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Library Closed

04/29/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/11/2024 @ 5:00pm
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will close for two weeks to prepare for the upcoming renovation. Please visit the Pardon Our Progress page on the Library's website for more details.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close for two weeks to prepare for the upcoming renovation. Please visit the Pardon Our Progress page on the Library's website for more details.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, May 6, 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) Everyday English

Monday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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. Due to the Library's renovation project, this program is only available virtua...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Due to the Library's renovation project, this program is only available virtually via Zoom. 

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 7, 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.

Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

Tuesday, May 7, 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
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

 

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 7, 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) Illinois Libraries Presents The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn from the life experiences of actor Kal Penn, who is also a writer, producer and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.  Register He...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Description:

Learn from the life experiences of actor Kal Penn, who is also a writer, producer and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. 

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

Wednesday, May 8, 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.

Storytime in the Community: Panera

Wednesday, May 8, 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 Panera! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Panera.   Panera is loca...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at Panera! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Panera.

 

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

Wednesday, May 8, 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.

Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, May 8, 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: 0
Description:

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

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 9, 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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need ...

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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom.

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, May 9, 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: 7
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.

(Off-Site) Werk Force Brewery Tasting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Enjoy a tasting and learn about different beers at Werk Force Brewing. Must be 21 years or older to register. Please bring a photo ID. This event is part of the Pinnacle & Pour...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Enjoy a tasting and learn about different beers at Werk Force Brewing. Must be 21 years or older to register. Please bring a photo ID.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, May 13, 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) Everyday English

Monday, May 13, 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.

Personnel Committee

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

The Personnel Committee of the Library Board will meet.

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

The Personnel Committee of the Library Board will meet.

The Last One by Will Dean

(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club

Monday, May 13, 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. When she wakes up completely alone on the cruise liner RMS Atlantica, no other pas...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

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

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

Tuesday, May 14, 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
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

 

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 14, 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 Cookie Cutters

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design your own cookie cutter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.  Please note that cookie cutters are ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Design your own cookie cutter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.  Please note that cookie cutters are only one-time use.

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

Wednesday, May 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 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.