Week Calendar

For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate.

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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.

For all ages with a caregiver.

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.

For all ages with a caregiver.

For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's.

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime.

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all. 

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Enjoy a short storytime with a themed craft! 

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! 

This program is for all ages.

Each family only needs to register for one slot. Limit of 15 books brought in per-person in family.

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 the internet.

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.

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.

Crafting Your Career

Denise Hansard, Executive Coach

Gain clarity in your career journey by defining who you are, what you want, and what may be holding you back.

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.

Hi'i is proud to be a Naupaka, a family renowned for its contributions to hula and her hometown of Hilo, Hawaii, but there's a lot she doesn't understand.

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience levels. 

For grades K to 5. Create a pop of color for your room with this 3D paper art project.

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.

Regular monthly board meeting.

Understand the art and science of fueling your body with the right foods. Nutrition Coach Renee Cain guides us through understanding portion sizes and creating a sustainable approach to nourishment.

Before the election on November 5, join Dr. Kristen Mattson to learn about:

A book club for adult fans of comics of all genres. All titles are available through hoopladigital.com or the hoopla app.