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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cardboard Challenge
All Day 6/8 - 6/15
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Special Event,
Virtual
Description:
We CHALLENGE you to use your imagination to turn ordinary cardboard into an amazing creation. Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #PPLDCardboardChallenge
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
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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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
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.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Scott Green's Virtual Magic Show
All Day
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Performances,
Special Event,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Join magician Scott Green as he performs a hilarious, family magic show right from the comfort of your own home! Once registered, you will receive instructions to join the event.
One registration per family.
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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.
Reel Shorts: A Stop Motion Film Fest
All Day 6/8 - 6/29
Children,
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Movies,
Special Event,
Technology,
Virtual
Description:
Reel Shorts is a stop motion film festival for participants in Kindergarden to grade 12. Participants should submit one 30 second to 2 minute stop-motion film to plainfieldkids@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Virtual Questioneers Club
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Virtual
Description:
Calling all Questioneers! Check out our virtual Questioneers Club! This time, Miss Jennifer and Miss Heather have experimented with catapults. Check out the video and try the experiment at home!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
14
2020
Sun
Virtual Amelia Earhart Takes Flight
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
Description:
In celebration of women explorers, actor and historian, Leslie Goddard portrays pilot Amelia Earhart as she talks about achieving record-breaking flights.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
14
2020
Sun
Virtual Shopping, Saving, & Storing: Making the Most of Your Food and Funds
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
58
Description:
Food shopping during a pandemic can be tough. Look below the surface and get useful tips on how to buy the best produce, store your food properly and lower your grocery bills. You'll never have to throw out a container of strawberries again!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
14
2020
Sun
Virtual Soothing Jazz with Pharlis James
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Music can help heal the soul. Relax and listen to concert clips from Jazz vocalist Pharlis James. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the virtual event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
Virtual Rock Painting for Homes & Gardens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
51
Description:
Rock painting is relaxing and fun. Beginners and seasoned artists can pick up tips to create decorative rocks to enhance an outdoor garden or use as a home decoration. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
Virtual Soothing Jazz with Pharlis James
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Music can help heal the soul. Relax and listen to concert clips from Jazz vocalist Pharlis James. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the virtual event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
English for Beginners - Level 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
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.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Summer Reading Storytime Show
9:00am - 9:00pm
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Dance, sing, and listen to a story during the Summer Reading Storytime Show, featuring familiar faces from the Youth Services Department!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Virtual Rock Painting for Homes & Gardens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Rock painting is relaxing and fun. Beginners and seasoned artists can pick up tips to create decorative rocks to enhance an outdoor garden or use as a home decoration. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Virtual Soothing Jazz with Pharlis James
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
59
Description:
Music can help heal the soul. Relax and listen to concert clips from Jazz vocalist Pharlis James. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the virtual event.
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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.
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
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.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Summer Reading Storytime Show
9:00am - 9:00pm
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Dance, sing, and listen to a story during the Summer Reading Storytime Show, featuring familiar faces from the Youth Services Department!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Virtual Rock Painting for Homes & Gardens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Rock painting is relaxing and fun. Beginners and seasoned artists can pick up tips to create decorative rocks to enhance an outdoor garden or use as a home decoration. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Virtual Soothing Jazz with Pharlis James
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Music can help heal the soul. Relax and listen to concert clips from Jazz vocalist Pharlis James. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the virtual event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Outside: Back of Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Career,
Technology
Description:
The Workforce Services Division of Will County Mobile Workforce Center will be in the Route 59 parking lot from 9:30 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM to provide support for people looking for a job.
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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.
