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(Off-Site) Shrink-a-palooza

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 6 to 10.  A festival of crafts made from everyone's favorite shrink plastic.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

The Library will be at Movies in the Park! Stop by to play a game with us while you wait for the movie to begin! 

Library Building Closed

All Day 7/28–8/8
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library building will close for the final phase of the renovation. The Pick-up window and lockers are available. Staff is available via phone, text, or email.  Virtual and offsite programs will occur as scheduled during this time.

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 "Adults" group
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Many of us have used Facebook to find distant cousins and former high school friends.  Join us for a fun session on using sites like Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram and more to locate, identify and share ancestors. This is a virtual program.

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 "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
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: LL Study Room
Age Group: Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:

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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

(Offsite) Bingo in the Park

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Bingo fun under the pavilion! Perfect for all ages, this bingo program brings laughter, friendly competition, and prizes to every game. Let's call out the numbers and see who wins the fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Wildlife in our backyards need both food and water to thrive. Learn how to provide both with native plants and naturally filtered water features. 

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 "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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Our mascot, Read the Red Panda, is on the go this summer, and you're invited to join him! Get a prize and a Read sticker at each pop-up event this summer to fill out your passport.

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 "All Ages" 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 Bubble Bash

10:00am–10:45am
All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Outside
Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Games & Activities
Description:

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.

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

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

11:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Traveling StoryWalk

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

Enjoy ice cream, crafts and and stories at Traveling StoryWalk in the parks this Summer! 

Featured Book: "Dogs Love Books Too"

This is a partnership with the Plainfield Park District and the Plainfield Police Department.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

9:15am–10:45am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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