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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.
Mar-Apr
2025
Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt
All Day 3/31 - 4/12
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Services Desk
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Description:
Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.
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9 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) New to English
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
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.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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 "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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For all ages 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.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
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 "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.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Storytime in the Community: Panera
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Around Town,
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Description:
For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at Panera! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Panera.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 101
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Description:
Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all.
Register below to receive the Zoom link.
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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
Apr
12
2025
Sat
(Off-Site) DIY Teething Jewelry
10:30am - 11:15am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Description:
Meet up with other parents and caregivers while crafting your own DIY teething jewelry from silicon beads. Please register children only.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) Everyday English
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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 the internet.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) Reading Dragon Tournament
11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Description:
Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with (players will not lose any cards).
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
(Virtual) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
45
Description:
With guidance from Erica Bough of 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
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.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Around Town,
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Description:
Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the program.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
(OFFSITE) Watercolor Sweet Dreams Painting
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Description:
This program is intended for children in grades first through fifth, caregivers welcome to stay. Painting fun while keeping bad dreams away.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
(Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Description:
This program is for those entering grades 6 to 12. Roll the dice and join a campaign with other adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Open to all experience levels.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
(Virtual) Password Management
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Description:
Learn strategies and best practices to keep your passwords safe and secure.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Alexis Nikole Nelson
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Pop Culture,
Virtual
Description:
Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and educator, celebrating edible plants and uncovering African American and Indigenous food traditions. She empowers those in food deserts with greater selfÂ-sufficiency.
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