This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Lights Recycling All Day 11/18 - 1/17 Outside: Plaza at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town Age Group: All Ages Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov-Jan 2025 Holiday Lights Recycling All Day 11/18–1/17 All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Outside: Plaza Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Around Town Description: Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling.
This event is in the "Teens" group Clash Royale Meet-up Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Time to count your trophies. A meeting of Clash Royale Fans for some friendly battles, trading deck strategies and a night of fun! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Clash Royale Meet-up 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Time to count your trophies. A meeting of Clash Royale Fans for some friendly battles, trading deck strategies and a night of fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group Thrill Seekers Book Club Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Thrill Seekers Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Description: A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 Tuesday, December 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 9:15am–10:45am Adults 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 9, 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. View Details 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue 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 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 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Drop-in Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (2-3 years) 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 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue English for Beginner Learners - Level 2 11:00am–12:30pm Adults 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 "Children" group Oreo Taste and Rate Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children This program is intended for children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay. Eat oodles of Oreos and rate your favorites. PLEASE INDICATE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Oreo Taste and Rate 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: This program is intended for children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay. Eat oodles of Oreos and rate your favorites. PLEASE INDICATE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES!
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, December 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 9:15am–10:45am Adults 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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group Drop-in Baby Storytime Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Drop-in Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Storytime Description: For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Storytime in the Community: Panera Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Around Town, Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Storytime in the Community: Panera 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 Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Drop-in Toddler Storytime Wednesday, December 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Drop-in Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (2-3 years) 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 Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, December 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 11:00am–12:30pm Adults 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 "All Ages" group Library Board Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Board of Trustees Age Group: All Ages Regular monthly board meeting. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:45pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Board of Trustees Description: Regular monthly board meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Bullet Journaling for Beginners Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Adults Learn the basics of bullet journaling, including sample layouts and possible uses, to find the right fit for you to remove some stress with artful organization. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Bullet Journaling for Beginners 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of bullet journaling, including sample layouts and possible uses, to find the right fit for you to remove some stress with artful organization.
This event is in the "Adults" group New to English Thursday, December 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu New to English 9:15am–10:45am Adults 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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group Drop-in Baby Storytime Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Drop-in Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room 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 (Virtual) English Club Thursday, December 11, 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 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 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, December 11, 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. View Details 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Drop-in Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 "Adults" group Stitching in the Stacks Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Adults 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required 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 "Children" group Handmade Greeting Cards Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Handmade Greeting Cards 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile.
This event is in the "Adults" group Main Street, Illinois Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Main Street, Illinois 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Around Town, History & Genealogy Registration Required Description: Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.
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 The Plainfield Nutcracker Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Performances, Special Event Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker. Register Now Registration Required 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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), Children Program Type: Performances, Special Event Registration Required Description: Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Off Site Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Age Group: Children, Teens Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.
