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(Off-Site) Pro Wrestling Mania

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

A celebration of pro wrestling. Watch selections from various eras of Wrestling and relate the themes to everyday life

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

A celebration of pro wrestling. Watch selections from various eras of Wrestling and relate the themes to everyday life

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you learn new cooking techniques that level up your snack game. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you learn new cooking techniques that level up your snack game. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Meetings
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12. Meow is the time to have your voice heard at the library! We meet once a month to discuss your ideas for programs, books and servic...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Meetings
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

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: Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Description:

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series.Regi...

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

Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and illustrator known for her graphic novels, including Smile, Drama, and Sisters, and her adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
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. ...

Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Happy Birthday (Taylor's Version)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Description:

Are you ready for it? Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style at this fun filled birthday party! 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Are you ready for it? Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style at this fun filled birthday party! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Description:

Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2025 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or down...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2025 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Calling all comics and graphic novel fans. Join us for a celebration of Graphic Novels, comics and pop culture.GNBC Lineup:Tuesday, December 17th, 2024: Spider-Men by Brian Michael...

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies, Pop Culture
Description:

Calling all comics and graphic novel fans. Join us for a celebration of Graphic Novels, comics and pop culture.

GNBC Lineup:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this three-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the im...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this three-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 "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Meetings
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12. Meow is the time to have your voice heard at the library! We meet once a month to discuss your ideas for programs, books and servic...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Meetings
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tik Tok Makeup Trends Tutorial

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Learn the secrets behind the hottest Tik Tok makeup trends from makeup artist, Summer Kornfiend. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Learn the secrets behind the hottest Tik Tok makeup trends from makeup artist, Summer Kornfiend. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Required
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this three-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the im...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this three-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 "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Anime & Manga Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Calling all anime lovers! Watch a curated playlist of anime episodes spanning shows from Speed Racer to Demon Slayer.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Calling all anime lovers! Watch a curated playlist of anime episodes spanning shows from Speed Racer to Demon Slayer.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Description:

Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2025 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2025 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Robotics & Coding Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience lev...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience levels. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
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. ...

Required
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) How to Adult for Teens

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready to level up ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready to level up to adulthood. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Pro Wrestling Mania

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

A celebration of pro wrestling. Watch selections from various eras of Wrestling and relate the themes to everyday life.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

A celebration of pro wrestling. Watch selections from various eras of Wrestling and relate the themes to everyday life.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you learn new cooking techniques that level up your snack game. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. In this monthly club, we test different, simple recipes and you learn new cooking techniques that level up your snack game. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Anime & Manga Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Calling all anime lovers! Watch a curated playlist of anime episodes spanning shows from Speed Racer to Demon Slayer.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies, Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Calling all anime lovers! Watch a curated playlist of anime episodes spanning shows from Speed Racer to Demon Slayer.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Offsite) Drop-In Homeschool Hangout

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Description:

For all ages. Homeschool families are welcome to drop-in, hang out, and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Meetings
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12. Meow is the time to have your voice heard at the library! We meet once a month to discuss your ideas for programs, books and servic...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Meetings
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.