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ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Bounce and Tickle

Babies ages 6-23 months, their siblings, moms, dads, and relatives can sing along with Miss Sue and enjoy books, music and fun. + More Info

Fun with Music

We may not always be right on key or keep up with the beat, but we have a great time with rhythm instruments, sing-alongs and dance.  This program is for children from 9 months to 4 years with their adult caregivers. + More Info

Jump & Jive Family Storytime

Thursdays
6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Stories and music for the whole family.  It's a great way to find some new books the entire family will really love! +More Info

Preschool Storytime

For children ages 3-5 who can come to storytime all by themselves while their adult caregiver browses in the library.  Children will enjoy stories and songs.  + More Info

Reads & Rimas: A Spanish-English Storytime

This bilingual storytime presented in both English and Spanish is for children ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult and features a variety of songs, nursery rhymes and stories. La hora es para ninos 3-6 anos con un adulto. Jugando y aprendiendo. +More Info

Toddlin' Twos

This program is for two-year-olds with an adult caregiver.  Children will be treated to twenty minutes of stories and songs.  + More Info

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS

A Healthy Earth = A Healthy You

Families 
Saturday, April 20
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Watch Chef Kyle Richardson from Joliet Junior College do a demo on healthy foods, then enjoy a sample. Chef Richardson will also show children how to make a recycled planter to grow things at home. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. +More Info

Baby Massage

Babies 8 weeks to 8 months old
Friday, April 5, 19
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

You can attend Baby Massage any time after your baby's eight week check-up of when s/he starts to crawl. Bring a clean towel to lay your baby on, your own edible massage oil, and anything else you usually take for your baby when you go out. This is a drop-in program and does not require registration. +More Info 

Family Hands on Science: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

Families with children ages 2 to 5
Thursday, April 25
6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Creepy, crawly...Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Discover the fantastic world of insects and create bug catchers to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. +More Info

Family Hands on Science: Seeds & Plants

Families with children ages 2 to 5
Thursday, March 28
6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Let your imagination grow by "digging" into science! Make a decorative planter and plant seeds. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. +More Info

 

Hurray for Learning, Hurray for Teachers!

Grades 2 to 5
Wednesday, May 8
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Make a card for your favorite teacher on National Teacher Day and hear the famous story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Learn a little sign language and Braille. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.  +More Info

 

Just Ribbit

Ages 6 to 10  
Tuesday, April 9
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Hop on down to the Library to celebrate frogs. Make a frog craft to take home. Registration is required. +More Info

Learn a Poem By Heart!

Families 
April 1 to April 30

April is National Poetry Month. Pick up a poem at the Youth Services Desk, learn it by heart and recite it to get a prize. 

Math 'n' More

Wednesday, April 24
4:15 to 5:00 p.m.

The Wing-Wing Brothers love to compare amounts, add and subtract. Hear about their antics, then try them yourselves. The book and activities used meet the Common Core State Standards for Kindergartne mathematics. This program is drop-in, no registration is required. +More Info

Sensory Storytime

Ages 3 to 8 with caregivers
Saturday, April 27
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Special needs children along with their siblings and friends are welcome to enjoy action songs, tactile activities, free play and drawing. This program is drop-in, no registration is required. +More Info

Superhero Training Camp

Ages 3 to 4 years 
Tuesday, May 14
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Test your Superhero skills and abilities as we enjoy super activities, crafts and stories. Costumes encouraged. Registration required. +More Info 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

A valid Plainfield Library card is required for all registered programs unless otherwise noted.

Registration begins one month in advance. Drop-in programs are not registered. You may sign up by calling the Youth Services Department at 815-439-2877 or by clicking on any of the registration links below and completing the information requested. Please note that your child must be the required age for the program by the first day of class.