This event is in the "Children" group Snacks Around the World Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.
This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present - Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Speaker, Special Event Age Group: Adults Want to watch from home? Register at: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEigWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Speaker, Special Event Registration Required Description: Want to watch from home? Register at: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEigWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.
This event is in the "All Ages" group MLK Day of Service All Day Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages Join us for opportunities to serve/volunteer all day long! See our page for details: https://papl.info/dayofservice/ View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day of Service All Day All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Description: Join us for opportunities to serve/volunteer all day long! See our page for details: https://papl.info/dayofservice/
This event is in the "All Ages" group MLK Day of Service All Day Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages Join us for opportunities to serve/volunteer all day long! See our page for details: https://papl.info/dayofservice/ View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day of Service All Day All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Description: Join us for opportunities to serve/volunteer all day long! See our page for details: https://papl.info/dayofservice/
This event is in the "All Ages" group Versiti Blood Drive Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Outside: Plaza at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Age Group: All Ages Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Versiti Blood Drive 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Outside: Plaza Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Description: Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Baby Rave Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–10:45am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event Registration Required Description: Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Putt Across America - Mini Golf Fundraiser Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Library Wide Event at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages Get ready to putt the pedal to the metal! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Putt Across America - Mini Golf Fundraiser 11:00am–3:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Library Wide Event Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Description: Get ready to putt the pedal to the metal!
This event is in the "Teens" group ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 4 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Off Site Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Age Group: Children, Teens Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.
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 This event is in the "Children" group Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program. View Details Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Children" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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), Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.
This event is in the "Teens" group ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 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/ILPStineWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages 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/ILPStineWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.
