This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group (Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Around Town, Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years. View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Jul 16 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's 11:30am–12:00pm Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Around Town, Storytime Registration Required Description: This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Virtual) Job Club Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Age Group: Adults Finding Meaningful Work in Today's EconomyDana Gower, MBA Executive Career Coach and Recruiter Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed (Virtual) Job Club 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Registration Required Description: Finding Meaningful Work in Today's EconomyDana Gower, MBA Executive Career Coach and Recruiter
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 (Off-Site) Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Drop off your favorite stuff animal at the library for a special sleepover, then pick them up the next day and join us for a storytime, craft and a show highlighting the events of the stuffed animal sleepover! View Details Registration Required 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 Jul 16 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party 2:00pm–2:45pm Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building Room: Hamlin Hall Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Drop off your favorite stuff animal at the library for a special sleepover, then pick them up the next day and join us for a storytime, craft and a show highlighting the events of the stuffed animal sleepover!
This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Registration required. Copies of the book available to pick up at the Adult Services desk or to download. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed (Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Description: Registration required. Copies of the book available to pick up at the Adult Services desk or to download.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Virtual) English Club Thursday, July 17, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 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 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 "Children" group (Offsite) Costume Party BINGO Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Children Dress up in your favorite costume to play BINGO and win prizes. Be sure your costume allows you to sit in a chair and use your hands. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu (Offsite) Costume Party BINGO 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Dress up in your favorite costume to play BINGO and win prizes. Be sure your costume allows you to sit in a chair and use your hands.
This event is in the "Adults" group New Life for Old Bags Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Around Town Age Group: Adults New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 19 2025 Sat New Life for Old Bags 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Around Town Description: New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng!
This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) New to English Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 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 "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) Family Storytime Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytime Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) All ages with a caregiver.Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St. View Details Offsite Event 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon (Off-Site) Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytime Description: All ages with a caregiver.Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) Everyday English Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 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 "Teens" group (Offsite) Taskmaster: Teen Library Edition Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities Age Group: Teens This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 21 2025 Mon (Offsite) Taskmaster: Teen Library Edition 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities Registration Required Description: This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 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 "Adults" group (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 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 "Children" group RESCHEDULED: Shrink-a-palooza Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children This program has been rescheduled to Thursday July 24. Please see the event calendar for July 24 for details and registration. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue RESCHEDULED: Shrink-a-palooza 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Description: This program has been rescheduled to Thursday July 24. Please see the event calendar for July 24 for details and registration.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 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 "Adults" group (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 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 "All Ages" group Library Board Meeting Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Board of Trustees Age Group: All Ages Regular monthly board meeting. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:45pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Board of Trustees Description: Regular monthly board meeting.
This event is in the "All Ages" group (Off-Site) Read on the Go: Centennial Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Around Town, Special Event Age Group: All Ages Our mascot, Read the Red Panda, is on the go this summer, and you're invited to join him! Get a prize and a Read sticker at each pop-up event this summer to fill out your passport. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 24 2025 Thu (Off-Site) Read on the Go: Centennial Scavenger Hunt 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Around Town, Special Event Registration Required Description: Our mascot, Read the Red Panda, is on the go this summer, and you're invited to join him! Get a prize and a Read sticker at each pop-up event this summer to fill out your passport.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Virtual) English Club Thursday, July 24, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 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 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 "Children" group (Off-Site) A Book and a Craft Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Off Site Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime Age Group: Children In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book. View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu (Off-Site) A Book and a Craft 10:30am–11:15am Children Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime Registration Required Description: In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Versiti Blood Drive Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Outside: Back of Library at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Age Group: All Ages We are joining forces with Versiti Blood Centers of Illinois to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Versiti Blood Drive 12:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Outside: Back of Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Description: We are joining forces with Versiti Blood Centers of Illinois to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group (Off-Site) Shrink-a-palooza Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children For ages 6 to 10. A festival of crafts made from everyone's favorite shrink plastic. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu (Off-Site) Shrink-a-palooza 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: For ages 6 to 10. A festival of crafts made from everyone's favorite shrink plastic.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Off-Site) New to English Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 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.
