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(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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 "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

Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sell Your Stuff Online

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

From eBay to Facebook Marketplace, there are several great options for unloading your unwanted possessions. We cover them all and offer selling and safety tips.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

From eBay to Facebook Marketplace, there are several great options for unloading your unwanted possessions. We cover them all and offer selling and safety tips.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crunch Quest

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Set off on a flavor quest as we celebrate National Potato Chip Day! Crunch, taste and explore different chips to find the one that’s your true snack champion. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Set off on a flavor quest as we celebrate National Potato Chip Day! Crunch, taste and explore different chips to find the one that’s your true snack champion. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group

Drop-in Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
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 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) History of The Beatles

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Music, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Trace the arc of the Beatles' career via performance and interview clips.

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

Trace the arc of the Beatles' career via performance and interview clips.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

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

Drop-in Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

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 "Children" group

Irish Step Dancing

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Learn your first jig at this intro class on St. Patrick’s Day.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Learn your first jig at this intro class on St. Patrick’s Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dorothy Kamenshek: A Rockford Peach In a League of Her Own

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she shares the true story of Dottie Kamenshek, who spent ten seasons playing baseball as a Rockford Peach and inspired the movie A League of Their Own.

 

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

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she shares the true story of Dottie Kamenshek, who spent ten seasons playing baseball as a Rockford Peach and inspired the movie A League of Their Own.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seed Starting for Beginners

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Intrigued by starting your own plants from seed, but worry that it is too complicated?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Description:

Intrigued by starting your own plants from seed, but worry that it is too complicated?

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

Drop-in Baby Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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 "Adults" group

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Calculating Your Compensation Value

Nikki Ryberg, Career Coach and Global Career Development Facilitator

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

Calculating Your Compensation Value

Nikki Ryberg, Career Coach and Global Career Development Facilitator

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Novel Idea Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Description:

Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) Thai Harmony

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the harmony of the sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors that define Thai cuisine.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Discover the harmony of the sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors that define Thai cuisine.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All Ages

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting.

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

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting.