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Drop-in Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

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.

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

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

Finals Study Café

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep, Study
Age Group:
Teens

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Study
Description:

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut® Creations: Journal Stencil

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Design journal stencils using Cricut®. Participants will receive one copy of their stencil design. 

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

Design journal stencils using Cricut®. Participants will receive one copy of their stencil design. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, December 17, 2025 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.

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.

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

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 "Adults" group

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Stress Relief for Job Seekers

Jacqui Neurauter, Somatics Coach and Educator

Identify your personal stress triggers and learn simple techniques to restore calm and clarity--especially during the holidays.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Stress Relief for Job Seekers

Jacqui Neurauter, Somatics Coach and Educator

Identify your personal stress triggers and learn simple techniques to restore calm and clarity--especially during the holidays.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Study Café

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep, Study
Age Group:
Teens

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Study
Description:

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Novel Idea Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in celebrating another year of great reads! We'll chat about our favorite books this year, upcoming books we're excited to read, enjoy some treats and games, and of course, reveal next year's book club titles!

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

Join us in celebrating another year of great reads! We'll chat about our favorite books this year, upcoming books we're excited to read, enjoy some treats and games, and of course, reveal next year's book club titles!

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, December 18, 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. 

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, December 18, 2025 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Study Café

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep, Study
Age Group:
Teens

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Study
Description:

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Challenge Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home).

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

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chicago True Stories of the 1920s

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

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

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

This event is in the "Children" group

Life Size Candyland

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children

Experience the classic Candyland game with a life-sized twist.  

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

Experience the classic Candyland game with a life-sized twist.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

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

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

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

Library Littles Keepsakes: Session 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for only one session

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for only one session

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

Library Littles Keepsakes: Session 2

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for one session only

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for one session only