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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
All Day
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Services Desk
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
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...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
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 ...
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.
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.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Outside: Back of Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Career
Description:
The Workforce Services Division of Will County Mobile Workforce Center visits the Library to help residents looking for a job. Services include access to computers, assistance in creating or revising a resume, job board listings and t...
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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.
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.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
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...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
7
2023
Sat
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Adult Services Desk
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Sun prints are a fun and creative way to capture the beauty of fall leaves or autumn flowers. Each kit contains 12 sheets of 4 in. by 4 in. sun print paper, an acrylic overlay, and instructions. Share your sun prints with the Library by emailing phot...
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
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...
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
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...
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
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...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
49
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...
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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 "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.
Oct
6
2023
Fri
10:00am - 10:45am
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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: 0
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...
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
7
2023
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
33
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 & ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance & Legal,
Speaker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Description:
Choosing the right Medicare Supplement Insurance plan can be frustrating, confusing and expensive if you choose the wrong plan. Tom Kilkenny from Weiss Financial Ratings gives the helpful guidance you need to navigate your Medicare Supplement options...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
7
2023
Sat
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
College Prep
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Description:
The Practice ACT test is intended for students in grades 9 to 12. Join Sylvan of Plainfield for a practice ACT in a simulated testing environment. Registration also qualifies you for a free consultation. Bring two pencils and a calculator Snacks are ...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
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...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children,
Teens
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
21
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.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Ages 3 to 5 attending independently (without caregiver). A fun time for little ones to explore their creative side.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Description:
Learn the basics of self defense for the whole family with Lindsey Daehnke of Strictly Self Defense.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Speaker,
Special Event,
Virtual
Description:
Register Here
“Freedom to Read” is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family. That right is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Con...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
College Prep,
Speaker,
Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
This program is intended for high school students and their parents.
Thomas J. Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will share his knowledge and give tips and tricks that will help you make informed decisions that will help you pick the best colle...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This class is for experienced Excel® users who have a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate level functions: importing data, pivot tables, Vlookup and an introduction to macros. If you use Excel regularly for work or school, this cla...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Writers,
Special Event,
Virtual
Description:
Stephen Graham Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper. He has been an NEA fellowship recipient and been recipient of several awards including: the Ray Bradbury Award ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History & Genealogy,
Speaker,
Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
89
Description:
Discover the history of Fisher-Price®, which began in 1931 and is still one of the top toy companies. See how the business evolved to stay successful and learn how to tell the age, rarity and current value of Fisher-Price® toys in your attic.
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