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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Description:
Kits are available starting at 10:00 AM at the Adult Services Desk. Kits are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved ahead of time. The Library Events Calendar will be updated once all the kits have been taken.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friendship Bracelets

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Pop Culture, Special Event
Description:
During this drop-in event, create friendship bracelets to keep, share or trade! All while we enjoy different Eras of music.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pottering Around the UK

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop Culture, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Description:
Prepare for International Harry Potter Day, May 2, and travel vicariously as Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans takes you on a tour of Harry Potter's magical world. From London to Scotland and points in between, admire the real-life locat...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ELLC@papl.info or 815.436.66...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Level testing is requ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Investment for Beginners

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Description:
Tom Kilkenny of Weiss Financial Ratings discusses risk vs. return, diversifying assets, stocks, mutual funds, money market accounts, managing your portfolio and much more, all aimed  at the beginner investor.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:
Using her Uncle Frank as a case study, Grace DuMelle shares examples of the legal and medical records she’s uncovered to date. She discusses Illinois’ restrictions on mental health records and strategies for genealogists’ access. DuMelle is a longt...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Prep, Speaker, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
This program is intended for high school students and their parents. Applying to highly selective colleges requires more than just test scores and a strong GPA. Thomas Jaworski of Quest College Consulting provides insight into what it means to ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 1

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's.   McDonald's is located at 15810 Illinois Rte 59 Plainf...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

Estate Planning Explained

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Description:
Jigor Doshi, of Bentron Financial, covers the estate planning process from beginning to end. Understand steps to take to protect a spouse, family or heirs. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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 Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

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: 50
Description:
Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom. You will receive a Zoom l...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Excel® Part 2

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
We build on topics from Intermediate Excel® Part 1 and cover data validation, index/match and more. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ELLC@papl.info or 815.436.66...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Level testing is requ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 1

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

English for Beginners - Level 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

LT Reno Planning Meeting

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use
Description:
Leadership Team Renovation Planning meeting ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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 Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

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: 50
Description:
Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom. You will receive a Zoom l...