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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 "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. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime at the Community Garden

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
This program is for families. Join us near our plots at the Township Community Garden, located at 22525 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield for a storytime all about gardens. Please only register each child attending.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Camp Escape Room

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Use Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
For Ages 8 to 10. Can you escape before time runs out? Solve puzzles and work together to get out before it's too late.  ...
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. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Camp Escape Room

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Use Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
For Ages 8 to 10. Can you escape before time runs out? Solve puzzles and work together to get out before it's too late.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Camp Escape Room

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Use Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
This program is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12. Can you escape before time runs out? Solve puzzles and work together to get out before it is too late!      ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime at Hazel Marie's

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years. Listen to stories and enjoy a free ice cream treat at Hazel Marie's, located just around the corner from the library at 24030 W. Lockport Street.  Please register each child attend...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Camp Escape Room

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Use Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
This kit is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12.  Can you escape before time runs out? Solve puzzles and work together to get out before it's too late.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

D&D 5e

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
This program is intended for those entering Grades 6 through 12. Join our merry band on a 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No experience is required and characters will be available.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing: The Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:
Educator Elise Cochran helps us learn the basics of sewing and repair. Each registrant will receive an on-the-go sewing kit. ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

How Does It Work?: What Happens When I Dial 9-1-1?

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Around Town
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Meet the dispatchers of Western Will County Communications Center (WESCOM). They are the voices who answer 9-1-1 calls to help people in emergencies. We'll tour the facility and they'll help to answer the question "When should I dial 9-1-1?"  &n...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:
Practice while connecting with friends. Share ideas and culture and discuss current events, family life and anything relevant to you. Once registered, you will receive instructions to join the event. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

The Amazing Library Race

10:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Tent
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Geared to families with children ages 8 and up.  The Library grounds will be the setting for this Great American Race. Complete against other family teams as you earn points. Register your team captain and list up to three additional team ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Excel® Part 1

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Excel® is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class will help you find the important parts of the software, show you how to make simple formulas and illustrates how it can help you in your life and work.  ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Take and Make: 4th of July Rockets

All Day
Preschoolers, Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
This children's kit will be available beginning at 9:00 am at the Youth Services desk and is first-come, first-served, while supplies last. There is no reserving a kit ahead of time. Once they have all been taken, we will update the Event Calendar.&n...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
This Take & Make is intended for those who enjoy yarn crafts and reusable products. Each kit includes supplies needed to learn to crochet a drink coaster. A Creativebug account is required (free with your library card number). Kits are first-come...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Description:
This kit is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12.  This kit will include everything you need to create edible stained glass.  We will start handing out the kits at 9:00 AM. Kits can be picked up at the Youth Services desk. Kits ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-in Bubble Bash

10:00am - 10:45pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Tent
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:
All ages. Dress for mess and join us outside for big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles galore. This event will take place weather permitting. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

9:30am - 11:30am
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 use the internet. Be confident maki...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:
Learn new words, practice your pronunciation and become more fluent in English in a relaxed group.  Improve your English by reading and discussing information from newspapers, magazines and books. Once registered, you will receive instruction...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Breathe and Relax With Qi Gong

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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. Breathe Life Tai Chi & ...

Early Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:
The Library will close at 5 pm. ...