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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
15
2023
Fri
(ALL KITS TAKEN) Kids Take and Make: Fall Windsock
All Day
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
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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.
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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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
11
2023
Mon
Drop-In Family Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
11
2023
Mon
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:
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.
Sep
12
2023
Tue
Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2023
Tue
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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
Sep
13
2023
Wed
Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
13
2023
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.
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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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
14
2023
Thu
Drop-In Family Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
15
2023
Fri
(ALL KITS TAKEN) Teen Take & Make: Retro Beaded Keychain
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Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Virtual
Description:
This kit is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12.
These kits will contain everything you need to create a retro beaded keychain.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Sep
11
2023
Mon
Drop-In Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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).
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Sep
12
2023
Tue
Drop-In Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Sep
13
2023
Wed
Drop-In Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2023
Thu
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
47
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
15
2023
Fri
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance & Legal,
Health & Wellness,
Speaker
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Description:
Kathy and Mike from Foszcz Benefits Solutions explain how to enroll in Medicare and what Medicare covers. Learn about Medicare Advantage Part D, prescription drug coverage and Medicare supplement insurance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
15
2023
Fri
TAKE AND MAKE: Papel Picado
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Adult Services Desk
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Papel Picado! This kit includes various colored tissue papers and stencils to create three different designs. Papel Picado means "punched paper" and is a decoration that originated in Mexico.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
16
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Around Town
Description:
New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng!
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
11
2023
Mon
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:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
11
2023
Mon
Virtual Breathe and Relax With Qi Gong
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
27
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2023
Tue
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.
Sep
13
2023
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2023
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:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
16
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
College Prep
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Description:
The Practice SAT test is intended for students in grades 9 to 12.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
13
2023
Wed
Computer Club: Android Devices
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:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2023
Thu
Quarterly PIN-Opac Meeting
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Use
Description:
Quarterly PIN-Opac Meeting
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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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
16
2023
Sat
Magic of Gary Kantor
2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:
Games & Activities,
Performances,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Register each person (adult and child) entering the room.
Be prepared to be amazed and astounded (and to laugh your socks off) with Gary Kantor and his one-of-a-kind magic tricks.
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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.
Sep
14
2023
Thu
Tinker Thursday
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children,
Teens
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Sep
12
2023
Tue
Autumn Painted Trees
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
For ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
13
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Description:
Learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of American Sign Language in our community.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
14
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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).
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
11
2023
Mon
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:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Excel® is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas and illustrates how it can help you in your life and work.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2023
Tue
Virtual Native Seed Harvesting
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gardening,
Speaker
Required
Seats Remaining:
80
Description:
Fall is peak season for native seed collection. Learn how seeds are harvested from native plants, cleaned, stored and propagated at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2023
Thu
Virtual A Novel Idea Book Discussion Group
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Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
47
Description:
In a society consumed by fear, 12-year-old Bird Gardner, after receiving a mysterious letter, sets out on a quest to find his mother—a Chinese-American poet who left when he was 9 years old—leading him to NYC where a new act of defiance may be the
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