children’s programs Tag
Gingerbread Month
In December, the library goes gingerbread-y. There is a gingerbread house making contest and a felt gingerbread house in the Children's Room to play with. The highlight is three sessions of the big Gingerbread House Decorating program which has been happening for 14 years. Big...
17 December, 2014
Holly Jolly Cookie Plates!
Start a new family tradition this Holiday season at the library! Meet us Thursday, December 4th, anytime between 4:00pm - 7:00pm to decorate a ceramic cookie plate and enjoy other festivities! Celebrate the winter season with an evening at the library full of crafts, stories, and merry-making....
15 November, 2014
Cool Back-to-School Party
Our annual Cool Back-to-School Party is just around the corner! Join us Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30-7:00pm for pizza, activities, and more!...
04 August, 2014
Imagination Hub / Art Zone
There's always something fun to do at the Imagination Hub! The things there change. Right now, there are Lincoln Logs, a monkey alphabet puzzle, door hanger craft, felt 2-D blocks with patterns to try, and some mega blocks. Often, Miss Laura will have an 'Art Zone'...
04 August, 2014
Owls!
Here are some nice little owl families made by K-3rd graders at our 'Owls!' program for K-3rd grade. They learned about real owls from the book Owls by Gail Gibbons, then heard two of my favorite new owl stories, The Happy Owls by Celestino Piatti and...
13 April, 2014
STEM/STEAM Programs @ the Library
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or STEAM (which adds Art) programming is everywhere these days. The President launched the Educate to Innovate STEM initiative to “move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement.” Schools, afterschool programs, daycares,...
07 October, 2013
Reflections from Joyce
I’d like to thank the wonderful people of the community who have supported the children’sprograms at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library throughout the years. As I prepare toretire at the end of this month, I’ve had time to reflect on my past twelve years as Children’sServices...
25 March, 2013
Father Goose
Once upon a time…Father Goose visited the Plainfield Library…and he's back again, inviting you to participate in the magical fun as our beloved nursery rhymes and fairy tales get a Mother Goose-approved make-over from musician/magician, Paul Odenwelder. Children of all ages are invited to join...
03 January, 2013
