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Holiday Lights Recycling

All Day 11/15 - 1/31
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Side of Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town
Description:
The Library will be partnering with Elgin Recycling to recycle broken holiday lights. Look for the red bins in the library parking lot.  ...

Girls Who Code @ PAPL

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:
Girls Who Code is a national organization that is on a mission to close the gender gap in computer science. In the first half of this 12 week session, you wll learn the basics of computer science and coding and in the second half we will focus on a l...

Disney 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
Plan the ultimate Disney trip with tips about travel times, resorts, park tickets, dining plans and more with Amy Huffman from My Mickey Vacation Travel.  ...

Illinois Libraries Present: Lori Gottlieb

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Virtual
Description:
Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb helps us survive the holidays. Please use this link to register: https://bit.ly/ILP_LoriGottlieb. ...

Drop-In Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movement...

Virtual English Club

10:00am - 11:45am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration 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. You will receive a Zoom l...

Memory Cafe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Description:
A safe and supportive social gathering place for people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Join in activities featuring music, crafts, stories and more to stimulate and engage your brain.  ...

Getting Started with Advanced Photo Editing

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Want to start restoring old photos, making composite images or designing your own flyers? Learn how to use GIMP - a free and powerful alternative to Photoshop®. ...

Furniture, Furnishing & Equipment Bid Opening

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use
Description:
Bid opening for furniture and finishes with architects Sheehan Nagle Hartray; will need Smart TV for Zoom.  ...

Etched Pint Glasses

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Etch your own design into a pint glass! Design and make a vinyl stencil with our Cricut® Maker 3. Then use the stencil to apply etching cream to a provided pint glass. ...

Etched Pint Glasses

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Etch your own design into a pint glass! Design and make a vinyl stencil with our Cricut® Maker 3. Then use the stencil to apply etching cream to a provided pint glass. ...

Drop-In Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movement...

New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ELLC@papl.info or 815.436.66...

Drop-In Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 attending independently (without caregiver).  Storytime not only helps nurture a lifelong love of reading, but also helps develop language skills, motor skills, and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature dev...

Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Level testing is requ...

Virtual Mindfulness

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Description:
While the holidays are festive and fun, they can also be stressful. Through breath, movement, present moment awareness and other tools, learn how to practice mindfulness to dial down the nervous system and have a peaceful holiday season.  ...

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, mus...

English for Beginners - Level 1

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movem...

English for Beginners - Level 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...

Fingerprint String Light Art

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Intended for ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.  Create a one-of-a-kind winter picture using your fingerprints. ...

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, mus...

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movem...