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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, October 23, 2024 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 stor...

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, October 23, 2024 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...

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, October 23, 2024 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...

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, October 23, 2024 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 take...

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.

RESCHEDULED - (Off-Site) Senior Tech Help

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Drop in and get your tech questions answered. No registration is required. Please note that this event occurs at the Plainfiel...

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Drop in and get your tech questions answered. No registration is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Regular monthly board meeting.

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:

Regular monthly board meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) A Witch in the Family

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Explore the history of witches and witch trials through the lens of family history with Librarian Colette Shelby.  

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Description:

Explore the history of witches and witch trials through the lens of family history with Librarian Colette Shelby.
 

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, October 24, 2024 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 stor...

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, October 24, 2024 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
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, October 24, 2024 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
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Kiddie Kraft

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. A fun time for little ones to explore their creative side.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. A fun time for little ones to explore their creative side.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Password Management

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn strategies and best practices to keep your passwords safe and secure. This program is a replacement for the originally scheduled (Virtual) Intro to HTML & CSS.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Learn strategies and best practices to keep your passwords safe and secure.

This program is a replacement for the originally scheduled (Virtual) Intro to HTML & CSS.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CANCELED - (Virtual) Intro to HTML & CSS

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are the basic building blocks of every website. Learn how they work together by building a basic website.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Description:

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are the basic building blocks of every website. Learn how they work together by building a basic website.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halloween Walk @ Spooktacular

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outside: Front of Library at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Description:

Creep on over to the library for our annual Halloween Walk. We will have spooky activities and other outdoor fun right outside the Library’s front doors.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Front of Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Description:

Creep on over to the library for our annual Halloween Walk. We will have spooky activities and other outdoor fun right outside the Library’s front doors.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Graphic Novel Book Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Calling all comics and graphic novel fans. Join us for a celebration of Graphic Novels, comics and pop culture.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Calling

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Trick-or-Treat Hunt

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

This is a family event. Can't get enough Trick or Treating? Stop by for a tricky scavenger hunt and receive a treat. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth & Teen Servi...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Description:

This is a family event. Can't get enough Trick or Treating? Stop by for a tricky scavenger hunt and receive a treat. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth & Teen Services desk on the Upper Level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, October 28, 2024 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...

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, October 28, 2024 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...

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 "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Get Wimpy at PAPL

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Celebrate the release of Hot Mess, book 19, of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series with themed games, crafts and more!  

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussions, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Celebrate the release of Hot Mess, book 19, of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series with themed games, crafts and more!  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation for Genealogists

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Curious what those symbols mean on your great-grandfather’s headstone? Did you have ancestors whose bodies were transported for burial? Librarian Tina explains the details behind t...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Description:

Curious what those symbols mean on your great-grandfather’s headstone? Did you have ancestors whose bodies were transported for burial?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Trick-or-Treat Hunt

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

This is a family event. Can't get enough Trick or Treating? Stop by for a tricky scavenger hunt and receive a treat. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth & Teen Servi...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Description:

This is a family event. Can't get enough Trick or Treating? Stop by for a tricky scavenger hunt and receive a treat. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth & Teen Services desk on the Upper Level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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...

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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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...

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 "Staff" group.

Leadership Team Meeting

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Staff
Description:

Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:

Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation