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Make It: Personality Portraits
2025-08-14 17:00:00 2025-08-14 17:30:00 America/New_York Make It: Personality Portraits Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity

Thursday, August 14
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 17:00:00 2025-08-14 17:30:00 America/New_York Make It: Personality Portraits Work together to create a personality portrait of a popular book character, then learn how to make one for yourself using symbols, colors, and other ways to represent what makes you, YOU! Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity

Work together to create a personality portrait of a popular book character, then learn how to make one for yourself using symbols, colors, and other ways to represent what makes you, YOU!

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts/Hobbies |

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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Phone: 317-839-6602
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop-Off
Fri, Aug 08, 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!
Storytime Steps
Fri, Aug 08, 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: Sensory Seeking
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
Homeschool Meet and Greet
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Start the school year off right! Homeschooling families can meet to get to know each other, learn about programs at the... more
Start the school year off right! Homeschooling families can meet to get to know each other, learn about programs at the library, and pick out donated curriculum as available.
Tiny Tinkerers
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
Paper Crafts: Map Making
Mon, Aug 11, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to use beans to create your own fantasy map!
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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.
Crafty Crew: Hot Glue Art
Tue, Aug 12, 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 hot glue art. Materials are... more
Make a fun and simple craft in this class inspired by Creativebug. In this session we'll make hot glue art. Materials are provided. Registration required.
This event is full
Minute to Win It
Tue, Aug 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Challenge yourself and compete against your friends to see who can win in a series of minute-long games.
LEGO® Brick Printing Press
Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Learn how you can use LEGO® Brick plates and dots to create your own printed designs!
English Conversation Hour
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Music and Movement
Wed, Aug 13, 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: Mini Foosball
Wed, Aug 13, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Use everyday items to create a portable version of this fun game!
Family Game Show Night
Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Test your skills and knowledge with our fun Game Show activity! Challenge your friends and compete with other families... more
Test your skills and knowledge with our fun Game Show activity! Challenge your friends and compete with other families for the win!
CPR Training
Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
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+. Registration suggested.
Register
Amazing Artists
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Gamer Crafts: Gong-Gi
Thu, Aug 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Make your own version of this traditional Korean game and test your skills! Can you toss and catch them all?
Make It: Personality Portraits
Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Work together to create a personality portrait of a popular book character, then learn how to make one for yourself using... more
Work together to create a personality portrait of a popular book character, then learn how to make one for yourself using symbols, colors, and other ways to represent what makes you, YOU!
Sleep on it: Why Sleep Matters & Work-Life Balance
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
How can you improve your sleep? Learn about the effects of good and poor sleep on the body and more in this presentation... more
How can you improve your sleep? Learn about the effects of good and poor sleep on the body and more in this presentation from Amanda Marciano-Feutz of Purdue Extension. Registration suggested.
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