This event is in the "Adults" group Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Description: Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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 Feb 24 2026 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 "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 2 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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 Feb 24 2026 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 "Teens" group Teen Craft Club: Alcohol Marker Exploration Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 12 Experiment with new techniques while coloring cozy images with alcohol markers. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Teen Craft Club: Alcohol Marker Exploration 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12 Experiment with new techniques while coloring cozy images with alcohol markers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: All Ages Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStineWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Registration Required Description: Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStineWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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 Feb 25 2026 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 "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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 Feb 25 2026 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 "Teens" group Teen Manga & Anime Club Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 12. Grab a friend and head on over for a gathering of fellow manga friends. Enjoy a snack from Mitsuwa Marketplace*, participate in the monthly activity & read your favorite magna from our collection! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Teen Manga & Anime Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12. Grab a friend and head on over for a gathering of fellow manga friends. Enjoy a snack from Mitsuwa Marketplace*, participate in the monthly activity & read your favorite magna from our collection!
This event is in the "Adults" group New to English Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:00pm 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 Feb 26 2026 Thu New to English 9:15am–12:00pm 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 "Adults" group (Virtual) English Club Thursday, February 26, 2026 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 Feb 26 2026 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 "Children" group Ugly Art Night Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Go wild with the art supplies! Who can make the ugliest piece of art? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Ugly Art Night 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: Go wild with the art supplies! Who can make the ugliest piece of art?
This event is in the "Children" group Reading Dragons Tournament Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Children Battle other players in the Reading Dragons program to win exclusive cards. Bring some of your own cards or borrow a set from the library. You will not lose any cards playing at the tournament! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Reading Dragons Tournament 11:00am–12:00pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Battle other players in the Reading Dragons program to win exclusive cards. Bring some of your own cards or borrow a set from the library. You will not lose any cards playing at the tournament!
This event is in the "Children" group 3rd Grade Writes All Day Off Site Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Age Group: Children Today is the first day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 2026 Mon 3rd Grade Writes All Day Children Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the first day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments.
This event is in the "Adults" group New to English Monday, March 2, 2026 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 Mar 2 2026 Mon 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Drop-in Preschool Storytime Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years) For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Drop-in Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Storytime Description: For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Everyday English 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: 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 "Adults" group Byte-Sized Help Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Sign up and get your tech questions answered. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Byte-Sized Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Description: Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Sign up and get your tech questions answered.
This event is in the "Adults" group (Virtual) The Founding Mothers Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Age Group: Adults The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon (Virtual) The Founding Mothers 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Registration Required Description: The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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 Mar 3 2026 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, March 3, 2026 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.For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped. 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 Mar 3 2026 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.For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Drop-in Toddler Storytime Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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.For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Mar 3 2026 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.For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 2 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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 Mar 3 2026 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 Kids Pokémon® Club Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology Age Group: Children This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Trainers of all skill levels can play Pokémon, trade cards, learn new strategies, and connect with fellow fans in a fun, supervised setting. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Kids Pokémon® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology Registration Required Description: This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Trainers of all skill levels can play Pokémon, trade cards, learn new strategies, and connect with fellow fans in a fun, supervised setting.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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 Mar 4 2026 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.
