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(Virtual) Military Genealogy Online: Digital Resources from the American Revolution to Now

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Each year new military record collections become available online. Librarian Tina Beaird shows you where to look and what types of records are available for tracing your ancestor'...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 93
Description:

Each year new military record collections become available online. Librarian Tina Beaird shows you where to
look and what types of records are available for tracing your ancestor's military service.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 23, 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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need ...

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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 30, 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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need ...

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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom.

(Virtual) Writers Group

Monday, June 3, 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.

(Virtual) 3D Printed Monogrammed Gift Boxes

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design your own monogrammed gift box in Tinkercad®  - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Design your own monogrammed gift box in Tinkercad®  - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.

(Virtual) The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A conversation with the best-selling author, animal scientist, and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin. Register Here: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin  This event is made p...

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

A conversation with the best-selling author, animal scientist, and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 6, 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) Intro to Publisher®

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Microsoft Publisher® is an under-utilized graphic design tool. Learn the basics by mocking up a flyer.  

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Microsoft Publisher® is an under-utilized graphic design tool. Learn the basics by mocking up a flyer.

 

(Virtual) Erin's Law for Caregivers

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn more about the issue of child sexual abuse, how Erin's Law is striving to prevent it, and how you can support youth in your life. Brought to you by Guardian Angel Community S...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Learn more about the issue of child sexual abuse, how Erin's Law is striving to prevent it, and how you can support youth in your life. Brought to you by Guardian Angel Community Services.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 13, 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) Managing Credit Card Debt

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Understand how to tackle credit card debt when it feels insurmountable. Hear from Jennifer Walter of New York Life and Julie Caballero of Huntington Bank about the tips and strateg...

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

Understand how to tackle credit card debt when it feels insurmountable. Hear from Jennifer Walter of New York Life and Julie Caballero of Huntington Bank about the tips and strategies to make your credit card debt a thing of the past. 

Virtual Job Club

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Use Your Library...Land the Job! Presented by Lisa Koeller, Adult Services Specialist, Plainfield Area Public Library Join us for an overview of free online resources to help...

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

Use Your Library...Land the Job!

Presented by Lisa Koeller, Adult Services Specialist, Plainfield Area Public Library

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 20, 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) Family Tree Dx: Adding Health Information to Your Family Tree

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Do you include health information as part of your research? Health information can be more than just the cause of death from a death certificate. Let’s look at how to collect and a...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:
Do you include health information as part of your research? Health information can be more than just the cause of death from a death certificate.

(Virtual) Tropical Treats

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring the flavors of the tropics into the kitchen! Make desserts with pineapple, coconut, mango, and banana to share (or not!).

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

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, June 27, 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. 

CANCELED - (Virtual) Erin's Law for Caregivers

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Library is closed on June 29 due to downtown parking constraints during the celebration of Plainfield Fest. We apologize for any inconvenienc...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Description:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Library is closed on June 29 due to downtown parking constraints during the celebration of Plainfield Fest. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

Monday, July 1, 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, July 1, 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.

(Virtual) Make The Most of 2024

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Health & Wellness, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Whether it's business, career, or life goals, don't close the book on 2024 just yet. Dr. Peter A. James discusses proven strategies to help shift your mindset and take action. ...

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

Whether it's business, career, or life goals, don't close the book on 2024 just yet. Dr. Peter A. James discusses proven strategies to help shift your mindset and take action. 

 

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, July 11, 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) Intro to Excel®

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Excel®  is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas a...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Excel®  is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas and illustrates how it can help you in your life and work.

Virtual Job CLub

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The HeART of Interview Storytelling Presented by Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author Learn to craft stories during interviews that make yo...

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

The HeART of Interview Storytelling

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

(Virtual) Mastering Grilling Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This introduction to classic American grilling explores basic techniques with vegetarian and omnivore options.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description: