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Military Monday

2024-11-04 18:30:00 2024-11-04 19:30:00 America/New_York Military Monday Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West

Monday, November 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-04 18:30:00 2024-11-04 19:30:00 America/New_York Military Monday This month at our U.S. and global military history roundtable, we'll discuss the military career of George B. McClellan. Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West

This month at our U.S. and global military history roundtable, we'll discuss the military career of George B. McClellan.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture and Heritage |

TAGS: | roundtable | military | history |

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Phone: 317-839-6602

Hours
We're closed Friday November 08
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 Closed
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

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

Fri, Nov 08, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
The library is closed for Staff Training.

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan A
Perfect for both beginners and exploring cooks, join Dr. Al Herz in this class to learn the basics of food safety and how... more
Perfect for both beginners and exploring cooks, join Dr. Al Herz in this class to learn the basics of food safety and how to make some simple, but delicious, recipes.

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Enjoy refreshments while viewing Historical Artist, Ken Scott's, handmade artwork.

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us for a mini campaign! Choose a premade character or bring your own! No experience necessary.

Mon, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for an exciting Wreck This Journal activity, where you can doodle, scribble, tear, and create without limits.

Mon, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Join our open play chess club! Open to amateur chess players and USCF members alike. All rating levels welcome! Chess... more
Join our open play chess club! Open to amateur chess players and USCF members alike. All rating levels welcome! Chess boards and refreshments are provided.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Conference
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make seasonal string art.... more
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make seasonal string art. Materials are provided.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn about anatomy while creating a hand that can move and grab!

Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Challenge your toddler to an obstacle course! Can you make it to the other side?

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create a cute pill bug out of recycled materials!

Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Can you survive the sinking of the Titanic? Explore the famous catastrophe with STEM activities.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan A
Don't fall victim to fraud! This workshop will give you all the information on how to recognize fraudulent letters,... more
Don't fall victim to fraud! This workshop will give you all the information on how to recognize fraudulent letters, calls, and e-mails, and what to do in case you or someone you know falls for a scam.

Thu, Nov 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Join us at the library for a life-saving opportunity! Donate blood and make a difference in your community's health.

Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Homeschool families: Travel around the world with us! Create a passport and work your way through different activity... more
Homeschool families: Travel around the world with us! Create a passport and work your way through different activity stations to learn about other countries.

Thu, Nov 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Coiling clay is one of the earliest techniques for creating pottery. Stop in to create and paint your own coil pot.

Fri, Nov 15, 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.

Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Enjoy a visit with local author, Carlotta Berry, professor, author, and engineer as we discuss her series There's A Robot!

Mon, Nov 18, 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.

Mon, Nov 18, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to melt, mix, and pour your own lip balm!

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Discover the art of transforming old book pages into unique works of poetry! You'll use creativity and imagination to... more
Discover the art of transforming old book pages into unique works of poetry! You'll use creativity and imagination to uncover hidden poems within printed text.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 19, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Elephants, cats, dogs, ducks? Come in to Teen Central to craft a 3D animals.

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your family and friends for a game night at the library! This month, we'll learn and play various games from our J... more
Bring your family and friends for a game night at the library! This month, we'll learn and play various games from our J Library of Things collection.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss New York City's reservoir system.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Freshen up your space with a homemade gel air freshener using gelatin and essential oils.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy play activities to... more
Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy play activities to engage all children and all abilities.

Thu, Nov 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to use a sewing machine while making your very own sleep mask!

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Listen to fun read aloud stories about this colorful season and make and enjoy a fall harvest snack!

Fri, Nov 22, 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.

Fri, Nov 22, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to create sugar scrub in just a few simple steps!

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Mon, Nov 25, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us for a mini campaign! Choose a premade character or bring your own! No experience necessary.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
You are invited to a T-Rex Tea Party! Please dress in your finest dinosaur and/or tea party attire. We'll try our best to... more
You are invited to a T-Rex Tea Party! Please dress in your finest dinosaur and/or tea party attire. We'll try our best to show some RAWR-some manners as we enjoy a storytime followed by a tasty treat.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Join our open play chess club! Open to amateur chess players and USCF members alike. All rating levels welcome! Chess... more
Join our open play chess club! Open to amateur chess players and USCF members alike. All rating levels welcome! Chess boards and refreshments are provided.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brew Link Brewpub - Private Dining Room
N is for November! This month, join us at Brew Link Brewpub to discuss any book whose title begins with N.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Choose your character! Create an 8-bit character keychain by weaving beads.

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Test your engineering skills with STEM building challenges! Construct the tallest tower, sturdiest bridge, or most unique... more
Test your engineering skills with STEM building challenges! Construct the tallest tower, sturdiest bridge, or most unique structure you can.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
The library will close at 5 pm for Thanksgiving.

Thu, Nov 28, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
The library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 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!

Mon, Dec 02, 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 Battle of Antietam.

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create unique 3D ornaments by using paper and glue.

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about Louise Bourgeois and her spidery sculptures and make a related craft.

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library Book Sale

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Wed, Dec 04, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Use paint pens to create a cozy scene on wood coasters.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie title and information.

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library Book Sale

Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 05, All day
New date Thursday, December 12, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Donate new or gently used art supplies during the week of December 9. Attend the event on Saturday, December 14 to pick... more
Donate new or gently used art supplies during the week of December 9. Attend the event on Saturday, December 14 to pick out art supplies. You can donate, or pick out new art supplies, or both!

Thu, Dec 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.

Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 3:00pm
New date Thursday, December 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
It's our Annual Share & Tell program! Come early for a pitch-in lunch at 12:30p, then share your family treasures at the... more
It's our Annual Share & Tell program! Come early for a pitch-in lunch at 12:30p, then share your family treasures at the genealogy show-and-tell at 1p.

Thu, Dec 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
New venue Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
It's our Annual Share & Tell program! Come early for a pitch-in lunch at 12:30p, then share your family treasures at the... more
It's our Annual Share & Tell program! Come early for a pitch-in lunch at 12:30p, then share your family treasures at the genealogy show-and-tell at 1p.

Thu, Dec 05, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create and paint your own mushroom decoration using clay!

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Transform simple coffee filters into stunning snowflakes!

Fri, Dec 06, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library Book Sale

Rescheduled
Fri, Dec 06, All day
New date Friday, December 13, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Donate new or gently used art supplies during the week of December 9. Attend the event on Saturday, December 14 to pick... more
Donate new or gently used art supplies during the week of December 9. Attend the event on Saturday, December 14 to pick out art supplies. You can donate, or pick out new art supplies, or both!

Fri, Dec 06, 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.

Fri, Dec 06, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create colorful snowflakes from coffee filters!

Sat, Dec 07, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, Dec 07, 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.

Sun, Dec 08, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library Book Sale