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(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, December 12, 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: 10
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.

Eraser Clay Creations

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is for young people Grades K-5. Craft your own creations with colorful eraser clay. Sculpt the cutest eraser that you can imagine, then bake it at home and take it to ...

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

This program is for young people Grades K-5. Craft your own creations with colorful eraser clay. Sculpt the cutest eraser that you can imagine, then bake it at home and take it to school.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Happy Birthday (Taylor's Version)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Description:

Are you ready for it? Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style at this fun filled birthday party! 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Are you ready for it? Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style at this fun filled birthday party! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Winter Door Sign

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Use a Cricut® cutting machine to cut out a winter-themed stencil to paint a wooden door sign. All supplies are provided. A PAPL card is required. 

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

Use a Cricut® cutting machine to cut out a winter-themed stencil to paint a wooden door sign. All supplies are provided. A PAPL card is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) A New Year’s "Eve Eve" Cooking Celebration

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Chef Kristyn Slick to cook, celebrate, and set the stage for a prosperous new year. Prepare dishes that embody the spirit of the season—think luxurious, lucky, and downright d...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Description:

Join Chef Kristyn Slick to cook, celebrate, and set the stage for a prosperous new year. Prepare dishes that embody the spirit of the season—think luxurious, lucky, and downright delicious.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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: 20
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 "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Steve Dolinsky, the Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 and James Beard Award winner, as he discusses The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy C...

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

Join Steve Dolinsky, the Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 and James Beard Award winner, as he discusses The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-site) Cottagecore Mushroom House Painting

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay. Paint a whimsical mushroom picture.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay.
Paint a whimsical mushroom picture.

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

(Off-Site) Kiddie Kraft

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. A fun time for little ones to explore their creative side.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. A fun time for little ones to explore their creative side.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) How to Adult for Teens

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready to level up ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready to level up to adulthood. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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: 11
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.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

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

(Offsite) Drop-In Homeschool Hangout

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Basics (Part 1)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month.  *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:


Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month.  *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.