Library Closed All Day 3/24 - 3/29 Plainfield Area Public Library The Library building will close to move to the lower level. Curbside delivery is open during this week and staff will be here to answer your calls, emails, and texts. Closing Mar 24 - 29 2025 Closing Library Closed All Day 3/24 - 3/29 Branches: Plainfield Area Public Library Description: The Library building will close to move to the lower level. Curbside delivery is open during this week and staff will be here to answer your calls, emails, and texts.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Description: For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for schoo... This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Storytime Description: For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Description: For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All story... This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers (2-3 years) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Program Type: Storytime Description: For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.
This event is in the "Teens" group. (Off-Site) How to Adult for Teens Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teens Description: Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready for adulthoo... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) How to Adult for Teens 5:00pm - 5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready for adulthood.
This event is in the "Children" group. (Off-Site) Snacks Around the World Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Description: Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) Snacks Around the World 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Spring Reading Round Up Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Get ready to add to your reading list! Join Adult Services staff as they provide a lively overview of the hot new fiction and nonfiction books coming out this spring. Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue (Virtual) Spring Reading Round Up 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 89 Description: Get ready to add to your reading list! Join Adult Services staff as they provide a lively overview of the hot new fiction and nonfiction books coming out this spring.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For all ages with a caregiver.Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytim... This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytime Description: For all ages with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Room 101 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. Al... This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 101 Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytime Description: For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) What Stays & What Goes? Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Confidently organize your space using techniques to thoughtfully decide what to keep and what to let go. Learn solutions to common organizing challenges and discuss strategies for ... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed (Virtual) What Stays & What Goes? 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Confidently organize your space using techniques to thoughtfully decide what to keep and what to let go. Learn solutions to common organizing challenges and discuss strategies for decluttering.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For all ages with a caregiver.Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytim... This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu (Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytime Description: For all ages with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) English Club Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all. Register below to receive... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu (Virtual) English Club 10:00am - 11:45am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 50 Description: Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all. Register below to receive the Zoom link.
This event is in the "Teens" group. (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Description: This program is for those entering grades 6 to 12. Roll the dice and join a campaign with other adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Open to all experience levels. ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: This program is for those entering grades 6 to 12. Roll the dice and join a campaign with other adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Open to all experience levels.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Hidden Natural Treasures of Illinois Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Join botanist Chris Benda for a tour of Illinois' diverse natural areas and the rare plants found across its 14 distinct natural divisions. Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu (Virtual) Hidden Natural Treasures of Illinois 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Around Town, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 32 Description: Join botanist Chris Benda for a tour of Illinois' diverse natural areas and the rare plants found across its 14 distinct natural divisions.
This event is in the "Children" group. 3rd Grade Writes All Day Off Site Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Age Group: Children Description: Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon 3rd Grade Writes All Day Children Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/31 - 4/5 Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Description: Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/31 - 4/5 All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Program Type: Games & Activities Description: Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/31 - 4/12 Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Description: Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/31 - 4/12 All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Program Type: Games & Activities Description: Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) New to English Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate. P... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon (Off-Site) New to English 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) Everyday English Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment and with neighbors... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon (Off-Site) Everyday English 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Beauty Bites Beast Film Screening Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Movies, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Beauty Bites Beast flips ideas of female helplessness, as women transform while learning verbal, emotional, and physical empowerment-based self-defense. Join author and ... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon (Virtual) Beauty Bites Beast Film Screening 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 97 Description: Beauty Bites Beast flips ideas of female helplessness, as women transform while learning verbal, emotional, and physical empowerment-based self-defense.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.
