The Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest is back for 2025! Artists of all ages and skill levels can enter original designs based on this year’s theme: Color Our World. Entry forms are available at the library and by download here. Entries must be submitted at...
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...
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...
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,...
[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...
Isn't it wonderful? The painter, Jeff Guthery, used the colors in the room and the round shapes found in the carpet and chairs. You can find every color in this mural someplace else. There are also bright splashes of color on the columns and in...
Thank you to everyone who attended the Library's 6th Annual Arts Gala this year. The Arts Gala committee would like to extend a THANK YOU to all our Volunteers, Staff Members, Artists and Friends of the Library. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes!...
Thank you to everyone who attended the Library's 6th Annual Arts Gala this year. We are thankful for your continued support of the Library. Save the Date - Next year Arts Gala: Facets will be April 26,27 and 28, 2019. Starlight Reception ...
Plainfield Library Proud to Present Artist Thomas A. Himsel in Gallery Through February 28, 2018 Thomas A. Himsel, Fine Artist Featured at the Plainfield Public Library. Visit the Library's 2nd Floor Art Gallery. A word from the Artist -- Hendricks County, Indiana is where I've spent most...
