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Lego Challenge Club

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

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home).

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

This event is in the "Children" group

Life Size Candyland

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Experience the classic Candyland game with a life-sized twist.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Life for Old Bags

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

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

Library Littles Keepsakes: Session 1

9:30am–10:15am
Babies (0-23 months)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for only one session

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

Library Littles Keepsakes: Session 2

1:30pm–2:15pm
Babies (0-23 months)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for one session only

This event is in the "Children" group

Read & Roar

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Adopt a wild animal reading buddy and go on a reading adventure together.  Explore fun stories and cool animal facts — all in one exciting day.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

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
Description:

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group

Drop-in Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program 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. 

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

Miss Make-Believe Magic Show

1:00pm–1:45pm
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: Games & Activities, Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show.

Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Seed Sowing

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Description:

Curious about winter sowing for flowers, natives, and vegetables? Learn the science behind this effective technique and how to create a milk jug mini-greenhouse.

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 "Adults" group

Byte-Sized Help

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Did you get a new device for the holidays? Drop in with your questions, and we'll help you get started!

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) New Year, New You

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Life Coach Tom Kens shares how to motivate yourself, set goals, and take action, so you can make 2026 your best year yet.