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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. 

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. 

Ace the Interview and Get the Job!

Lauren Milligan, ResuMAYDAY Founder, Career Advancement Coach

Prepare for the toughest types of interview scenarios and learn how to effectively follow up afterwards.

Registration required. Copies of the book available to pick up at the Adult Services Desk or to download.

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. 

Chicago's sports scene is loaded with legends, lore, and laughs. From "Ruth's Called Shot" to the "Repeat of the Three-Peat," this overview chronicles not only sports history but American history. 

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 about the many ways you can access cool details about your ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, school schedules, teacher’s registers, school newspapers, alumni directories and much more.

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. 

Design your very own personalized magnetic bookmark. Each participant will create one custom bookmark to be picked up at a later time.