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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: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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 & ...

Intro to Excel® Part 2

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:
We build on topics from Intro to Excel®  Part 1 and cover formulas, formatting and charts in greater depth.   ...

Teen Art Studio: Paper Marbling

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Learn the art of marbling paper using specialized inks in this hands-on workshop. Each piece of paper becomes a unique piece of art that you can use in many different ways. All supplies will be...

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months 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, mus...

English for Beginners - Level 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:
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. ...

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 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 movem...

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. ...

Teen Cooking Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you will learn new cooking techniques that will level up your snack game.  ...

Drop-in Play-Doh Playdate

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:
Family program. It's time for some Play-Doh fun! We have the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination! ...

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months 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, mus...

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. ...

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 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 movem...

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. ...

Computer Club: Managing Files

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Tired of asking family and friends technology questions? Computer Club is a safe and friendly place to learn basic computer skills! Each second Wednesday of the month, we cover a subject and leave ample time for practice.  This month, we will le...

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...

ASL for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Description:
Learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of American Sign Language in our community. ...

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: 13
Description:
Join our merry band on a 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No experience is required and pre-made characters are available. ...

Illinois Libraries Present: Maya-Camille Broussard

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event, Virtual
Description:
Netflix’s Bake Squad star and owner of the Chicago-based bakery Justice of the Pies Maya-Camille Broussard shows us how to bake with love. Please use this link to register: https://bit.ly/ILP_Maya-Camille. ...

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...

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...

Stitching in the Stacks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
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. Eas...

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.  ...

Girl Scout Troop- Wallin Oak/Lincoln

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Meetings, STEM / STEAM
Description:
Girl Scout Troop from Wallin Oaks/ Lincoln ...

LEGO® Challenge Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:
Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO® will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home). ...