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Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, February 10, 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...

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, February 10, 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...

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 "All Ages" 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.

(Offsite) Drop-In Homeschool Hangout

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Meetings
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12. Meow is the time to have your voice heard at the library! We meet once a month to discuss your ideas for programs, books and servic...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Meetings
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.  Emma hasn't told her husband much about her past. He knows her parents ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Basics (Part 1)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting. 

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

Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 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 s...

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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 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 s...

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 "Staff" group.

Leadership Team Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
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
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

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, February 12, 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 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 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...

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 "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Cookie Decorating for Valentine's Day

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Celebrate Valentine's Day and decorate a cook for each member of you household.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Celebrate Valentine's Day and decorate a cook for each member of you household.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

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, February 13, 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 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, February 13, 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
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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their o...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 13, 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
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 "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.