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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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For all ages with a caregiver.

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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Learn to Dance Salsa

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Let's get moving with Desueno Dance. Follow along with the instructor as you learn to dance salsa, one of the most popular dances in the world. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities, Music
Registration Required
Description:

Let's get moving with Desueno Dance. Follow along with the instructor as you learn to dance salsa, one of the most popular dances in the world. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) ABC Games: Spring Edition

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)

This program is for ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Please only register each child attending.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

This program is for ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Please only register each child attending.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Why is My DNA Ethnicity Estimate Wrong and Does it Matter?

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Genealogist, Dana Kelly, will talk about how ethnicity estimates are determined, what they are really telling us, and explore how they can (and can not) be used for genealogy.

 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Genealogist, Dana Kelly, will talk about how ethnicity estimates are determined, what they are really telling us, and explore how they can (and can not) be used for genealogy.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Finance Committee Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LL Study Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All Ages

The Board's Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: LL Study Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description:

The Board's Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget.

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Tollway Visit

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Library Wide Event at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults

A representative from the Illinois Tollway will be in our lobby to assist you will all your iPass needs. Stop by to:  

 Get a new I-PASS sticker

 Activate your sticker

 Get help with your account

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Wide Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

A representative from the Illinois Tollway will be in our lobby to assist you will all your iPass needs. Stop by to:  

 Get a new I-PASS sticker

 Activate your sticker

 Get help with your account

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) DIY Buttons, Bookmarks, and Bags

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.

Design and create buttons, bookmarks, and tote bags that highlight your aesthetic and favorite fandoms while learning new skills. All supplies will be provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.

Design and create buttons, bookmarks, and tote bags that highlight your aesthetic and favorite fandoms while learning new skills. All supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Weather and Storm Chasing 101

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Speaker, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the world of storm chasing and gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Discover the world of storm chasing and gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness. 

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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For all ages with a caregiver.

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.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room 101 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Tollway Visit

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Wide Event at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults

A representative from the Illinois Tollway will be in our lobby to assist you will all your iPass needs. Stop by to:  

 Get a new I-PASS sticker

 Activate your sticker

 Get help with your account

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Library Wide Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

A representative from the Illinois Tollway will be in our lobby to assist you will all your iPass needs. Stop by to:  

 Get a new I-PASS sticker

 Activate your sticker

 Get help with your account

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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For all ages with a caregiver.

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.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of many New 
York Times bestsellers. His latest works include the graphic novels The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Virtual
Description:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of many New 
York Times bestsellers. His latest works include the graphic novels The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything.