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This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

This event is in the "Children" group

Snacks Around the World

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month.  

*May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Speaker, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Want to watch from home? Register at:  bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

MLK Day of Service

All Day
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Versiti Blood Drive

12:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Description:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Baby Rave

10:00am–10:45am
Babies (0-23 months)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Wide Event
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Get ready to putt the pedal to the metal!

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

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

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.