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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Due to a staffing shortage on October 10/09/2024, this program has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at 2:00 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Intermediate Excel®

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

This class is for experienced Excel® users with a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate-level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and an introduction to macros.

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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For all ages with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

10:00am - 11:45am
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
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. 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.
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Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

This program is for those entering grades 6 to 12. Roll the dice and join a campaign with other adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Open to all experience levels. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with. New players can borrow a set of cards at the tournament.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Illinois became the first state by law to mandate child sexual abuse prevention with Erin's Law. Guardian Angel Community Services explains the requirements of

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Offsite) Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's.

 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This event is in the "Staff" group.

Leadership Team Meeting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Staff
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:

Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience levels. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Offsite) Coffin Bookmark Decorating

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This offsite program is intended for ages 8-12. Design fun, macabre bookmarks perfect for your next scary read.

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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For all ages with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime.