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Amazing Women Display

03/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Magazine Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Event
Description:
Celebrate and Recognize the women who are making history in your life right now. Fill out a note card, March 1 to 15, with the women you would like to recognize and why. View the cards on display at the Library from March 16 to 31.  ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bookmark Design Contest

All Day 3/18 - 3/30
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Stop by the Library and pick up an entry form (or download and print the form from the Library’s website) to design a bookmark celebrating National Library Week. Winners receive a prize and have their designs printed on bookmarks that will be availab...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printed Fandom Keychains

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:
Design your own keychain in Tinkercad® - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Description:
Dr. Lydia Manning of Bentron Financial discusses the unique challenges and opportunities women face as they age. Learn empowering strategies and practical tools for women to make informed choices for life-long financial health and happiness.  ...
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Painting Birdhouses

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This program is intended for ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. Design a unique birdhouse to display in your yard or tree. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Spring Drawing Class for Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This program is intended for those ages 6 to 10. Get ready to celebrate spring by learning to draw an adorable by following step by step lessons using colored pencils.    ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drop-in Hippity Hop Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver. Hop to the library for some fun.  Hear stories and sing songs about your favorite fuzzy animal…bunnies!  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

3rd Grade Writes

All Day
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:
Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Take & Make: Eclipse Kits

9:00am - 9:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Description:
This kit is intended for those in grades K to 5.  Pick up a kit that will have you ready for the upcoming eclipse.   We will start handing out the kits at 9:00 AM. Kits can be picked from the Youth & Teen Services desk beginn...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Take & Make: Eclipse Kits

9:00am - 9:00pm
Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Description:
This kit is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.  Pick up a kit that will have you ready for the upcoming eclipse.   We will start handing out the kits at 9:00 AM. Kits can be picked from the Youth & Teen Services desk begin...
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.

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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-In Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 attending independently (without caregiver).  Storytime not only helps nurture a lifelong love of reading, but also helps develop language skills, motor skills, and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature dev...
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
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 97
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Assemble your team and compete to win fun fandom themed prizes and gift cards in this trivia competition that will test your pop culture knowledge.  ...
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Cooking Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you will learn new cooking techniques that will level up your snack game.  ...
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.

Family Sun and Moon Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
All ages family program. Celebrating the upcoming eclipse with stories, activities and a craft all about the sun and the moon. Please only register each child attending. ...
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. ...