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Read on the Go: Community Sports Plex

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Read on the Go is popping up at Community Sports Plex with some olympic-themed fun. Celebrate the opening ceremonies by competing in the 'Library Games'. Please wear gym shoes.&nbs...

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

Read on the Go is popping up at Community Sports Plex with some olympic-themed fun. Celebrate the opening ceremonies by competing in the 'Library Games'. Please wear gym shoes. 

Picture Book Making at Ina Brixey Center

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay.  Learn to make your very own picture book.    

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay. 

Learn to make your very own picture book.

 

 

LEGO Bingo at Plainfield Township Community Center

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 to 11. In this special edition of bingo, play to win LEGO and other prizes. Register each child attending.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Ages 5 to 11.

In this special edition of bingo, play to win LEGO and other prizes. Register each child attending.

Drop-in Bubble Bash at Plainfield Twp. Bldg.

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Around Town, Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside by the Community Garden for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting.

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Games & Activities
Description:

All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside by the Community Garden for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

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

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

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

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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. 

(Virtual) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough, Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrea...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough, Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety to lead a more relaxing life.

(Virtual) Writers Group

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

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

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

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

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years. Listen to stories and enjoy a free ice cream treat at Hazel Marie's, located just around the corner from the library a...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

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

(Off-Site) You Can Brew It

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Home brewing is a fun and rewarding hobby enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. Award-winning master home brewer Scott Pointon discusses the equipment, ingredients, brewing proc...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Read on the Go: Tamarack Settlement Park

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Read on the Go is partnering with the Plainfield Park District and the Plainfield Police Department for Traveling StoryWalk. Drop-in for games, ice cream and more!  Get a R...

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

Read on the Go is partnering with the Plainfield Park District and the Plainfield Police Department for Traveling StoryWalk. Drop-in for games, ice cream and more! 

Traveling StoryWalk @ Tamarack Settlement Park

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

StoryWalk® is hitting the road this summer! Stop by for a story, crafts, ice cream, and more. This program is a community partnership with the Plainfield Park District and the Plai...

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

StoryWalk® is hitting the road this summer! Stop by for a story, crafts, ice cream, and more. This program is a community partnership with the Plainfield Park District and the Plainfield Police Department.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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. 

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
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 o...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

Drop-in Bubble Bash at Plainfield Twp. Bldg.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Around Town, Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside by the Community Garden for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting.

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Games & Activities
Description:

All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside by the Community Garden for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting.

(Off-Site) Dance Fitness

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Enjoy a rhythmic fitness class led by 16-year veteran dance coach and instructor Jenn Cryder. This class focuses on beginner-level, rhythmic movements to upbeat music. Please b...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Library Closed

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will open at 1pm due to all staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will open at 1pm due to all staff training.