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(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, June 13, 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: 17
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.

(Off-Site) Let's Roll!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Dust off your roller skates, rollerblades and scooters for our first-ever skating party! Meet at the amphitheater to put on your skates, then glide along the asphalt paths. Wagons ...

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, Games & Activities, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Dust off your roller skates, rollerblades and scooters for our first-ever skating party! Meet at the amphitheater to put on your skates, then glide along the asphalt paths.

Read on the Go: Settlers' Park (Let's Roll)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Read on the Go will be making a stop at Settlers' Park for Let's Roll, the Library roller skating party. Stop by for some fun on wheels!  Get a Read sticker at each pop-up ...

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

Read on the Go will be making a stop at Settlers' Park for Let's Roll, the Library roller skating party. Stop by for some fun on wheels! 

New Life for Old Bags

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to w...

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

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, June 17, 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...

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.

(Off-Site) Family Storytime

Monday, June 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)
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.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, June 17, 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...

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.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Virtual) Managing Credit Card Debt

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Understand how to tackle credit card debt when it feels insurmountable. Hear from Jennifer Walter of New York Life about the tips and strategies to make your credit card debt a thi...

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

Understand how to tackle credit card debt when it feels insurmountable. Hear from Jennifer Walter of New York Life about the tips and strategies to make your credit card debt a thing of the past. 

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

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

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

Wednesday, June 19, 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 on the farm for a classic drop-in 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 on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.

(Off-Site) Alien Invasion of the Village Green

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This programs is geared to children age 7 to 10. Aliens have invaded the Village Green and it’s up to you to solve the puzzle to stop the invasion. Will you help save the park? ...

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

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

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

Virtual Job Club

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Use Your Library...Land the Job! Presented by Lisa Koeller, Adult Services Specialist, Plainfield Area Public Library Join us for an overview of free online resources to help...

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

Use Your Library...Land the Job!

Presented by Lisa Koeller, Adult Services Specialist, Plainfield Area Public Library

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyoma

(Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just t...

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

What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it.

Traveling StoryWalk @ Village Green

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 20, 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. 

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.