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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Dinosaur Tea Party

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Party with the prehistoric on the first day of Dinovember at the fanciest of Jurassic tea parties. Put on your best dinosaur outfit and join us for "tea" and delicious dinosaur sna...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Party with the prehistoric on the first day of Dinovember at the fanciest of Jurassic tea parties. Put on your best dinosaur outfit and join us for "tea" and delicious dinosaur snacks.

Register each child attending.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, November 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, November 4, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Reading Dragon Tournament

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
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
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decr...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety to lead a more relaxing life.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Wrestling Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

A celebration of pro wrestling. Watch selections from various eras of Wrestling and relate the themes to everyday life.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

A celeb

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, November 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 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.

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, November 5, 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: 15
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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, November 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 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you learn new cooking techniques that level up your snack game. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you learn new cooking techniques that level up your snack game. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Barrel of Monkeys

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Description:

For grades 2 to 5. Monkey around as we discover the wild world of primates. No live animals will be at the program.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

For grades 2 to 5. Monkey around as we discover the wild world of primates. No live animals will be at the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

RESCHEDULED - (Virtual) 3D Design with Blender®

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Blender® is a free, powerful program for 3D modeling and animation. This class covers how to use the interface and start 3D modeling. Participants get one free print from our 3D pr...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Blender® is a free, powerful program for 3D modeling and animation. This class covers how to use the interface and start 3D modeling. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, November 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Anime Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Movies, Music, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Calling all anime lovers! Watch a curated playlist of anime episodes spanning shows from Speed Racer to Demon Slayer. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Calling

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Pokémon® Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home though, ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home though, the Library can't promise to keep things safe for you!)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Intro to AI Art

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

Use free online tools, including DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion, to generate AI Art. Experiment with different prompts to get interesting results.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Use free online tools, including DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion, to generate AI Art. Experiment with different prompts to get interesting results.

Library Closed

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will close due to all staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close due to all staff training.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take & Make: Oak Leaf Needle Felting Kit

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a kit from Benzie Design with everything you need to create a beautiful needle-felted autumnal leaf. The kits are first-come, first-serve...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:

Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a kit from Benzie Design with everything you need to create a beautiful needle-felted autumnal leaf. The kits are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved in advance.

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) Preschool Information Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

Are you searching for a preschool that is the "right fit" for your child?  Drop in to meet representatives from area preschools.  The first 30 families take home a free t...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Are you searching for a preschool that is the "right fit" for your child?  Drop in to meet representatives from area preschools.  The first 30 families take home a free tote bag.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, November 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, November 11, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens) - Cancelled

Monday, November 11, 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
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Meetings
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.