Burger - Private Dining area
Tweet tweet! In June, we’ll be reading books that have a bird on the cover. Your book can be fiction or nonfiction and... more
Tweet tweet! In June, we’ll be reading books that have a bird on the cover. Your book can be fiction or nonfiction and from any genre.
STEAM Station
Tue, Jun 13, 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.
Tech Tuesday: Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Jun 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Computers
Race against your friends for a chance to win a prize! Join us every Tuesday this month for fun with technology!
Coloring and Crafts
Tue, Jun 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Want to relax and beat the heat? Drop in for coloring and a simple do-it-yourself craft.
Share a Story
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for an interactive drop-in storytime! Families can interact with books, lyrics, and activities at their own pace.... more
Join us for an interactive drop-in storytime! Families can interact with books, lyrics, and activities at their own pace. This month's theme is family and friends.
Events in American History
Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Join our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the construction of the Erie Canal and the opening... more
Join our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the construction of the Erie Canal and the opening of the Great Lakes.
Music and Movement
Wed, Jun 14, 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.
Wednesday Crafternoon: Pronoun Pins
Wed, Jun 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create a wearable pin to display your preferred pronouns! Join us every Wednesday this month for crafting fun!
LEGO® Brick Building
Wed, Jun 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination!
All Around the Table: Berries - Intergenerational Cooking Club
Wed, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan A
Share a table with us! Use a recipe from the library to make a berry dish and bring the recipe and the finished dish to... more
Share a table with us! Use a recipe from the library to make a berry dish and bring the recipe and the finished dish to share with other participants. Registration required.
Battle Flags
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Celebrate Flag Day with this presentation from Doug Roush! Learn the history of the many flags from U.S. History, from... more
Celebrate Flag Day with this presentation from Doug Roush! Learn the history of the many flags from U.S. History, from the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, to the Battle of Monmouth.
Amazing Artists
Thu, Jun 15, 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.
Try-It Thursday: Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Jun 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Grab a character and learn with a mini campaign! Join us every Thursday... more
Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Grab a character and learn with a mini campaign! Join us every Thursday this month to try something new!
Pop Up Playgroup
Thu, Jun 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us to enjoy informal play with toys, kits and games from the J Library of Things.
Make It: Pixel Art
Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, learn how to create your own... more
Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, learn how to create your own pixel bead art!
World Explorers
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week we'll introduce young children to the world around us with music, activities, stories, and more!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime
Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Are you on your way to 1,000 Books? Sign up, celebrate your progress, and enjoy a special storytime!
Flashback Friday
Fri, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us every Friday this month for a fun, retro movie! In this week's movie, a doctor inherits his family's castle and... more
Join us every Friday this month for a fun, retro movie! In this week's movie, a doctor inherits his family's castle and sets out to bring the dead back to life by using his grandfather's notes.
All Together Now: Community Art
Fri, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading... more
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading Club 2023.
Play, Learn, Grow
Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Read, sing, and play with us! Bring your children for stories and play-based learning in this interactive literacy program.
Welcome to Storytime
Mon, Jun 19, 9:45am - 10:00am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
Are you new to storytime at PGTPL? Join us to learn more about our storytime programs, connect with other families, and... more
Are you new to storytime at PGTPL? Join us to learn more about our storytime programs, connect with other families, and receive a special welcome packet!
Amazing Artists
Mon, Jun 19, 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.
Make-It Monday: Diamond Painting
Mon, Jun 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create a bedazzled sticker with some wax and diamonds! Make something new every Monday this month!
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and... more
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and information.
Drama Days: Cooperative Games
Mon, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Have fun as a group and develop improv and acting skills. Join us to play games that involve working together!
Clue: A Mystery Book Club
Mon, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Conference
In this book club, we read and discuss mystery and crime novels, both classic and contemporary. This month's selection is... more
In this book club, we read and discuss mystery and crime novels, both classic and contemporary. This month's selection is “Mr. Mercedes”, by Stephen King.
Tiny Tinkerers
Tue, Jun 20, 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.
