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(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, June 3, 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.

(Virtual) Writers Group

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, June 4, 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 4, 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.

(Virtual) 3D Printed Monogrammed Gift Boxes

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design your own monogrammed gift box in Tinkercad®  - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.

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

Design your own monogrammed gift box in Tinkercad®  - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.

(Virtual) The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A conversation with the best-selling author, animal scientist, and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin. Register Here: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin  This event is made p...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Virtual
Description:

A conversation with the best-selling author, animal scientist, and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin.

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

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

Read on the Go: Bronkberry Farms

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

We are hitting the road this Summer and our first stop is Bronkberry Farms. Drop in for a story, tour of the farm and a fun craft! While supplies last.  Get a Read sticker ...

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

We are hitting the road this Summer and our first stop is Bronkberry Farms. Drop in for a story, tour of the farm and a fun craft! While supplies last. 

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

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 6, 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) Family Summer Concert Series: Little Miss Ann

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Music, Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for some family fun with award-winning musicians this summer at Settler’s Park! Registration recommended but not required.

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, Music, Performances, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for some family fun with award-winning musicians this summer at Settler’s Park! Registration recommended but not required.

(Virtual) Intro to Publisher®

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Microsoft Publisher® is an under-utilized graphic design tool. Learn the basics by mocking up a flyer.  

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

Microsoft Publisher® is an under-utilized graphic design tool. Learn the basics by mocking up a flyer.

 

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, June 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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) Kubb Tournament

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Outside at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 6 to 10. Learn to play Kubb, a fun Swedish lawn game, then compete in a tournament. Other classic lawn games will be available for you to try. Program will take place we...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Ages

(Off-Site) Library Chopped - Tiny Food

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Do you have what it takes to become a giant of tiny food? Your team will be given baskets of mystery ingredients and tasked with recreating miniature versions of classic dishes. Gr...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Do you have what it takes to become a giant of tiny food? Your team will be given baskets of mystery ingredients and tasked with recreating miniature versions of classic dishes. Grades 6 to 12

What Lies In The Woods Book Cover

(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club

Monday, June 10, 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. Twenty-two years after her best friend was attacked in the woods, surviving sevent...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, June 11, 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 11, 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) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, June 12, 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 12, 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:

Meet us 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:

Meet us down on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.

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

Wednesday, June 12, 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.