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(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, November 20, 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, November 20, 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

Commit2Code

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 to 9. In this 12 week class, learn how to code in the popular programming language, Python. Work your way towards building games and applications while learning the basics of programming. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 to 9. In this 12 week class, learn how to code in the popular programming language, Python. Work your way towards building games and applications while learning the basics of programming. 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Challenge Club

Thursday, November 20, 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

(Virtual) A Spin Around the Globe with Brian Michalski: Right Split

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

On the Right Split of the globe, tour Egypt's ancient pyramids and escape to Croatia's Hvar Island. Soar in hot air balloons over Türkiye and brave Mauritania's infamous Iron Ore train.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

On the Right Split of the globe, tour Egypt's ancient pyramids and escape to Croatia's Hvar Island. Soar in hot air balloons over Türkiye and brave Mauritania's infamous Iron Ore train.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, November 24, 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 "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, November 24, 2025 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group

Drop-In Paw Patrol Dino Rescue

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

Follow the path of clues and puzzles to help the Paw Patrol pups rescue the baby dinosaurs. Entries may be staggered.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Description:

Follow the path of clues and puzzles to help the Paw Patrol pups rescue the baby dinosaurs. Entries may be staggered.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Preserving Family Heirlooms

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to preserve valuable family documents, photos, fabrics and glass for future generations through proper storage and simple preservation techniques.

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

Learn how to preserve valuable family documents, photos, fabrics and glass for future generations through proper storage and simple preservation techniques.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 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, November 25, 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

Teen Craft Club: Crochet and Knitting Hangout

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 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 Bring along your current knitting and crochet projects and get together with other yarn crafters at this fun hangout.

Registration Required
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 Bring along your current knitting and crochet projects and get together with other yarn crafters at this fun hangout.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, November 26, 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 "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, November 26, 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. 

Library Closed

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will close at 5pm.

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Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm.

Library Closed

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Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will be closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, December 1, 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group

Drop-in Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, December 1, 2025 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

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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 "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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, December 3, 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.