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(Off-Site) Space Challenge: Lunar Module

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is for children ages 9 to 11. Design and test your own lunar module. Can your astronauts survive a moon landing?      

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

This

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Make The Most of 2024

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Health & Wellness, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Whether it's business, career, or life goals, don't close the book on 2024 just yet. Dr. Peter A. James discusses proven strategies to help shift your mindset and take action. ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Health & Wellness, Speaker, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Whether it's business, career, or life goals, don't close the book on 2024 just yet. Dr. Peter A. James discusses proven strategies to help shift your mindset and take action. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years. Listen to stories and enjoy a free ice cream treat at Hazel Marie's, located just around the corner from the library a...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Family Measuring Board

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Upper Level at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Create a family heirloom to record the growth of your family over the years. All supplies are provided to create a customized 7-foot measuring board. A PAPL library card is require...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Create a family heirloom to record the growth of your family over the years. All supplies are provided to create a customized 7-foot measuring board. A PAPL library card is 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.

(Off-Site) Paws In The Park

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Celebrate with your furry doggo friends at a special storytime including stories, songs and dogs!  Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to attend and can pick up a special g...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Celebrate with your furry doggo friends at a special storytime including stories, songs and dogs!  Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to attend and can pick up a special gift from the Library while supplies last.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their o...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Intro to Excel®

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Excel®  is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas a...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Excel®  is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas and illustrates how it can help you in your life and work.

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

(Off-Site) Baby Taste Testers

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Special Event, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Description:

This program is for babies newborn to 23 months and their caregivers. Dress for mess and join us in the park for make-it-yourself individual taste-safe sensory bins. Safe non-toxic...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Around Town, Special Event, STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This program is for babies newborn to 23 months and their caregivers. Dress for mess and join us in the park for make-it-yourself individual taste-safe sensory bins. Safe non-toxic items are provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Music Bingo

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Play bingo and win prizes with a musical twist. Instead of numbers, you will be listening for five songs in a row to get that win! Grades 6 to 12  

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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 "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

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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)
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.

Offsite Event
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) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

(Off-Site) Tenzi: A Dice Game for Kids

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is intended for children age 8 to 11. Registration for each child attending is required with a valid Plainfield Public Library card. Who can roll all of the dice th...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This program is intended for children age 8 to 11. Registration for each child attending is required with a valid Plainfield Public Library card.

Who can roll all of the dice the quickest in this fast-paced game? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.
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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 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), Children
Description:

Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The HeART of Interview Storytelling Presented by Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author Learn to craft stories during interviews that make yo...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

The HeART of Interview Storytelling

Presented by Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Moving to early 20th-century San Francisco to escape New York tenement life, an Irish mail-order bride uncovers transformative secrets involving a silent child and two other women ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Moving to early 20th-century San Francisco to escape New York tenement life, an Irish mail-order bride uncovers transformative secrets involving a silent child and two other women before her precarious existence is upended by the great earthquake

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Traveling StoryWalk @ Bott Park

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

StoryWalk® is hitting the road this summer! Stop by for a story, crafts, ice cream, and more. This program is a community partnership with the Plainfield Park District and the Plai...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

StoryWalk® is hitting the road this summer! Stop by for a story, crafts, ice cream, and more. This program is a community partnership with the Plainfield Park District and the Plainfield Police Department.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Mastering Grilling Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This introduction to classic American grilling explores basic techniques with vegetarian and omnivore options.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Regular monthly board meeting.

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:

Regular monthly board meeting.