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English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

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

AI Improv

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Explore how different AI tools work during a collaborative session focused on testing ideas, building on group suggestions, and observing how prompt choices influence AI output in real time.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Explore how different AI tools work during a collaborative session focused on testing ideas, building on group suggestions, and observing how prompt choices influence AI output in real time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Drop-in Baby Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months 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

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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 Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

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

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

The A2F Framework for Effective Pubic Speaking

Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author

 

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

The A2F Framework for Effective Pubic Speaking

Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Novel Idea Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
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 Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
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, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All Ages

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Drop-in Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, April 16, 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. 

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 "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

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

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 "Children" group

Lego Challenge Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 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/ILPCristinaHenríquez

Registration Required
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/ILPCristinaHenríquez

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Staff" group

Pinnacle Governing Board meeting

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults, Staff

Pinnacle Governing Board

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:

Pinnacle Governing Board

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, April 20, 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.

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, April 20, 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.

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, April 20, 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. 

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

But It’s a Good Story: Debunking American Legends

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Delve into some widely popular American legends that have been passed down through generations, uncovering the truth and historical accuracy behind these tales.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Delve into some widely popular American legends that have been passed down through generations, uncovering the truth and historical accuracy behind these tales.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, April 21, 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. 

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, April 21, 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.

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, April 21, 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.

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.