Kids Events

FOML meeting

June 18th

6:30pm

PLAINFIELD LIBRARIES

CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the library will be

CLOSED

Friday, June 19, 2026

We will reopen during our regular hours on the next scheduled business day.

Thank you, and have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Philip Read Memorial Library & Meriden Library

Band Rehearsal for the Plainfield 4th of July Parade

September 2025 to June 2026

10:30 am to Noon

All are welcome!

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

All levels welcome.

What is cribbage?

Cribbage, or crib, is a card game, traditionally for two players, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. It can be adapted for three or four players.[1]

Cribbage has several distinctive features: the cribbage board used for score-keeping; the crib, box, or kitty (in parts of Canada and New England) two distinct scoring stages; and a unique scoring system, including points for groups of cards that total 15. It has been characterized as "Britain's national card game" and the only one legally playable in licensed pubs and clubs without requiring local authority permission.[2]

The game has relatively few rules yet many subtleties, which accounts for its ongoing appeal and popularity. Tactical play varies, depending on which cards one's opponent has played, how many cards in the remaining pack will help the hand one holds, and what one's position on the board is. A game may be decided by a single point, and the edge often goes to an experienced player who utilizes strategy, including calculating odds and making decisions based on the relative positions of players on the board.

Both cribbage and its close relative costly colours are descended from the old English card game of noddy. Cribbage added the distinctive feature of a crib and changed the scoring system for points, whereas costly colours added more combinations but retained the original noddy scoring scheme.

Inside Out 2

Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 PM
Meriden Library

Join us for a heartwarming and hilarious family movie night featuring Inside Out 2! Follow Riley as she navigates the ups and downs of growing up—with a few brand-new emotions along for the ride. Bring the whole family for an evening of laughter, adventure, and free popcorn in a comfortable indoor setting. All ages are welcome!

Sponsored by the Plainfield Libraries.

September 2025 to June 2026

10:30 am to Noon

All are welcome!

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

All levels welcome.

What is cribbage?

Cribbage, or crib, is a card game, traditionally for two players, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. It can be adapted for three or four players.[1]

Cribbage has several distinctive features: the cribbage board used for score-keeping; the crib, box, or kitty (in parts of Canada and New England) two distinct scoring stages; and a unique scoring system, including points for groups of cards that total 15. It has been characterized as "Britain's national card game" and the only one legally playable in licensed pubs and clubs without requiring local authority permission.[2]

The game has relatively few rules yet many subtleties, which accounts for its ongoing appeal and popularity. Tactical play varies, depending on which cards one's opponent has played, how many cards in the remaining pack will help the hand one holds, and what one's position on the board is. A game may be decided by a single point, and the edge often goes to an experienced player who utilizes strategy, including calculating odds and making decisions based on the relative positions of players on the board.

Both cribbage and its close relative costly colours are descended from the old English card game of noddy. Cribbage added the distinctive feature of a crib and changed the scoring system for points, whereas costly colours added more combinations but retained the original noddy scoring scheme.

Wilderness Encounters: Junior Zookeeper Program
Date: July 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Corey Taber Field

Get ready for a wild evening of animal adventure! Join Wilderness Encounters for their exciting Junior Zookeeper program, where children and families will meet live animals and learn what it takes to care for creatures from around the world.

This fun and educational program gives kids a chance to explore the world of wildlife through hands-on learning, fascinating animal facts, and up-close encounters with amazing animals. Perfect for young animal lovers and curious minds of all ages!

Co-sponsored by the Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library (PRML Friends) and the Friends of the Meriden Library (FOML).

In person & Zoom