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Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree

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

Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community. 

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:

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

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:

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 to 12 Experiment with new techniques while coloring cozy images with alcohol markers. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. 

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 "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–7:00pm
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

New to English

9:15am–12:00pm
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 "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 "Children" group

Ugly Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Go wild with the art supplies! Who can make the ugliest piece of art?

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Dragons Tournament

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Battle other players in the Reading Dragons program to win exclusive cards. Bring some of your own cards or borrow a set from the library. You will not lose any cards playing at the tournament!

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 first 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 "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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Byte-Sized Help

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Sign up and get your tech questions answered. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) The Founding Mothers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.

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:

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

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

9:30am–10:00am
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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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:

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Pokémon® Club

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

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Trainers of all skill levels can play Pokémon, trade cards, learn new strategies, and connect with fellow fans in a fun, supervised setting.

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.