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Everyday English

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
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

Improv Games

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Keep up the act and take part in some improv games.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Keep up the act and take part in some improv games.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Eire Online: Irish Genealogy Resources for the Casual Researcher

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Can’t fly to Ireland to dig into your family tree?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Can’t fly to Ireland to dig into your family tree?

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

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

Drop-in Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For all ages with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town, Library Use
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Friends of the Library Monthly meeting. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Library Use
Description:

Friends of the Library Monthly meeting. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Dig In! Discover the Magic of Gardening

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

For kids ages 6 to 10. Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to gardening! Kids will learn the basics of growing both flowers and food, explore what plants need to thrive, and discover how to start seeds indoors.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For kids ages 6 to 10. Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to gardening! Kids will learn the basics of growing both flowers and food, explore what plants need to thrive, and discover how to start seeds indoors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

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

Drop-in Baby Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Manga & Anime Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens

Monthly activity, snacks, manga bingo and more.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Monthly activity, snacks, manga bingo and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Excel Files: Basic Formulas

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to create basic formulas in Excel.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to create basic formulas in Excel.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

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

Drop-in Baby Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
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 "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

Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For all ages with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Children" group

Open-Ended Art: Watercolors

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

Explore watercolor painting in this laid-back art program. We provide the paint, you provide the creativity! Dress for mess!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Explore watercolor painting in this laid-back art program. We provide the paint, you provide the creativity! Dress for mess!

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

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

Wendy & DB Family Concert

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Music, Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
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

Light the Way: A Women’s Empowerment Candle-Making Workshop

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own custom-scented candle while engaging in uplifting conversation to ignite self-love, spark creativity, and empower yourself to shine from within.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Create your own custom-scented candle while engaging in uplifting conversation to ignite self-love, spark creativity, and empower yourself to shine from within.