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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for s...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All s...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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

(Off-site) Little Kid Dance Party

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. Littles and their grown ups will dance to music for all.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
Littles and their grown ups will dance to music for all.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Estate Planning 101

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Finance & Legal, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Discover the key differences between wills and trusts with Attorney Brandon Ayers of Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC. Learn how to safeguard your retirement savings, and find out h...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Discover the key differences between wills and trusts with Attorney Brandon Ayers of Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His memoir, The Color of Water, published in 1996, has sold millions of copies and spent over two years on the...

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

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

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 "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) Drop-in Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All stor...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room 101 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 101
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Pristine Patagonia

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Examine Patagonia’s wildlife, vegetation, climate, sprawling topography, Chilean and Argentinian influences, delightful cuisine, and much more.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Speaker, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Description:

Examine Patagonia’s wildlife, vegetation, climate, sprawling topography, Chilean and Argentinian influences, delightful cuisine, and much more.

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 "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) Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All stor...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Solutions for Better Heart Health

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

February is American Heart Month. Enhance your heart health through a comprehensive approach including science-backed strategies and simple lifestyle changes.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Description:

February is American Heart Month. Enhance your heart health through a comprehensive approach including science-backed strategies and simple lifestyle changes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Pokémon® Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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: 25
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 "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Anime & Manga Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies, 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: Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

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

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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, February 10, 2025 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, February 10, 2025 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 "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 "Teens" group.

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

Monday, February 10, 2025 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: 25
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.  Emma hasn't told her husband much about her past. He knows her parents ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.