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PGTPL Genealogy Club: Did Grandpa Work in the Tree Army?
2025-08-07 13:00:00 2025-08-07 15:00:00 America/New_York PGTPL Genealogy Club: Did Grandpa Work in the Tree Army? Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B

Thursday, August 07
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 13:00:00 2025-08-07 15:00:00 America/New_York PGTPL Genealogy Club: Did Grandpa Work in the Tree Army? Join us as local genealogist Ron Darrah shares what on records are available for ancestors who may have worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B

Join us as local genealogist Ron Darrah shares what on records are available for ancestors who may have worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy and Family History |

TAGS: | Genealogy |

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Music and Movement
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Craft Cafe
Tue, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us at lunch time for a simple craft! Crafts will vary from week to week; some may require parental assistance.
Tech Tuesday
Tue, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us every Tuesday during Summer Reading for tech fun!
Crafty Crew: Diamond Paintings
Tue, Jul 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 diamond paintings.... more
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make diamond paintings. Materials are provided. Registration required.
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Color Our World: Louise Bourgeois Art
Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Join us for a crash course on French artist Louise Bourgeois and her spidery sculptures. Then make a related craft!
English Conversation Hour
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Practice speaking English in an informal setting! If you are learning the English language, join us for an hour of... more
Practice speaking English in an informal setting! If you are learning the English language, join us for an hour of conversation. All fluency levels are welcome and refreshments are provided.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library
Amazing Artists
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Games Galore
Wed, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Take a break with your lunch or snacks and join us for games and activities!
Wednesday Crafternoon
Wed, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us every Wednesday during Summer Reading for fun papercrafts.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library
Tiny Tinkerers
Thu, Jul 10, 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
Thu, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Join us every Thursday during Summer Reading to try out games from the library's collection!
Lunch with LEGO® Bricks
Thu, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Use LEGO® Bricks and your imagination to make new creations with a different theme each week.
Baby and Toddler Jam
Thu, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your young child and your dancing feet and bop along to kid-friendly beats! For children ages 5 and under and their... more
Bring your young child and your dancing feet and bop along to kid-friendly beats! For children ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Mediterranean Diet and Its Impact on Heart Health
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Learn about the Mediterranean Diet and other heart-healthy habits to incorporate into your daily routine in this... more
Learn about the Mediterranean Diet and other heart-healthy habits to incorporate into your daily routine in this presentation from Amanda Marciano-Feutz of Purdue Extension. Registration suggested.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library
Storytime Steps
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Sensory Play Time: Calming
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We’ll offer gentle, calming activities for all ages and abilities.
Film Friday
Fri, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Bring your lunch or snacks and enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles... more
Bring your lunch or snacks and enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library! Ask at the Children's Desk for movie titles and information.
Teen SRC Completion Party
Fri, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club with a fun-filled party! Join us after hours for laser tag, hide-and-seek,... more
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club with a fun-filled party! Join us after hours for laser tag, hide-and-seek, pizza, additional raffle prizes and more! Registration is required.
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sat, Jul 12, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library
Children's SRC Completion Party - Art Show and Reception
Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club! Invite your family and friends to see the colorful world we've created together... more
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club! Invite your family and friends to see the colorful world we've created together this summer! Artwork from SRC participants will be featured. All are welcome!
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sun, Jul 13, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
Friends of the Library
Tiny Tinkerers
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
STEAM Station
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Events in American History
Tue, Jul 15, 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 construction of the Gateway Arch in St.... more
Join us for our American history discussion series! This month, we'll discuss the construction of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
Music and Movement
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Amazing Artists
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Storytime Steps
Fri, Jul 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.
Amazing Artists
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
Sensory Play Time: Sensory Seeking
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We’ll offer sensory-seeking activities to engage all ages and... more
Everyone is welcome at this sensory-friendly program! We’ll offer sensory-seeking activities to engage all ages and abilities.
Tiny Tinkerers
Tue, Jul 22, 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.
English Conversation Hour
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Conference
Practice speaking English in an informal setting! If you are learning the English language, join us for an hour of... more
Practice speaking English in an informal setting! If you are learning the English language, join us for an hour of conversation. All fluency levels are welcome and refreshments are provided.
Know Before You Go: The Funeral Home and Your Options
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
Are you working on estate planning for the end of life? Join Catherine Crum from Flanner Buchanan as she discusses... more
Are you working on estate planning for the end of life? Join Catherine Crum from Flanner Buchanan as she discusses funeral options that may be available to you. Registration suggested.
STEAM Station
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
Music and Movement
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Storytime Steps
Fri, Jul 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.
Music and Movement
Mon, Jul 28, 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.
Books on Tap
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brew Link Brewpub - Private Dining Room
It's time for a vacation! Join us at Brew Link Brewpub to discuss a book of your choice that is set on a plane, train, or... more
It's time for a vacation! Join us at Brew Link Brewpub to discuss a book of your choice that is set on a plane, train, or cruise ship.
Amazing Artists
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Tiny Tinkerers
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
STEAM Station
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Gallery Exhibit: Herron School of Art + Design
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
This August and September, the library is proud to present the artwork of Herron School of Art + Design instructors,... more
This August and September, the library is proud to present the artwork of Herron School of Art + Design instructors, showcasing a vibrant collection of work from established creatives.
Storytime Steps
Fri, Aug 01, 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, Aug 02, 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.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop-Off
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend... more
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend the Homeschool Meet and Greet on Saturday, August 9 to pick out new materials!
STEAM Station
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Military Monday
Mon, Aug 04, 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 Joshua Chamberlain.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop-Off
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend... more
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend the Homeschool Meet and Greet on Saturday, August 9 to pick out new materials!
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop-Off
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend... more
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend the Homeschool Meet and Greet on Saturday, August 9 to pick out new materials!
Amazing Artists
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop-Off
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend... more
Homeschooling families, visit the library to drop off curriculum in good condition during the week of August 4. Attend the Homeschool Meet and Greet on Saturday, August 9 to pick out new materials!
Tiny Tinkerers
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
PGTPL Genealogy Club: Did Grandpa Work in the Tree Army?
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
Join us as local genealogist Ron Darrah shares what on records are available for ancestors who may have worked in the... more
Join us as local genealogist Ron Darrah shares what on records are available for ancestors who may have worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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