This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Summer Tapas Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual Age Group: Adults Celebrate the flavors of late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for casual gatherings or a light summer meal. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed (Virtual) Summer Tapas 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual Registration Required Description: Celebrate the flavors of late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for casual gatherings or a light summer meal.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) Beginner Makeup for Adults Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Pop Culture Age Group: Adults Discover the basics of makeup with personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and the chance to ask all your burning questions about products and techniques . View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Beginner Makeup for Adults 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Pop Culture Registration Required Description: Discover the basics of makeup with personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and the chance to ask all your burning questions about products and techniques .
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) English Club Thursday, August 14, 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 14 2025 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 "Adults" group. Stitching in the Stacks Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Adults 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required 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. New Life for Old Bags Saturday, August 16, 2025 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat New Life for Old Bags 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room 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, August 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon (Off-Site) New to English 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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, August 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon (Off-Site) Everyday English 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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 "Adults" group. (Virtual) Feeding Wild Birds with Native Plants Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Gardening, Virtual Age Group: Adults Learn the importance of using native plants in your home landscape and which types of native plants are best for feeding our feathered friends. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon (Virtual) Feeding Wild Birds with Native Plants 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Virtual Registration Required Description: Learn the importance of using native plants in your home landscape and which types of native plants are best for feeding our feathered friends.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, August 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 Tuesday, August 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, August 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, August 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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, August 20, 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. View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's 11:30am - 12:00pm Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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, August 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Age Group: Adults Ace the Interview and Get the Job!Lauren Milligan, ResuMayDay Founder, Career Advancement CoachPrepare for the toughest types of interview scenarios and learn how to effectively follow up afterwards. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed (Virtual) Job Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Registration Required Description: Ace the Interview and Get the Job!Lauren Milligan, ResuMayDay Founder, Career Advancement CoachPrepare for the toughest types of interview scenarios and learn how to effectively follow up afterwards.
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, August 20, 2025 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 to pick up at the Adult Services Desk or to download. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed A Novel Idea Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults 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 to pick up at the Adult Services Desk or to download.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Board Meeting Wednesday, August 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:45pm All Ages 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, August 21, 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2025 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 "Adults" group. (Virtual) Black Sox, Billy Goats, and da' Monsters of da' Midway: Chicago Team Sports History Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: History & Genealogy, Pop Culture, Virtual Age Group: Adults Chicago's sports scene is loaded with legends, lore, and laughs. From "Ruth's Called Shot" to the "Repeat of the Three-Peat," this overview chronicles not only sports history but American history. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu (Virtual) Black Sox, Billy Goats, and da' Monsters of da' Midway: Chicago Team Sports History 7:00pm - 8:15pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Pop Culture, Virtual Registration Required Description: Chicago's sports scene is loaded with legends, lore, and laughs. From "Ruth's Called Shot" to the "Repeat of the Three-Peat," this overview chronicles not only sports history but American history.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) New to English Monday, August 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 25 2025 Mon (Off-Site) New to English 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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, August 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 25 2025 Mon (Off-Site) Everyday English 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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 "Adults" group. Virtual Back to School Making the Most of School Records in Your Family Tree Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Off Site Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Age Group: Adults Learn about the many ways you can access cool details about your ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, school schedules, teacher’s registers, school newspapers, alumni directories and much more. View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 25 2025 Mon Virtual Back to School Making the Most of School Records in Your Family Tree 7:00pm - 8:15pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Registration Required Description: Learn about the many ways you can access cool details about your ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, school schedules, teacher’s registers, school newspapers, alumni directories and much more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, August 26, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 Tuesday, August 26, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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 "Adults" group. (Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut: Magnetic Bookmarks Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults Design your very own personalized magnetic bookmark. Each participant will create one custom bookmark to be picked up at a later time. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue (Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut: Magnetic Bookmarks 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual Registration Required Description: Design your very own personalized magnetic bookmark. Each participant will create one custom bookmark to be picked up at a later time.
