This event is in the "Adults" group. CANCELED - (Off-Site) Senior Tech Help Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Description: Due to a staffing shortage on October 10/09/2024, this program has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at 2:00 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed CANCELED - (Off-Site) Senior Tech Help 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Description: Due to a staffing shortage on October 10/09/2024, this program has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at 2:00 PM
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and Crying in the Bathroom. She ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed (Virtual) Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Intermediate Excel® Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: This class is for experienced Excel® users with a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate-level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and an introduction to ma... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed (Virtual) Intermediate Excel® 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 13 Description: This class is for experienced Excel® users with a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate-level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and an introduction to macros.
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) Drop-in Family Storytime Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All stor... 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. Oct 10 2024 Thu (Off-Site) 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 United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall 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 "Adults" group. (Virtual) English Club Thursday, October 10, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu (Virtual) English Club 10:00am - 11:45am Adults 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, October 10, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu (Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Teens" group. (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Description: This program is for those entering grades 6 to 12. Roll the dice and join a campaign with other adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Open to all experience levels. ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: This program is for those entering grades 6 to 12. Roll the dice and join a campaign with other adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Open to all experience levels.
This event is in the "Children" group. (Off-Site) Reading Dragon Tournament Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Description: Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with. ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu (Off-Site) Reading Dragon Tournament 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 30 Description: Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with. New players can borrow a set of cards at the tournament.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Erin's Law for Caregivers Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Illinois became the first state by law to mandate child sexual abuse prevention with Erin's Law. Guardian Angel Community Services explains the requirements of Erin's Law... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu (Virtual) Erin's Law for Caregivers 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Illinois became the first state by law to mandate child sexual abuse prevention with Erin's Law. Guardian Angel Community Services explains the requirements of
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) New to English Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate. P... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 14 2024 Mon (Off-Site) New to English 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) Everyday English Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 14 2024 Mon (Off-Site) Everyday English 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 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 "Teens" group. (Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens) Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Around Town, Meetings Age Group: Teens Description: This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12. Meow is the time to have your voice heard at the library! We meet once a month to discuss your ideas for programs, books and servic... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 14 2024 Mon (Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens) 6:00pm - 6:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Around Town, Meetings Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC) Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Description: New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. A real-life "final girl"--the one girls always left standing at the end of a horro... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 14 2024 Mon (Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC) Room: Upper Level Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description: New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Description: For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for s... This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall 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. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, October 15, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. (Offsite) Storytime in the Community: McDonald's Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Around Town, Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's. ... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Offsite) Storytime in the Community: McDonald's 10:00am - 10:30am Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Around Town, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years) Description: For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All s... This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers (2-3 years) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall 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. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 Tuesday, October 15, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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 "Staff" group. Leadership Team Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Library Use Age Group: Staff Description: Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation This event is in the "Staff" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Leadership Team Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Staff Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Staff Program Type: Library Use Description: Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation
This event is in the "Teens" group. (Off-Site) Teen Robotics & Coding Club Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teens Description: Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience lev... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Off-Site) Teen Robotics & Coding Club 5:00pm - 5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience levels.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. (Offsite) Coffin Bookmark Decorating Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Off Site Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children, Teens Description: This offsite program is intended for ages 8-12. Design fun, macabre bookmarks perfect for your next scary read. Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue (Offsite) Coffin Bookmark Decorating 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: This offsite program is intended for ages 8-12. Design fun, macabre bookmarks perfect for your next scary read.
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) Drop-in Family Storytime Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All stor... 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed (Off-Site) 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 United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, October 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 who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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, October 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), Children Description: Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime. Offsite Event 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed (Off-Site) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms 10:00am - 10:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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.