Tech Tuesday: Sphero Specdrums
Tue, Jun 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Stop in and learn about the Sphero Specdrums! These fun pieces of tech allow you to turn color into sound! Join us... more
Stop in and learn about the Sphero Specdrums! These fun pieces of tech allow you to turn color into sound! Join us every Tuesday this month for fun with technology!
Coloring and Crafts
Tue, Jun 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Want to relax and beat the heat? Drop in for coloring and a simple do-it-yourself craft.
Crafty Crew: Forest Wood Slices
Tue, Jun 20, 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 forest wood slices.... more
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make forest wood slices. Materials are provided.
This event is full
Directed Drawing
Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us as we walk through drawing a picture of best friends. Perfect for summer fun!
STEAM Station
Wed, Jun 21, 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.
Wednesday Crafternoon: Slider Puzzle
Wed, Jun 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Turn your art into a fun puzzle! Join us every Wednesday this month for crafting fun!
LEGO® Brick Building
Wed, Jun 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination!
Family Nature Night: You Can Be a Scientist!
Wed, Jun 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
How many plants and animals can you track down? Join a Hendricks County Parks naturalist to learn how you can contribute... more
How many plants and animals can you track down? Join a Hendricks County Parks naturalist to learn how you can contribute to science! We’ll be going outside, so dress for the weather.
Music and Movement
Thu, Jun 22, 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.
Try-It Thursday: Metal Stamped Bracelets
Thu, Jun 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Use a hammer and metal stamps to create a fun imprint on a bracelet! Join us every Thursday this month to try something new!
Pop Up Playgroup
Thu, Jun 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us to enjoy informal play with toys, kits and games from the J Library of Things.
Poetry Night: Free Verse
Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come learn about free verse poetry and try your hand at writing your own!
World Explorers
Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week we'll introduce young children to the world around us with music, activities, stories, and more!
Storytime at Hummel Park
Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hummel Park - Shelter 3
Join us at Hummel Park, 1500 S. Center St. at Shelter 3 for a special nature-themed storytime!
Flashback Friday
Fri, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us every Friday this month for a fun, retro movie! This week's movie tells the comedic tale of a farmhand who sets... more
Join us every Friday this month for a fun, retro movie! This week's movie tells the comedic tale of a farmhand who sets out to rescue his true love before she marries an evil prince.
All Together Now: Community Art
Fri, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading... more
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading Club 2023.
Toys for Shelter Dogs
Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Shelter dogs deserve love too! Join us to make simple toys for dogs at local animal shelters and rescues!
Music and Movement
Mon, Jun 26, 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.
Make-It Monday: Pogs
Mon, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us this week for a blast from the past with the fun game of pogs!
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and... more
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and information.
Trace It: Family Art
Mon, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Create a family art project by tracing your hands and decorating the outline with all of your favorite things.
Amazing Artists
Tue, Jun 27, 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.
Tech Tuesday: Super Nintendo on the Switch
Tue, Jun 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
In 1991, the Super Nintendo was the height of gaming technology. Stop in to play some of the fun games that were enjoyed... more
In 1991, the Super Nintendo was the height of gaming technology. Stop in to play some of the fun games that were enjoyed on this console.
Coloring and Crafts
Tue, Jun 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Want to relax and beat the heat? Drop in for coloring and a simple do-it-yourself craft.
90s Week: Slap Bracelets
Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Get retro with slap bracelets! We'll provide the materials to decorate your own bracelet.
Tiny Tinkerers
Wed, Jun 28, 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.
Wednesday Crafternoon: Paper Airplanes
Wed, Jun 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to fold a paper plane, just like any know-it-all 90's teen.
LEGO® Brick Building
Wed, Jun 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination!
Family Storytime: Faraway Friends
Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
End your day on a happy note with stories, songs, and rhymes. Join us for books about long-distance connections and make... more
End your day on a happy note with stories, songs, and rhymes. Join us for books about long-distance connections and make a mailable hug to send a faraway friend!
STEAM Station
Thu, Jun 29, 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.
