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(Virtual) Awesome Australia

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

While visiting exotic destinations including the Australian Outback, Great Barrier Reef, and Tasmania, learn about the country’s fascinating history, grand traditions, chic urban l...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Speaker, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Description:

While visiting exotic destinations including the Australian Outback, Great Barrier Reef, and Tasmania, learn about the country’s fascinating history, grand traditions, chic urban life, charming slang, deadly animals, and Aboriginal influences.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, December 5, 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: 49
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Description:

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series.Regi...

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

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, December 12, 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: 49
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) Job Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

What's Your Stress Level?John Bremner, Motivational Speaker and AuthorManaging stress is critical to a successful job transition. Learn how to overcome anxiety and worry when job s...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Description:

What's Your Stress Level?

John Bremner, Motivational Speaker and Author

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Screening of Little Women, The Musical

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performances, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. Lydia White and Savannah Stevenson lead a talented cast in this beloved tale of family, ...

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

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) A New Year’s "Eve Eve" Cooking Celebration

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Chef Kristyn Slick to cook, celebrate, and set the stage for a prosperous new year. Prepare dishes that embody the spirit of the season—think luxurious, lucky, and downright d...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Description:

Join Chef Kristyn Slick to cook, celebrate, and set the stage for a prosperous new year. Prepare dishes that embody the spirit of the season—think luxurious, lucky, and downright delicious.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, January 2, 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) Stress Management: A Proactive Approach

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Explore stress, its impact on the body, and effective management strategies. Find practical solutions for achieving optimal stress management and enhancing overall health and well-...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Description:

Explore stress, its impact on the body, and effective management strategies. Find practical solutions for achieving optimal stress management and enhancing overall health and well-being.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, January 6, 2025 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 of 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 decr...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough of 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Steps to Smart Saving

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Dive into the world of finance with an introduction to financial basics. Explore essential topics such as budgeting, managing debt and credit, investing, and saving effectively. Le...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Description:

Dive into the world of finance with an introduction to financial basics. Explore essential topics such as budgeting, managing debt and credit, investing, and saving effectively.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, January 9, 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) Illinois Libraries Present: Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Steve Dolinsky, the Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 and James Beard Award winner, as he discusses The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy C...

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

Join Steve Dolinsky, the Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 and James Beard Award winner, as he discusses The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Conquering the Camino

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Soak up the sprawling coastal beauty of the 174-mile Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Through brilliant original snapshots and charming storytelling, learn about the pilgrimage’s his...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Speaker, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Description:

Soak up the sprawling coastal beauty of the 174-mile Portuguese Camino de Santiago.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Informational Interviews: Knowledge is Power!Fred Johnson, Co-facilitator of The ExchangeDiscover the importance of informational interviews and acquire strategies to gain the most...

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

Informational Interviews: Knowledge is Power!

Fred Johnson, Co-facilitator of The Exchange

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, January 16, 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) 3D Printed Book Page Holders

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design your own 3D-printed book page holder using Tinkercad®, a free online program. Participants get one free book page holder printed. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Design your own 3D-printed book page holder using Tinkercad®, a free online program. Participants get one free book page holder printed. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, January 23, 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) Illinois Libraries Present: Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Michelle Buteau is a comedian, actress, and author of the memoir, Survival of the Thickest.Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MichelleButeauThis event is made possible by Illinoi...

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

Michelle Buteau is a comedian, actress, and author of the memoir, Survival of the Thickest.

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MichelleButeau

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Unlocking The Secrets of Your Family Tree

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Discover the foundation and methodology behind successful genealogy research and how to start tracing your family history using documents and keepsakes you already have in your att...

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

Discover the foundation and methodology behind successful genealogy research and how to start tracing your family history using documents and keepsakes you already have in your attic and around your house. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, January 30, 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) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Monday, February 3, 2025 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 of 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 decr...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough of 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.

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.