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Teen Take & Make: Paleontology Practice

9:00am - 9:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Description:
This kit is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12.  Pick up a graham cracker kit to decorate your own spooky house at home and bring your creation back to the library to be displayed and entered into the contest. Each entry will receive ...

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

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 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. ...

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

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 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. ...

Girls Who Code @ PAPL

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:
Girls Who Code is a national organization that is on a mission to close the gender gap in computer science. In the first half of this 12 week session, you wll learn the basics of computer science and coding and in the second half we will focus on a l...

Tarot Card Reading for Beginners

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Speaker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
A short lecture about the history and theory of tarot cards is followed by hands-on card reading practice. Attendees will receive a handout explaining tarot card meanings and simple spreads. ...

Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
For ages 12 months to 5 years with a caregiver. Register each child attending. Clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. Explore music, movement, instruments, interactive stories and more! Please...

Virtual English Club

10:00am - 11:45am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:
Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom. You will receive a Zoom l...

Scarecrow and Candy Corn Crafts

1:00pm - 1:30pm
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: 15
Description:
This program is intended for children ages 3-6 with a caregiver.  Make a scarecrow friend to bring home, and a cool candy corn craft too.   ...

Tinker Thursday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 3 to 8.  We will provide the artistic supplies and the technology and you will provide the creativity in this weekly open crafting and exploration session.  ...

Pokémon® Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Pokémon® cards! Pokémon® Go! Pokémon® is also a TV show! Celebrate all things Pokémon® together at this monthly club. Gotta catch ‘em all! ...

Gentle Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:
Join Sam Rich for a gentle yoga class including breathing exercises, light asana (postural) work and meditation. All levels are welcome. Please bring a mat or towel.  ...

90s DIY Dad Shirt

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: 20
Description:
For young people Grades 3 to 5. Use transfer paper and old magazines to craft the 90s throwback t-shirt of your wildest dreams. ...

90s DIY Dad Shirt

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Use transfer paper and old magazines to craft the 90s throwback t-shirt of your wildest dreams. ...

Adult Take & Make: Beaded Bookmark

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Authors & Writers
Description:
Create a beaded bookmark to decorate your favorite reads AND keep your place. All materials are provided. Kits are first-come, first-served, limited to one kit per adult and no reservations. You must be present to pick up a kit.  ...

Author & Writer Summit

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Wide Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:
Kick off National Novel Writing Month by spending the day writing, learning and improving your craft with other authors and writers. Check out our Events Calendar closer to the event to see a full list of programs.  ...

Toastmasters

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:
Discuss and hear readings from the book entitled " IF WE CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO!" This book is the inspirations and motivations of 17 award winning Toastmasters & Speakers. Toastmasters International is a US-headquartered nonprofit...

Writers Group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Discuss writing prompts, craft, style and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Light lunch will be provided for registered participants.  ...

Tell a Compelling and Realistic Family Story | Utilizing Genealogy Resources to Build Family Tree's

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:
Learn to tell a compelling/realistic story, even if it is fiction. Starting with " building" a family tree using family group sheets and family trees, how to use sources like newspapers, city directories, diaries and narratives, county histories, and...

Writers Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Description:
Utilize this quiet space to write, get inspiration from writing prompts, enjoy coffee and see what resources the Library has to offer.  ...

Virtual Q&A Panel with Literary Agents

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:
Join us for a Virtual Q&A Panel with Literary Agents. ...

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...

Everyday English 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:
Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice reading and writing. Level testing is required. Please text the ELL Coordinator Tania Hess at 815-263-8145. ...

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...

Everyday English 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:
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 in m...