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Family Storytime: Creeping Critters
2025-03-12 17:00:00 2025-03-12 17:30:00 America/New_York Family Storytime: Creeping Critters Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity

Wednesday, March 12
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-12 17:00:00 2025-03-12 17:30:00 America/New_York Family Storytime: Creeping Critters Come to a creepy crawly storytime about some of nature's smallest and slitheriest critters: bugs and snakes! After reading, we'll have several fun crafts for you to make and take home! Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity

Come to a creepy crawly storytime about some of nature's smallest and slitheriest critters: bugs and snakes! After reading, we'll have several fun crafts for you to make and take home!

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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

Storytime Steps
Fri, Feb 21, 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.
Tiny Tinkerers
Mon, Feb 24, 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: Pressed Flower Jars
Mon, Feb 24, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Celebrate spring early by creating a decorative jar using pressed flowers.
Books on Tap
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brew Link Brewpub - Private Dining Room
For February, cozy up and join us at Brew Link Brewpub to discuss any historical fiction book.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 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.
Super Smash Bros Tournament
Tue, Feb 25, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Who is the best Super Smash Bros fighter? Challenge your friends for the title in this classic game.
Art History for Kids: Art Deco
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about the Art Deco movement and make a related craft.
Music and Movement
Wed, Feb 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.
Teens Craft: Watercolor Bookmarks
Wed, Feb 26, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Show off your creativity and use watercolors to create a decorative bookmark.
Family Movie Night
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
CPR Training
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Learn how to perform CPR, including chest compressions and AED use, in this training from the Hendricks County Health... more
Learn how to perform CPR, including chest compressions and AED use, in this training from the Hendricks County Health Department. Open to all ages 8+.
Amazing Artists
Thu, Feb 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.
Stories and Snacks: Snowmen
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Listen to fun read aloud stories about snowmen and make and enjoy a delicious snack!
Storytime Steps
Fri, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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.
Movie Night at the Library
Fri, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Join the library for a relaxing night with one of the great films from our collection!
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 01, 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.
Amazing Artists
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Dungeon Drop-In
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Make It: Stained Glass Bookmarks
Mon, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Create bookmarks that mimic the look of stained glass, using simple materials.
Military Monday
Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
This month at our military history discussion group, we'll discuss the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Tiny Tinkerers
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Edible Flowers
Tue, Mar 04, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn to make edible flowers out of a popular chocolate treat.
Tiny Science: Cause and Effect
Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for a storytime for your youngest scientists, focused on learning the principles of cause and effect with books... more
Join us for a storytime for your youngest scientists, focused on learning the principles of cause and effect with books and activities!
Opioid Overdose Reversal Training
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Please join us for this presentation from the Hendricks County Health Department to learn more about the opioid epidemic,... more
Please join us for this presentation from the Hendricks County Health Department to learn more about the opioid epidemic, symptoms of an overdose, and how to administer life-saving naloxone.
STEAM Station
Wed, Mar 05, 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.
Strange History for Teens
Wed, Mar 05, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Dive into the past and discover some of our world's weird and strange history.
Make It: Rainbow Art
Wed, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Experiment to create a walking rainbow and make your own rainbow art!
Music and Movement
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
PGTPL Genealogy Club: U.S. Draft Registration Cards
Thu, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Discover the details and connections hidden in the U.S. Draft Registration cards. Professional genealogist Peggy Ash will... more
Discover the details and connections hidden in the U.S. Draft Registration cards. Professional genealogist Peggy Ash will teach you how to use these records when researching your family history.
Uno Tournament
Thu, Mar 06, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Challenge your friends to a game of Uno, but be ready - a single card can change the game!
Make It: Yarn Art
Thu, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use various colors and lengths of yarn to create a textured masterpiece!
Storytime Steps
Fri, Mar 07, 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.