Try-It Thursday: Bead Pet Keychains
Thu, Jun 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Jump back in time with this retro craft and create your own keychain pet!
Pop Up Playgroup
Thu, Jun 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us to enjoy informal play with toys, kits and games from the J Library of Things.
90s Week: Baby-Sitters Club Party
Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Celebrate your favorite Baby-Sitters Club books with activity stations, crafts, and more!
90s Trivia Night
Thu, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Who sang it, Green Day or Garth? Was that in an episode of Friends or Seinfeld? Join us for a night of '90s Trivia to... more
Who sang it, Green Day or Garth? Was that in an episode of Friends or Seinfeld? Join us for a night of '90s Trivia to answer these questions and more!
World Explorers
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week we'll introduce young children to the world around us with music, activities, stories, and more!
Library Lab: Build It
Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Build STEM skills and practice problem solving in Library Lab! This month, we'll explore engineering with building... more
Build STEM skills and practice problem solving in Library Lab! This month, we'll explore engineering with building challenges.
Flashback Friday
Fri, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us for a fun, retro movie! Based on the popular book, this week's movie tells of a young girl who uses her mind and... more
Join us for a fun, retro movie! Based on the popular book, this week's movie tells of a young girl who uses her mind and magical powers to stand up against the cruel adults.
All Together Now: Community Art
Fri, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading... more
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading Club 2023.
Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 01, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
All month in the Children's Room, find the hidden objects to create a seasonal word and win a small prize!
90s Week: Shrinky Dinks
Sat, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Conference
Embrace the nostalgia and create a take-home Shrinky project! We'll provide materials and templates, or you can make your... more
Embrace the nostalgia and create a take-home Shrinky project! We'll provide materials and templates, or you can make your own design.
Storytime at the Park
Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Talon Stream Park
Join Plainfield Parks and Recreation and PGTPL for a special nature-themed storytime program at Swinford Park!
STEAM Station
Mon, Jul 03, 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.
Make-It Monday: Rainbow Loom
Mon, Jul 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to make a bracelet out of colorful bands!
Family Game Night: Card Games
Mon, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your family and friends for a game night at the library! Learn how to play card games such as Go Fish and Old Maid.
Military Monday
Mon, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
This month at Military Monday, our U.S. and global military history roundtable, we'll discuss the military career of... more
This month at Military Monday, our U.S. and global military history roundtable, we'll discuss the military career of George Henry Thomas.
Amazing Artists
Wed, Jul 05, 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.
Wednesday Crafternoon: Pipe Cleaner Snails
Wed, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Use pipe cleaners to create a tiny snail friend!
LEGO® Brick Building
Wed, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination!
Collaborative Story Writing: Whose Story Is It, Anyway?
Wed, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your creativity and your sense of humor! Writing prompts will inspire you to make up part of a story. Then switch,... more
Bring your creativity and your sense of humor! Writing prompts will inspire you to make up part of a story. Then switch, read, & continue writing what someone else started.
Tiny Tinkerers
Thu, Jul 06, 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.
Try-It Thursday: Homemade Ice Cream
Thu, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to turn simple ingredients into a delicious treat!
Pop Up Playgroup
Thu, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us to enjoy informal play with toys, kits and games from the J Library of Things.
Family History Hounds: Hoosier State Chronicles
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Learn more about Indiana’s digital newspaper initiative “Hoosier State Chronicles” in this presentation by the... more
Learn more about Indiana’s digital newspaper initiative “Hoosier State Chronicles” in this presentation by the initiative’s Director, Justin Clark.
Junior Artists: Abstract Art
Thu, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come join us for a crash course on abstract art and a chance to create your own piece!
World Explorers
Fri, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week we'll introduce young children to the world around us with music, activities, stories, and more!
Flashback Friday
Fri, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us for a fun, retro movie! In this week's movie, a pair of siblings play a board game with terrible consequences.
All Together Now: Community Art
Fri, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading... more
Each week, we'll feature a different art project and assemble it to make an interactive town by the end of Summer Reading Club 2023.
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