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Holiday Lights Recycling

All Day 11/18–1/17
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Clash Royale Meet-up

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Time to count your trophies. A meeting of Clash Royale Fans for some friendly battles, trading deck strategies and a night of fun! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thrill Seekers Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

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

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 Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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 Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Oreo Taste and Rate

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay.

 

Eat oodles of Oreos and rate your favorites. PLEASE INDICATE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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. 

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

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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

Storytime in the Community: Panera

10:00am–10:30am
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:

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

 

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

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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 Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:45pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:

Regular monthly board meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bullet Journaling for Beginners

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of bullet journaling, including sample layouts and possible uses, to find the right fit for you to remove some stress with artful organization.

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.

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

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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

(Virtual) English Club

10:00am–11:45am
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
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 "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

Drop-in Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
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

Stitching in the Stacks

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

Handmade Greeting Cards

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Main Street, Illinois

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.

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

The Plainfield Nutcracker

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.