Hosted by the Friends of the Plainfield Library
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🛠️ Set-up begins at 9:00 AM
📍 Plainfield Municipal Building
In celebration of Youth Financial Literacy Week, 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 library.
At Plainfield Public Library, we believe stories grow here — and so do young leaders.
🌟 Who Can Participate?
Youth ages 5–18 are invited to register as vendors.
All homemade items are welcome, including:
- Art and crafts
- Jewelry
- Crochet/knit items
- Woodworking
- Slime or bath products
- Baked goods (parental supervision required)
Space is limited, so sign-up now!
💲 Registration Details
- $10 per participant (non-refundable)
- Pre-registration is required
- Registration deadline: Friday, April 10
Participants are responsible for:
- Bringing their own display materials
- Setting their own prices
- Bringing startup cash and making change
- Managing their table during the event
A parent/guardian must remain onsite for participants under age 12.
📚 Youth Financial Literacy 101 Workshop
To help our young entrepreneurs prepare, the library will host a:
Youth Financial Literacy 101 Workshop
📅 Friday, April 10 (after school)
Participants will learn:
- How to price items
- Budgeting basics
- How to make change
- Understanding profit
- How to confidently interact with customers
Attendance is highly encouraged for all registered vendors.
🥪 Lunch Available
The Friends of the Plainfield Library will offer sack lunches for purchase during the event.
❤️ Why We’re Hosting This
This event supports:
- Youth creativity
- Financial literacy education
- Confidence-building and leadership skills
- Fundraising efforts for Plainfield Public Library
When young people are given space to create, lead, and grow — the entire community benefits.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/MFcbNtyERAYhbgzh7
Questions?
Contact:
Merra Albosta
Plainfield Public Library Director
📞 715-335-4523