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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.

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.

All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside by the Community Garden for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting.

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 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 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 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 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 storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

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. 

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, and adventure--both fiction and nonfiction.

Gator Country by Rebecca Renner

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Celebrate the flavors of late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for casual gatherings or a light summer meal. 

Discover the basics of makeup with personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and the chance to ask all your burning questions about products and techniques . 

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. 

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.

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

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. 

Learn the importance of using native plants in your home landscape and which types of native plants are best for feeding our feathered friends.