Teens Can Sew: Bookmarks
Fri, Mar 07, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to sew a simple bookmark using a sewing machine.
Tiny Chefs: Pie Baking with Julie Dooley Pies
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for a special baking workshop for kids and families! Learn how to make a chocolate peanut butter pie with Julie... more
Join us for a special baking workshop for kids and families! Learn how to make a chocolate peanut butter pie with Julie Dooley Pies.
This event is full
Music and Movement
Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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!
Amazing Artists
Tue, Mar 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.
Crafty Crew: Spring Birds
Tue, Mar 11, 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 cardboard spring birds.... more
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make cardboard spring birds. Materials are provided.
This event is full
Gamer Crafts: Chainmail Bracelet
Tue, Mar 11, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create a bracelet by learning how to craft chainmail.
Storytime with an Author: Dr. Seuss
Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come and join us for a Dr. Seuss-themed story time in celebration of his birthday.
English Conversation Hour
Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 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.
Teens Craft: Taxidermy Bugs
Wed, Mar 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Paint and display a creepy-crawly specimen!
Family Storytime: Creeping Critters
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Come to a creepy crawly storytime about some of nature's smallest and slitheriest critters: bugs and snakes! After... more
Come to a creepy crawly storytime about some of nature's smallest and slitheriest critters: bugs and snakes! After reading, we'll have several fun crafts for you to make and take home!
Dementia Friends
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan A
Between friends, family, and neighbors, we all know someone with a dementia-related disease like Alzheimer's. Learn how... more
Between friends, family, and neighbors, we all know someone with a dementia-related disease like Alzheimer's. Learn how to support them in this class from the Hendricks County Senior Services.
STEAM Station
Thu, Mar 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.
Homeschool: Van Gogh Art Study
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Homeschool families can learn about a famous artist and experiment with similar techniques. This month features Vincent... more
Homeschool families can learn about a famous artist and experiment with similar techniques. This month features Vincent Van Gogh!
Teens Craft: Cross Stitch
Thu, Mar 13, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to use embroidery thread to create a fun image on canvas!
Storytime Steps
Fri, Mar 14, 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.
Pi Day Celebration
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Conference
Celebrate our favorite mathematical constant, pi, with a piece of pie! Stop by to grab a slice to enjoy!
Paper Crafts: Quilling
Fri, Mar 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Use strips of paper to create curling pieces of art.
STEAM Station
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
Dungeon Drop-In
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
LEGO® Brick Building
Mon, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination! Follow a different challenge theme... more
Use our collection of LEGO® bricks to build something awesome from your imagination! Follow a different challenge theme each month and celebrate your completed creations!
Music and Movement
Tue, Mar 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.
STEM Challenge: Tonoscope
Tue, Mar 18, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Take a look at sound! Learn how to build a tonoscope to view soundwaves.
Make It: Origami Art
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, join us for the chance to make... more
Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, join us for the chance to make different origami animals!
Events in American History
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the American Prohibition era.
Amazing Artists
Wed, Mar 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.
Paper Crafts: Magazine Beads
Wed, Mar 19, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create your own beads with magazine scraps!
DIY Slime
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Grab your friends and make your own slime! We'll have fun mix-ins and scents you can add to your creation.
Medicare 101
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Learn the ins and outs of Medicare with Helee Adkins, Medicare Specialist. Become informed and empowered to personalize... more
Learn the ins and outs of Medicare with Helee Adkins, Medicare Specialist. Become informed and empowered to personalize your Medicare coverage to your needs. Caretakers welcome!
Tiny Tinkerers
Thu, Mar 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.
Teen Cuisine: Dirt Cups
Thu, Mar 20, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Turn a simple pudding cup into a delicious snack.
Share a Story: Play!
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, we'll explore lots of ways to play!
Storytime Steps
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
Gallery Reception - Private Collection of David Gulley and Kenneth J. Paul Jr.
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
The library invites the community to a special Gallery Art Reception on Saturday, March 22, from 2 to 4pm. This event... more
The library invites the community to a special Gallery Art Reception on Saturday, March 22, from 2 to 4pm. This event celebrates the shared art collection of David Gulley and Kenneth J. Paul Jr.
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