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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

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 "Teens" group

Teen Manga & Anime Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Grab a friend and head on over for a gathering of fellow manga friends.  Enjoy a snack from Mitsuwa Marketplace*, participate in the monthly activity & read your favorite magna from our collection! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rights for Military and Veterans

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

The Attorney General's Military and Veterans Rights Bureau is dedicated to ensuring that active duty service members and their families are aware of their rights and that veterans receive the benefits they have earned.

This event is in the "Children" group

Design a Dragon Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Design a dragon for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a set of cards added to the collection starting in December.

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 "Teens" group

Commit2Code

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 to 9. In this 12 week class, learn how to code in the popular programming language, Python. Work your way towards building games and applications while learning the basics of programming. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairy Tale Science: Gingerbread Man

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

For grades 1 to 5. Become an engineer as you build bridges to help the gingerbread man escape.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Music Memories

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Narrator John LeGear guides you through the decades, featuring memorable films and songs that are sure to reawaken some of the happiest times of your life.

This event is in the "Children" group

Design a Dragon Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Design a dragon for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a set of cards added to the collection starting in December.

This event is in the "Staff" group

Tentative Surplus Furniture Sale

All Day 11/14–11/15
Staff
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Green Space
Age Group: Staff
Program Type: Library Use
Description:

Tentative dates for library furniture

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

STEMosaurs!

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Early Literacy, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Roar into learning with a dino-mite STEM program just for little ones! Join us for fun-filled hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity.

This event is in the "Children" group

Design a Dragon Contest

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Design a dragon for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a set of cards added to the collection starting in December.

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 "Teens" group

Practice ACT session

1:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Registration Required
Description:

The Practice SAT test is intended for students in grades 9 to 12.

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.