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Homeschool: Float Your Boat
2026-01-08 14:00:00 2026-01-08 14:30:00 America/New_York Homeschool: Float Your Boat Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity

Thursday, January 08
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-08 14:00:00 2026-01-08 14:30:00 America/New_York Homeschool: Float Your Boat Homeschool families: Explore basic physics as you design and build a simple boat, then test how much it can hold and how long it will float! Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity

Homeschool families: Explore basic physics as you design and build a simple boat, then test how much it can hold and how long it will float!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | School Age | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Science, Technology, Engineering and Math | Homeschool |

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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - West
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Tue, Dec 09, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Art History For Kids: Surrealism
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Join us for a crash course on art history! Learn about the history of the Surrealist movement and make a related craft.
STEAM Station
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Music and Movement
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Homeschool: Art Exploration
Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Homeschool families: Bring your imagination and create something unique using a variety of materials!
Teens Craft: Cryptid Coasters
Thu, Dec 11, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Decorate your own coaster with creepy-cool cryptid creatures!
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Fri, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
Paper Crafts: Cyclops Eye
Fri, Dec 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Fold your own creepy Cyclops eye with this fun origami craft!
Build It with LEGO® Bricks
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Mon, Dec 15, 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
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Teens Craft: Phone Charms
Mon, Dec 15, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Looking to spruce up your phone? Make yourself a cute phone charm with beads and other materials!
Young Artists: Watercolors
Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Experiment with watercolor paints and make your own masterpiece.
Books on Tap
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brew Link Brewpub - Private Dining Area
Tis the season for reading! Join us at Brew Link Brewpub to discuss books with covers inspired by the season - featuring... more
Tis the season for reading! Join us at Brew Link Brewpub to discuss books with covers inspired by the season - featuring the colors red, green, and white.
Amazing Artists
Tue, Dec 16, 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
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Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Dec 16, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Compete with your friends head to head and find out who's the top racer.
Events in American History - The Johnstown Flood
Tue, Dec 16, 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 Johnstown Flood.
Tiny Tinkerers
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Teen Crochet Club
Wed, Dec 17, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Learn how to crochet or bring your own project to work on. Hang out, get creative, and stitch with other teens!
Make It: Winter Terrarium
Wed, Dec 17, 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, create a winter-themed candy... more
Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, create a winter-themed candy terrarium to enjoy or give as a gift!
STEAM Station
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Teens Craft: Paper Lanterns
Thu, Dec 18, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
Family Movie Matinee
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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STEAM Station
Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Kids' Puzzle Palooza
Mon, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Music and Movement
Tue, Dec 23, 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
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Tue, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Have you ever wanted to get an inside scoop at the library or practice being a librarian for a day? Register every child... more
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Sing, move, and enjoy together! This interactive storytime focuses on music and early literacy skills for young children... more
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Homeschool: Float Your Boat
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Homeschool families: Explore basic physics as you design and build a simple boat, then test how much it can hold and how... more
Homeschool families: Explore basic physics as you design and build a simple boat, then test how much it can hold and how long it will float!
Homeschool Curriculum Swap
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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
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Bring any curriculum, books, or other homeschooling materials that you are done using and/or pick up some new resources to try!
Teens Craft: Felt Succulents
Thu, Jan 08, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
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