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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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Meet us down on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Meet us down on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Emotional Intelligence and Your Job Search

Dr. Robert Gramillano, Ed.D  Executive Coach and Motivational Speaker

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Emotional Intelligence and Your Job Search

Dr. Robert Gramillano, Ed.D  Executive Coach and Motivational Speaker

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Description:

Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 19, 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. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

(Offsite) Summer Poetry

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Authors & Writers
Age Group:
Children

This program is intended for children ages 7 to 10, caregivers welcome to stay.

Beginning to write poetry made easy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 7 to 10, caregivers welcome to stay.

Beginning to write poetry made easy.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

(Off-Site) Puzzle & Game Swap

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Bring your gently used kid or family appropriate games and puzzles to the library anytime between Monday, June 2nd and Friday, June 13th.  Please make sure that all pieces, including instructions, are included with the games and puzzles.&nbsp

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Bring your gently used kid or family appropriate games and puzzles to the library anytime between Monday, June 2nd and Friday, June 13th.  Please make sure that all pieces, including instructions, are included with the games and puzzles.&nbsp

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Offsite) Disney BINGO

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children

BINGO with a Disney twist! Wear your favorite Disney gear and play for prizes.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

BINGO with a Disney twist! Wear your favorite Disney gear and play for prizes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "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.

(Off-Site) Family Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

All ages with a caregiver.

Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

All ages with a caregiver.

Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
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.

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) STEM Camp - All About Arduinos

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Create awesome projects with Arduinos during this week-long STEM camp! Learn to build basic circuits, explore coding, and have fun with hands-on tech activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Create awesome projects with Arduinos during this week-long STEM camp! Learn to build basic circuits, explore coding, and have fun with hands-on tech activities.

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

(Off-Site) Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Come together for our first ever jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of up to 5 people will be assigned a new, unopened 500-piece puzzle. Complete the puzzle first or have the fewest remaining pieces at the end in order to win.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Come together for our first ever jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of up to 5 people will be assigned a new, unopened 500-piece puzzle. Complete the puzzle first or have the fewest remaining pieces at the end in order to win.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Grandma Nellie's Scrapbook: Interpreting and Identifying Old Photos

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Many people become heirs to a box of unidentified family photos and have no clue what to do with them.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Many people become heirs to a box of unidentified family photos and have no clue what to do with them.

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

(Off-Site) Storytime at the Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Have fun at storytime then explore the conservatory on a guided tour.  Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card. This program is for children ages 4-8 with an adult.

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

Have fun at storytime then explore the conservatory on a guided tour.  Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card. This program is for children ages 4-8 with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

(Off-Site) Storytime at the Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Have fun at storytime, then explore the conservatory on a guided tour.  Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card. This program is for children ages 4-8 with an adult.

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

Have fun at storytime, then explore the conservatory on a guided tour.  Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card. This program is for children ages 4-8 with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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) STEM Camp - All About Arduinos

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Create awesome projects with Arduinos during this week-long STEM camp! Learn to build basic circuits, explore coding, and have fun with hands-on tech activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Create awesome projects with Arduinos during this week-long STEM camp! Learn to build basic circuits, explore coding, and have fun with hands-on tech activities.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Caribbean Foot Jewelry

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

For children ages 6 to 10. Be cool on hot days with this pretty foot accessory.

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

For children ages 6 to 10. Be cool on hot days with this pretty foot accessory.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.