🛍️Youth Maker's Market

June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Hosted by the Friends of the Plainfield Library 📅 Saturday, June 13 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🛠️ Set-up begins at 9:00 AM 📍 Plainfield Municipal Building In celebration of Threshermen's Days, the Friends of the Plainfield Library are proud to host a Youth Maker’s Market for ages 5–18 . This event gives young creators the opportunity to practice entrepreneurship, build real-world money skills, and showcase their creativity — all while supporting their local...

Movie Nights!

April 24 - 25, 2026 @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 starting @ 6pm to celebrate National Library Week! We will be showing Wicked (copyright 2024 Universal Studios. All rights reserved) and Wicked: For Good (copyright 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved). Light refreshments will be provided, or feel free to bring your own! Poster with 2 Movies (2) Download Blankets, pillows, stuffies, and PJs are all welcome!

🏫 Help Us Strengthen the School…

April 16 - August 7, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

At the Plainfield Public Library, we believe everyone belongs—and that strong connections help our community grow. As part of our strategic planning process, we are intentionally exploring how the library and school can work more closely together to support students and families. We want to hear from you. Your feedback will help shape: How we share information about programs and opportunities How the library shows up within the school What kinds of programs and supports...

Teen Support Group

April 7 - May 26, 2026 @ 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Starting soon, we’re hosting a FREE Eight-week Teen Mental Health Support Group at the library—built to be a safe, welcoming space where teens can show up as they are. ✨ What to expect: 🎨 Activity-based sessions (art, games, and low-pressure conversation) 🍕 Dinner provided every night 🐾 Working on bringing in a therapy dog 💬 Led by a counseling intern who genuinely loves working with teens 📅 Schedule: Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays to work around...

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Tech Tuesdays 💻

April 7, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Learn together. Ask anything. No pressure. Not feeling tech-savvy? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Join us for Tech Tuesdays at the Plainfield Public Library, a relaxed, small-group learning opportunity designed for adults and seniors who want to build confidence using everyday technology. What to Expect Tech Tuesdays are informal, community-led sessions where we explore common technology questions in a supportive, no-judgment space. Sessions are led by a friendly...

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Read to a Dog

April 1, 2026 @ 3:30 PM

Meet Scooby! The Plainfield Public Library is proud to offer Read to a Dog, a welcoming and confidence-building literacy program for children of all ages and abilities. Children are invited to spend time with a certified therapy dog in a relaxed, supportive environment. Reading to animals can help reduce anxiety, improve confidence, and make reading feel fun and safe. Participants do not need to read perfectly — and they do not even need to read...

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Storytime Saturdays

March 14, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Join us at the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month for Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 AM , a fun and engaging program designed for young children and their families. Children will enjoy a mix of music and movement, a story, a simple craft, and a snack. Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for little ones to build early literacy skills, practice social interaction, and discover the joy of books in a welcoming...

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Community Survey

March 13, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

🌱 Help Shape What Grows Next at the Library At the Plainfield Public Library , we believe that everyone belongs and that stories grow here — through reading, learning, connection, and community. As we plan programs and services for the months ahead, community input is essential . This short survey helps us understand what matters most to you so we can make thoughtful, sustainable decisions with the resources we have. Your participation directly influences what...