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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

Thursday, December 5, 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, December 5, 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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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 "Teens" group.

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

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Taylor Swift Trivia

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Are you a true Swiftie?  Come test your Taylor knowledge with a night of trivia!

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Are you a true Swiftie?  Come test your Taylor knowledge with a night of trivia!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 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.  Evie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a perfect boyfriend, ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

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

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

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, December 10, 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, December 10, 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 "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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) Taylor Swift's Mystery Playlist

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Taylor needs help putting together her playlist.  Solve various puzzles to reveal the songs for her show.  Complete the list and you'll make the whole place shimmer! ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Taylor needs help putting together her playlist.  Solve various puzzles to reveal the songs for her show.  Complete the list and you'll make the whole place shimmer!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Description:

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series. ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Description:

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series.

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, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, December 11, 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 "Children" group.

(Off-Site) The Case of the Missing Gingerbread Mayor

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Inside the magical world of sweets and treats, the Gingerbread Mayor has gone missing. It's up to you to solve the puzzles and bring the Mayor back home.

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

Inside the magical world of sweets and treats, the Gingerbread Mayor has gone missing. It's up to you to solve the puzzles and bring the Mayor back home.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 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 "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, December 12, 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, December 12, 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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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: 12
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, December 12, 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.