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
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.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Summer Reading Storytime Show
9:00am - 9:00pm
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Dance, sing, and listen to a story during the Summer Reading Storytime Show, featuring familiar faces from the Youth Services Department!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Virtual Rock Painting for Homes & Gardens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
59
Description:
Rock painting is relaxing and fun. Beginners and seasoned artists can pick up tips to create decorative rocks to enhance an outdoor garden or use as a home decoration. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Virtual Soothing Jazz with Pharlis James
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Music can help heal the soul. Relax and listen to concert clips from Jazz vocalist Pharlis James. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the virtual event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
19
2020
Fri
Virtual Rock Painting for Homes & Gardens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
56
Description:
Rock painting is relaxing and fun. Beginners and seasoned artists can pick up tips to create decorative rocks to enhance an outdoor garden or use as a home decoration. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
19
2020
Fri
Virtual Soothing Jazz with Pharlis James
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
59
Description:
Music can help heal the soul. Relax and listen to concert clips from Jazz vocalist Pharlis James. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the virtual event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
20
2020
Sat
Virtual Rock Painting for Homes & Gardens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Description:
Rock painting is relaxing and fun. Beginners and seasoned artists can pick up tips to create decorative rocks to enhance an outdoor garden or use as a home decoration. Once registered, you will receive instructions to view the event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
Virtual Reading Club for English Language Learners
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
47
Description:
Learn new words, practice your pronunciation and become more fluent in English in a relaxed group. Improve your English by reading and discussing information from newspapers, magazines and books.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
English for Beginners - Level 2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Reading Club for English Language Learners
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
Learn new words, practice your pronunciation and become more fluent in English in a relaxed group. Meet weekly with an English-speaking instructor to read aloud.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Tech Tuesdays
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Description:
Drop-in for help and tips addressing all of your technology questions from smartphones and eReaders to social media or Microsoft Office.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Virtual Back Yard Storytime Series: Forts and Playhouses
10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Description:
Do you have a cool fort or playhouse? Or, maybe blanket forts are your specialty. Well, show us! Let’s have a fort storytime!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Virtual ESL Conversation Club
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
48
Description:
Practice while connecting with friends. Share ideas and culture and discuss current events, family life and anything relevant to you. Once registered, you will receive instructions to join the event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
19
2020
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Computer Basics
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Description:
A basic introduction to desktop computers using Windows 10 and to using and searching the internet.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
Legend of the Lost Toon Ages 5-8
11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Description:
Join illustrator and cartoon extraordinaire Mark Anderson as he takes us on a virtual drawing adventure with mysterious mummies, dangerous dinosaurs, terrific treasures. You will need paper and a pencil to follow along with the class.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Career,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Description:
The Library's Job Club welcomes job seekers and career changers. In this hour and half virtual Job Club, listen to Betty Flasch, Career Management Consultant present Ageism in the Job Search. Learn what is happening in the wor
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
Legend of the Lost Toon Ages 9-11
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Description:
Join illustrator and cartoon extraordinaire Mark Anderson as he takes us on a virtual drawing adventure with mysterious mummies, dangerous dinosaurs, terrific treasures. You will need paper and a pencil to follow along with the class.
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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.
Jun
20
2020
Sat
Virtual Chess Club with Elite Chess
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children,
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Description:
Enjoy a LIVE interactive virtual chess club with Elite Chess! Participants MUST already know how to play chess. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the event. For ages 5 to 14.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Learn to Draw Dragons with Christine Thornton
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Description:
This program is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12. Come join us and learn about these amazing fantasy creatures and how to draw them. Dragons can be friendly or sinister, beautiful or ugly, but they’re always magical.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
A Novel Idea Virtual Book Discussion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
42
Description:
This month's title can be downloaded through hoopla with your Plainfield Public Library card. Once registered, you will receive instructions to join the event.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Talent "You Don't Have" Show Camp for Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Music,
Performances,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
70
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Did you miss out on performances this year? Feel like you want to learn something new? Well we're putting together a different type of talent show and we want you to participate!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
15
2020
Mon
Teen Game Night - Jackbox Games
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Get together with friends and play hilarious games from Jackbox Games. We will meet via Zoom and you can join the games using the browser on a mobile device.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
16
2020
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Writers,
Book Discussions,
Virtual
Description:
The hoopla Book Club will host a live event with Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of their Spring Spotlight Selection, The Mountains Sing, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 6:00 PM.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Description:
The Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting. Public is welcome to attend.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2020
Wed
Excel Formulas and Functions
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Excel Formulas and Functions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Description:
An intermediate class where attendees utilize Microsoft Excel to learn how to use the formula and function features including AVERAGE, SUM, and MAX.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
18
2020
Thu
Virtual Trivia Night: Star Wars Trivia
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
59
Description:
Let's play a round of Star Wars Trivia from home!
Here's how it works:
- The link to play will be emailed at 6:30 pm the day of the event
- There are 25 questions
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