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

VIP Birdwatching at Lake Renwick

9:30am - 10:15am
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a storytime and the opportunity to watch herons nesting at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery. We will be entering at the southern entrance off Renwick Road. Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card.

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 "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) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
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: Storytime
Description:

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

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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

11:30am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Job Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Emotional Intelligence and Your Job Search

Dr. Robert Gramillano, Ed.D  Executive Coach and Motivational Speaker

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Description:

Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:45pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:

Regular monthly board meeting.

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.

(Offsite) Summer Poetry

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 7 to 10, caregivers welcome to stay.

Beginning to write poetry made easy.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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) Puzzle & Game Swap

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Bring your gently used kid or family appropriate games and puzzles to the library anytime between Monday, June 2nd and Friday, June 13th.  Please make sure that all pieces, including instructions, are included with the games and puzzles.&nbsp

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Offsite) Disney BINGO

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

BINGO with a Disney twist! Wear your favorite Disney gear and play for prizes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

New Life for Old Bags

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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.

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.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
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 "Teens" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Create awesome projects with Arduinos during this week-long STEM camp! Learn to build basic circuits, explore coding, and have fun with hands-on tech activities.

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

(Off-Site) Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Come together for our first ever jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of up to 5 people will be assigned a new, unopened 500-piece puzzle. Complete the puzzle first or have the fewest remaining pieces at the end in order to win.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Many people become heirs to a box of unidentified family photos and have no clue what to do with them.

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

(Off-Site) Storytime at the Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory

9:15am - 10:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Have fun at storytime then explore the conservatory on a guided tour.  Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card. This program is for children ages 4-8 with an adult.

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

(Off-Site) Storytime at the Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Have fun at storytime, then explore the conservatory on a guided tour.  Register each child attending with a Plainfield Public Library card. This program is for children ages 4-8 with an adult.

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 "Teens" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Create awesome projects with Arduinos during this week-long STEM camp! Learn to build basic circuits, explore coding, and have fun with hands-on tech activities.