This event is in the "Adults" group New Life for Old Bags Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town Age Group: Adults New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat New Life for Old Bags 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Around Town Description: New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group MLK Day of Service All Day Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: All Ages MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day of Service All Day All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Description: MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day
This event is in the "All Ages" group Versiti Blood Drive Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Outside: Plaza at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Age Group: All Ages Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Versiti Blood Drive 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Outside: Plaza Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Description: Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 Tuesday, January 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 9:15am–10:45am Adults 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, January 20, 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. View Details 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 Jan 20 2026 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Drop-in Toddler Storytime Tuesday, January 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jan 20 2026 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 2 Tuesday, January 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue English for Beginner Learners - Level 2 11:00am–12:30pm Adults 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 "Teens" group Teen Robotics Challenge Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots while competing in monthly challenges. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Robotics Challenge 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots while competing in monthly challenges.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Snow Crafts Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) This program is intended for children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. Craft special snow crafts perfect for the cold weather. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Snow Crafts 6:30pm–7:00pm Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: This program is intended for children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. Craft special snow crafts perfect for the cold weather.
This event is in the "Adults" group Protect Yourself and Your Home Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Stay safe and prevent fires with simple cooking and smoke alarm tips. Explore ways to reduce tripping hazards using proper lighting, footwear choices, and home modifications. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Protect Yourself and Your Home 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Description: Stay safe and prevent fires with simple cooking and smoke alarm tips. Explore ways to reduce tripping hazards using proper lighting, footwear choices, and home modifications.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, January 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 9:15am–10:45am Adults 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, January 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Jan 21 2026 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Drop-in Toddler Storytime Wednesday, January 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group Jan 21 2026 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 Wednesday, January 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 11:00am–12:30pm Adults 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, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Age Group: Adults Magnetic Introductions: How to Have Them at HelloCatherine Johns, Communications Coach Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed (Virtual) Job Club 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Registration Required Description: Magnetic Introductions: How to Have Them at HelloCatherine Johns, Communications Coach
This event is in the "Adults" group A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, January 21, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed A Novel Idea Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults 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 "Teens" group ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Board Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:45pm All Ages 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group New to English Thursday, January 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu New to English 9:15am–10:45am Adults 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 Drop-in Baby Storytime Thursday, January 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Jan 22 2026 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.
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, January 22, 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. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Cardboard Loom Weaving Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Learn the basics of weaving on a cardboard loom and make a piece of woven art to take home. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cardboard Loom Weaving 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of weaving on a cardboard loom and make a piece of woven art to take home.
This event is in the "Adults" group Viola Recital Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Music, Performances Age Group: Adults Spend an evening with Half an Orange Suzuki String, performing selections by J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, Schubert, Hoffmeister, and Bloch. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Viola Recital 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Performances Registration Required Description: Spend an evening with Half an Orange Suzuki String, performing selections by J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, Schubert, Hoffmeister, and Bloch.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Baby Rave Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–10:45am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event Registration Required Description: Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures.
