This week at PGTPL, we recreated Katsushika Hokusai’s famous work of art, The Great Wave, using a variety of art supplies and household items. Follow along to make your own version of this seventeenth-century masterpiece! Image source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Steps: Spend some time looking...
Are you in need of a fun art project for the summer? This simple technique allows for quality looking watercolor art without the need for expensive paint or brushes! Any design, including one of the downloadable, printable graphics linked below, will work wonderfully for this...
Take a look at the cool things to do at the Hub! There are projects inspired by famous artists joining other projects on the Imagination Hub in the Children's Room. Each has information about the artist and pictures of their art. If you'd like more ideas...
It's valuable for children to draw and scribble from a young age, because it helps develop fine motor skills. Process art, which is often included in early literacy programs at PGTPL, can help children develop those skills. Process Art Experiences Although children enjoy many kinds of art,...
Kids Community Art is a quarterly drop-in project at the library. Kids create something, then take it home or leave it with us to become part of a bigger themed project. In the latest project, My Plainfield, kids used paper, crayons, and glue to make a...
We would like to extend a thank you to our outstanding sponsors and partners for the 2019 Arts Gala: Facets fundraiser. From sponsoring wine and hors d'oeuvres, to setting up and cleaning the library, to being a docent and art running - we truly appreciate...
The Arts Gala fundraiser is just two weeks away! This year the library will feature more than 80 local artists and their work at Arts Gala. The event raises funds for Library programs and initiatives that benefit the community, such as community engagement, children's interactives, art...
Crafters, Makers & DIYers Creativebug is an online collection of crafting classes and workshops - a dream-come-true for crafters, makers, and anyone trying their hand at DIY. The best part is - it's a free downloadable resource available with your Plainfield library card! After signing up,...
Artist Callout for Seventh Annual Plainfield Arts Gala: Facets Apply now to participate in Hendricks County’s Largest Indoor Art Event The Friends of the Plainfield–Guilford Township Public Library invites local artists to submit work for consideration for the 2019 Arts Gala: Facets. Consideration for the seventh annual Arts...
[caption id="attachment_18951" align="alignleft" width="300"] Alan McConnell - Photography[/caption] Discovering Turkey Run Opening Reception The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library invites the community to attend the Discovering Turkey Run Documentary and Exhibit by Alan and Elaine McConnell. [caption id="attachment_18952" align="alignright" width="240"] The lush, narrow part of Turkey Run’s Rocky Hollow...