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(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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.

(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:

Meet us down on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.

(Off-Site) Family Summer Concert Series: Cielito Lindo

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
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: Around Town, Music, Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for some family fun with award-winning musicians this summer at Settler’s Park! Registration recommended but not required.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

(Off-Site) The Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

The program is for young people, Grades 6-12. The event will gather all anime lovers. We'll be watching a curated playlist of Anime episodes spanning eras from Speed Racer to Dragon Ball Super.

(Virtual) Tropical Treats

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Description:

(Off-Site) VIP Bird Watching at Lake Renwick

9:30am - 10:15am
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Join us for a storytime and the opportunity to watch herons nesting at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery. We will be entering at the southern entrance off Renwick Road.

(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: 49
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. 

(Off-Site) BINGO!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join the us at the Village Green Pavilion to celebrate National BINGO Day with a game of BINGO.  Fun for the whole family!  

(Off-Site) Teddy Bear Party

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 4 to 7 with a caregiver.

Bring your teddy bear to have a fun party together.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day on Saturday, June 29. We will reopen at 9am on Monday, July 1.

CANCELED - (Virtual) Erin's Law for Caregivers

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Description:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Library is closed on June 29 due to downtown parking constraints during the celebration of Plainfield Fest. We apologize for any inconvenience.

(Virtual) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

11:30am - 12:15pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough, Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety to lead a more relaxing life.

(Virtual) Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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.

(Off-Site) Family Storytime

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

All ages with a caregiver.

Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

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

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

Library Closed

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early for the holiday.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Phillips Park Zoo

10:00am - 10:15am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Around Town
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join us for a brief storytime at Phillips Park then explore on your own.  Enjoy the gardens, the playground, and of course, the zoo!

(Off-Site) Storytime at Phillips Park Zoo

11:15am - 11:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Around Town
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Join us for a brief storytime at Phillips Park then explore on your own.  Enjoy the gardens, the playground, and of course, the zoo!