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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.

Cricut Coasters

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Use our Cricut® Maker 3 to cut out a design from a sheet of infusible ink. Then use our heat press to permanently infuse your design to a coaster. This event is part of the Pinnacle & Pours program.  ...
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: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, mus...
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.

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movem...
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 "Children" group.

Tween Paint and Snack

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
For children in grades 3 to 5. Create your own piece of art while enjoying some snacks.  All materials will be provided.  Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fraud Awareness

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Maher Dabousseh of Edward Jones helps empower participants to protect themselves from financial fraud and scams.  ...
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: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, mus...
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movem...
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 Job Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:
Behavior-Based Interviewing   Presented by Aida Martinez, Career Coach, Joliet Junior College Discover and practice the STAR method to effectively tell your professional story and highlight your skills during interviews. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Novel Idea Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
In Britain, in the near future, the Sanctity of Marriage Act is implemented, punishing those who choose to remain single, and four couples discover how impossible relationships can be when the government uses every tool in its arsenal to ensure every...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding and Robotics Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Learn the principles of coding and robotics as you explore Arduinos and Raspberry Pi systems to build and program a robot dog.  ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Staff" group.

Library Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Staff
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Tent
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:
Groundbreaking ceremony in Library grass area ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:45pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:
Regular monthly board meeting. ...
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.

Drop-In Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movement...
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.

Conserving Energy in the Home

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Village Series, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Description:
Celebrate Earth Day and Money Smart Week with this presentation about energy conservation in the home. Learn from Conservation Specialist Briana Moore about the value of energy efficiency and some tips for reducing energy use at home. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Duck Duck Goose

6:30pm - 7:15pm
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
Family storytime best for ages 3 and up. Join us at the Plainfield Township Administration Center for a celebration of ducks (and geese) with stories, songs and game or two of duck duck goose. Please register each person attending. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Excel® Part 1

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:
This class is for experienced Excel®  users who have a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP and an introduction to macros. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fandom Fest 2024

All Day
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Wide Event
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Description:
Gather and geek out at our sixth annual Fandom Fest! Meet different costumed characters, shop at our Artist Alley, get your face painted, grab a Take and Make craft, participate in our Cosplay Contest or sit back and watch the fun! It's a day filled ...
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.  ...