This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Lights Recycling All Day 11/18 - 1/17 Outside: Plaza at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town Age Group: All Ages Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov-Jan 2025 Holiday Lights Recycling All Day 11/18–1/17 All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Outside: Plaza Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Around Town Description: Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling.
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, December 9, 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. View Details 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Drop-in Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 "All Ages" group Library Board Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 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 Dec 10 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 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 11, 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. View Details 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Drop-in Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 "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 The Plainfield Nutcracker Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Performances, Special Event Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker. Register Now Registration Required 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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: Performances, Special Event Registration Required Description: Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Off Site Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Age Group: Children, Teens Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.
This event is in the "Teens" group Finals Study Café Monday, December 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Finals Study Café 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens 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 "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, 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. View Details 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Drop-in Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Finals Study Café 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finals Study Café 12:00pm–8:00pm Teens 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 "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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens 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 "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. View Details 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Drop-in Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Finals Study Café 12:00pm–8:00pm Teens 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 "Teens" group Taskmaster: Teen Library Edition Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Taskmaster: Teen Library Edition 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program 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 "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 Miss Make-Believe Magic Show Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, Performances Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show.Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Miss Make-Believe Magic Show 1:00pm–1:45pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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: Games & Activities, Performances Registration Required Description: Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show.Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list
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, January 6, 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. View Details 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Drop-in Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lower 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower 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 "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, January 8, 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. View Details 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Drop-in Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens) Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Meetings Age Group: Teens This program is intended for grades 6 to 12. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens) 6:00pm–6:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meetings Registration Required Description: This program is intended for grades 6 to 12.
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, January 13, 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. View Details 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Drop-in Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 Teen Cooking Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen Cooking Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons Shorts Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 12. New to D&D? Just in the beginning of your D&D journey and want better NPC interactions? Come hang out for a D&D one-shot at the library! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Dungeons and Dragons Shorts 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12. New to D&D? Just in the beginning of your D&D journey and want better NPC interactions? Come hang out for a D&D one-shot at the library!
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, January 15, 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. View Details 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Drop-in Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 "All Ages" group MLK Day of Service All Day Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day of Service All Day All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Description: MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day
