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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) BINGO!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join the us at the Village Green Pavilion to celebrate National BINGO Day with a game of BINGO.  Fun for the whole family!  

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Teddy Bear Party

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 4 to 7 with a caregiver.

Bring your teddy bear to have a fun party together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Description:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Library is closed on June 29 due to downtown parking constraints during the celebration of Plainfield Fest. We apologize for any inconvenience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough, Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety to lead a more relaxing life.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) 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, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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 "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.

(Off-Site) Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

All ages with a caregiver.

Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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 United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.

Library Closed

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early for the holiday.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Phillips Park Zoo

10:00am - 10:15am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Around Town
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us for a brief storytime at Phillips Park then explore on your own.  Enjoy the gardens, the playground, and of course, the zoo!

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Phillips Park Zoo

11:15am - 11:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Around Town
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us for a brief storytime at Phillips Park then explore on your own.  Enjoy the gardens, the playground, and of course, the zoo!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Nailed It Challenge

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:

Grade to 6 to 12. 

You will be tasked with recreating elaborately decorated cakes and snacks with very basic ingredients and supplies. Will you nail it or fail it?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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 "All Ages" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

Read on the Go is popping up at Riverview Farmstead with a fun scavenger hunt! Drop-in and do some exploring with us!

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.

(Off-Site) Family Summer Concert Series: Laura Doherty

10:30am - 11:15am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Music, Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for some family fun with award-winning musicians this summer at Settler’s Park! Registration recommended but not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

This

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Make The Most of 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Health & Wellness, Speaker, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Whether it's business, career, or life goals, don't close the book on 2024 just yet. Dr. Peter A. James discusses proven strategies to help shift your mindset and take action. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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 United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.