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Toy Swap Drop-Off

2024-03-08 00:00:00 2024-03-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Toy Swap Drop-Off Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room

Friday, March 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-03-08 00:00:00 2024-03-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Toy Swap Drop-Off We are accepting clean, gently used toys! Please bring in your toy during the week of March 4. Attend the event on Saturday, March 16 to pick out a toy. You can donate, or pick out a new toy, or both! Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room

We are accepting clean, gently used toys! Please bring in your toy during the week of March 4. Attend the event on Saturday, March 16 to pick out a toy. You can donate, or pick out a new toy, or both!

AGE GROUP: | Family | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Home and Garden |

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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

Phone: 317-839-6602

Hours
Mon, Oct 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 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

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Create a painting inside a glass frame! Use the designs provided or create your own!

Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan
2024 General Election

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Why enjoy a banana on its own when you can make it even more tasty! Materials will be provided for up to 16 teens.

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
Create your own playdough kit by choosing personalized scents and add-ins. Materials will be provided for 10 families.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Nov 07, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan B
You may love doing genealogy, but have you ever "read" genealogy? The Indiana Room staff will discuss some genealogy... more
You may love doing genealogy, but have you ever "read" genealogy? The Indiana Room staff will discuss some genealogy "good reads", both fiction and non-fiction, and why these titles are worth a read!

Thu, Nov 07, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Teen Central
Compete with your friends to reign supreme. Join us in Teen Central to see who wins in Mario Party Superstars.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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 learn about safe, warm places to live.

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.