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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.

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:
Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Choose to attend in-person or via Zoom at registration. ...
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.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Description:
Learn from the life experiences of actor Kal Penn, who is also a writer, producer and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.  Register Here: bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn  ...
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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Storytime at Hazel Marie's

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years. Listen to stories and enjoy a free ice cream treat at Hazel Marie's, located just around the corner from the library at 24030 W. Lockport Street.  Please register each child attend...
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.

Stitching in the Stacks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. Eas...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Werk Force Brewery Tasting

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Enjoy a tasting and learn about different beers at Werk Force Brewing. Must be 21 years or older to register. Please bring a photo ID. This event is part of the Pinnacle & Pours program.  ...
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.

Thrill Seekers Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:
New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. When she wakes up completely alone on the cruise liner RMS Atlantica, no other passengers, including her boyfriend, to be found, Caz, with the ship stea...
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.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Design your own cookie cutter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.  Please note that cookie cutters are only one-time use. ...
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 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: 95
Description:
Job Searching for Older Job Seekers Presented by Lauren Milligan, ResuMayDay Founder and Career Advancement Coach Improve your job search with strategies specifically designed for mature job hunters, including resume tips, interview strategies ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Novel Idea Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
The son of an Appalachian teenager uses his good looks, wit and instincts to survive foster care, child labor, addiction, disastrous loves and crushing losses, in the new novel from the best-selling author of Unsheltered. Registration Required. Co...
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. ...