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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov-Jan
2025
Holiday Lights Recycling
All Day
11/18–1/17
All Ages
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Outside: Plaza
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Around Town
Description:
Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
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 Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Drop-in Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Drop-in Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
Dec
10
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
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Drop-in Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program 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
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
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.
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "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
Dec
13
2025
Sat
The Plainfield Nutcracker
10:30am–11:30am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Performances,
Special Event
Description:
Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program 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 the internet.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
English for Beginner Learners - Level 2
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Description:
Time to count your trophies. A meeting of Clash Royale Fans for some friendly battles, trading deck strategies and a night of fun!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
This program is intended for children ages 6 to 9, caregivers welcome to stay. Eat oodles of Oreos and rate your favorites. PLEASE INDICATE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Description:
Regular monthly board meeting.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Around Town,
History & Genealogy
Description:
Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Description:
A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Bullet Journaling for Beginners
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Learn the basics of bullet journaling, including sample layouts and possible uses, to find the right fit for you to remove some stress with artful organization.
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