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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.

11/01/2026

THIS WEEK AT PGTPL: November is here, and there is lots to do! Kids can join us for their favorite weekly programs like Amazing Artists, Tiny Tinkerers, and Storytime Steps. They can also get creative with Paper Lanterns and Chemistry for Kids. Also, kids can donate their new or gently used board games from November 1-12, then attend our Board Game Swap on Saturday, November 14 to pick out something new! Teens can make Paper Flowers or a Dice Potion. Adults can enjoy PGTPL Genealogy Club: Records of Immigration or engage with their community by donating at the blood drive. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at PGTPL this week!

pgtpl.net/ThisWeek

Monday, November 2:
10a Tiny Tinkerers (for children)
3:15p Teens Craft: Paper Flowers (for teens)
5p Bilingual Storytime: ASL (for children)

Tuesday, November 3:
10a STEAM Station (for children)
3:15p Paper Crafts: Bees (for teens)
4:30p Make It: Parchment Paper Lanterns (for children)

Wednesday, November 4:
10a Music and Movement (for children)
3:15p Teens Craft: Catch the Fly (for teens)

Thursday, November 5:
10a Amazing Artists (for children)
1p PGTPL Genealogy Club: Records of Immigration (for adults)
5p Chemistry for Kids: Slime Science (for children)

Friday, November 6:
10a Storytime Steps (for children)
11:30a Versiti Blood Drive (for adults)
3:15p Gamer Crafts: Dice Potion (for teens)

Saturday, November 7:
*2p Paws to Read (registration required; for children)

Sunday, November 8: no programs

10/30/2026

The library will be closed Friday, 11/13 for annual staff training.

10/25/2026

THIS WEEK AT PGTPL: It’s Halloween week at PGTPL! We have a spooktacular lineup of programs for all ages. Kids can enjoy weekly favorites like STEAM Station and Storytime Steps, plus pumpkin painting and Yoga for Kids. Teens can drop into Dungeon Drop-In, make Banana Rolls, create Coffee Filter Ghosts and Wire Spiders, or battle it out at our Magic: The Gathering Tournament. Adults can relax with Books on Tap, and the whole family can join us for Trick-or-Treat on Simmons Street! There’s plenty of Halloween fun to enjoy at the library this week!
pgtpl.net/ThisWeek

Monday, October 26:
10a STEAM Station (for children)
3:15p Dungeon Drop-In (for Teens)
5p Pumpkin Painting (for children)
6p Books on Tap (for Adults)

Tuesday, October 27:
10a Music and Movement (for children)
3:15p Teen Cuisine: Banana Rolls (for Teens)

Wednesday, October 28:
10a Amazing Artists (for children)
3:15p Teens Craft: Coffee Filter Ghosts (for Teens)
5p Yoga for Kids (for children)

Thursday, October 29:
10a Tiny Tinkerers (for children)
3:15p Teens Craft: Wire Spiders (for Teens)
5p Trick-or-Treat on Simmons Street (for All Ages)

Friday, October 30:
10a Storytime Steps (for children)
3:15p Magic the Gathering Tournament (for Teens)

Saturday, October 31: no programs
Sunday, November 1: no programs

10/22/2026

NEXT MONTH: Mindy McGinnis Author Visit

Join use for a special evening with Edgar-award winning novelist Mindy McGinnis, whose novels have earned a devoted following among teen and adult readers alike for their honesty, tension, and complicated, but resilient, characters.

McGinnis will discuss her novel, Under this Red Rock, a murder mystery set in the cavern systems of Ohio. Book copies will be available for purchase and signing.

Thursday, November 19 at 6p | McMillan Meeting Room

10/21/2026

IN TWO WEEKS: Behind-the-Scenes Library Tour

Did you miss out on the summer session? Here's your chance to learn how new books make their way onto the shelf, or what happens when a board game gets turned in. Learn the innerworkings of the library in this behind-the-scenes tour. Registration is required. Families welcome!

Wednesday, November 11 at 11a | Meet in the lobby
Register at pgtpl.net/TourF26

10/18/2026

THIS WEEK AT PGTPL: Halloween is getting closer, and the library is getting into the spooky spirit! There’s something happening for everyone this week. Kids can enjoy weekly favorites like Tiny Tinkerers and STEAM Station. They can also join us for Family Bingo, learn about Impressionism, or celebrate with a fun Goosebumps Party! Teens can take on a STEM Challenge, get crafty with Fighting Snakes, crochet, or make spooky Skeleton Hands and Paracord Skeletons. Adults can explore the mysterious side of things with Paranormal 101. Come join us for a week full of creativity, learning, games, and a little bit of spooky fun! pgtpl.net/ThisWeek

Monday, October 19:
10a Music and Movement (for children)
3:15p STEM Challenge: Bridges (for Teens)
5p Family Bingo (for children)

Tuesday, October 20:
10a Amazing Artists (for children)
3:15p Gamer Crafts: Fighting Snakes (for Teens)
5p Art History For Kids: Impressionism (for children)

Wednesday, October 21:
10a Tiny Tinkerers (for children)
3:15p Teen Crochet Club (for Teens)

Thursday, October 22:
10a STEAM Station (for children)
3:15p Paper Crafts: Skeleton Hand (for Teens)
4:30p Goosebumps Party (for children)
6p Paranormal 101 (registration required; for Adults)

Friday, October 23:
10a Storytime Steps (for children)
3:15p Teens Craft: Paracord Skeletons (for Teens)

Saturday, October 24: no programs
Sunday, October 25: no programs

10/15/2026

NEXT WEEK: Paranormal 101

Dive into the unknown with this presentation from the Indiana Paranormal Society! Learn about the equipment they use, personal experiences, and evidence collected from the group's past investigations.

Thursday, October 22 at 6p | McMillan B
Register at pgtpl.net/Ghost26

10/11/2026

THIS WEEK AT PGTPL: We’re halfway through October, and there’s still plenty of fun happening at the library! Kids can relax with a good book, get crafty with Yarn Pumpkins, create their own DIY Super Hero Costume, and have fun with Famous Faces. There’s something fun for every young library visitor this week, so come join us at PGTPL! pgtpl.net/ThisWeek

Monday, October 12:
10a Amazing Artists (for children)
4:30p Relax and Read (for children)

Tuesday, October 13:
10a Tiny Tinkerers (for children)
*2p Crafty Crew: Yarn Pumpkins (for Adults)

Wednesday, October 14:
10a STEAM Station (for children)
4:30p DIY Super Hero Costume (for children)

Thursday, October 15:
10a Music and Movement (for children)
5p Famous Faces (for children)

Friday, October 16:
10a Storytime Steps (for children)

Saturday, October 17: no programs
Sunday, October 18: no programs

10/08/2026

IN TWO WEEKS: Paranormal 101

Dive into the unknown with this presentation from the Indiana Paranormal Society! Learn about the equipment they use, personal experiences, and evidence collected from the group's past investigations.

Thursday, October 22 at 6p | McMillan B
Register at pgtpl.net/Ghost26

10/06/2026

Take a look at the goodies awaiting your bid for October's silent auction! https://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/october-silent-auction-2/

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1120 Stafford Road
Plainfield, IN
46168

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(317) 839-6602

Website

http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/

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