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New to English

Monday, April 27, 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 "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, April 27, 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
Event flyer for "DNA #2: What Do I Do with It Now that I Have It?" program. Details in page.

(Virtual) DNA #2: What Do I Do with It Now that I Have It?

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

How can you best understand and utilize your genealogy DNA results? Cover how to transfer raw DNA results, link test results, investigate matches, organize shared matches in a spreadsheet, and make use of Quick & Dirty trees.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

How can you best understand and utilize your genealogy DNA results? Cover how to transfer raw DNA results, link test results, investigate matches, organize shared matches in a spreadsheet, and make use of Quick & Dirty trees.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, April 28, 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 "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, April 28, 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 "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, April 29, 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 "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, April 29, 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 "Adults" group
Program flyer for "Basic Self-Defense for Adults" event. Details in page.

Basic Self-Defense for Adults

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Learn several basic strikes and escape techniques. Partner with a fellow attendee to practice “what if” scenarios to learn how to defend or escape.

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

Learn several basic strikes and escape techniques. Partner with a fellow attendee to practice “what if” scenarios to learn how to defend or escape.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:00pm
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 "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, April 30, 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 "Adults" group
Event flyer for "Plainfield and Will County During the Civil War" program. Details in page.

Plainfield and Will County During the Civil War

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Dennis Doyle examines important individuals who lived in the Plainfield area and how they provided support during the Civil War.

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

Dennis Doyle examines important individuals who lived in the Plainfield area and how they provided support during the Civil War.

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

Library Board Finance Committee meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Study Room D at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults, Staff

Library Board Finance Committee meeting

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Study Room D
Age Group: Adults, Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:

Library Board Finance Committee meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group
Event flyer for "Take and Make: Pressed Flower Bookmark" program. Details in page.

Adult Take & Make: Pressed Flower Bookmark

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Description:

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, May 4, 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 "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, May 4, 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
Program flyer for "Beginning Cross Stitch" event. Details in page.

Beginning Cross Stitch

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Cross-stitching isn’t just for grannies anymore! Learn how to get started with cross-stitching and make a cute design to hang in your home or give as a gift.

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

Cross-stitching isn’t just for grannies anymore! Learn how to get started with cross-stitching and make a cute design to hang in your home or give as a gift.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Adults" group
Event flyer for "Bird Brain Trivia" program. Details in page.

Bird Brain Trivia

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

You don’t have to be a bird expert to join the challenge! Identify birds, answer fascinating facts, and learn surprising details about avian life during this interactive evening.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You don’t have to be a bird expert to join the challenge! Identify birds, answer fascinating facts, and learn surprising details about avian life during this interactive evening.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group

Board Strategic Plan Workshop

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults

PAPL Board Strategic Plan workshop

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

PAPL Board Strategic Plan workshop

This event is in the "Adults" group
French Flavors for Spring Virtual Cooking Class May 6, 2026, 6:30 PM CT

(Virtual) French Flavors for Spring

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

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

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Thursday, May 7, 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.