Upcoming Events

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

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.

Celebrate everyone’s favorite Heeler family with games and activities inspired by the hit show. 

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.

Celebrate everyone’s favorite Heeler family with games and activities inspired by the hit show. 

This program is intended for teens grades 6th through 12th.

How quiet can you be? Can you hold in your laughter while doing hilarious things? Find out during our Silent Library program!

Include native Illinois prairie plants in your garden and watch the pollinators arrive! Learn what native prairie plants thrive in home gardens, how to choose the best plants for your location, and creative theme garden ideas. 

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.

Meet us down on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.

GRAMMY-nominated singer Justin Roberts performs a whimsically rocking concert for all ages.

Registration recommended, but not required. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Make fresh Vietnamese summer rolls with crisp vegetables, herbs, and protein of your choice, all wrapped in delicate rice paper with flavorful dipping sauces. 

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. 

Bingo fun under the pavilion! Perfect for all ages, this bingo program brings laughter, friendly competition, and prizes to every game. Let's call out the numbers and see who wins the fun!

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.

Explore homeschooling as an enriching educational option. Gain practical tips, resources, and strategies to integrate STEM into daily life to foster your child's curiosity.

All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside by the Community Garden for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting.

Join the library at Plainfield Park District’s Ottawa Street Pool!  Come by before the pool opens to the public and enjoy stories, songs and music.  All attendees will be allowed to stay and enjoy the pool after storytime.

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.

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.

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 program is intended for those entering grades 6 and up.

Play a fun, fast-paced game where you match the songs you hear with your bingo card to win cool prizes. It's a perfect mix of music, fun, and friendly competition!

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.

In this fun-filled program for children ages 5 to 7, we'll go on a magical adventure where stories come to life! Then we’ll provide all the materials for a hands-on craft that ties into the theme of the book.