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(Virtual) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decr...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

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

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

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

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

(Off-Site) Social Security & Medicare

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Finance & Legal
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Puzzled about Social Security or Medicare? Join Remlinger Financial Group to learn important information you need to know about time frames, penalties, benefits, and much more.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Puzzled about Social Security or Medicare? Join Remlinger Financial Group to learn important information you need to know about time frames, penalties, benefits, and much more. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
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 o...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Facebook 101

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Explore key privacy and security settings on Facebook, including two-factor authentication, controlling post visibility to friends only, and managing block options.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Description:

Explore key privacy and security settings on Facebook, including two-factor authentication, controlling post visibility to friends only, and managing block options.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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. P...

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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

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

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.

(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. Vivian came to New York in the 1920s looking for fame and fortune. She soon became a ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 interm...

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.

(Off-site) Getting Crafty with Cricut: Canvas Bags

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Create your own canvas bag using heat transfer vinyl and a heat press. Designs to be predetermined. One bag per participant.

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

Create your own canvas bag using heat transfer vinyl and a heat press. Designs to be predetermined. One bag per participant.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Desmond's research focuse...

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

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

(Virtual) Shipwrecks: Treasures of the Great Lakes

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Take a deep dive into ten historic Great Lakes shipwrecks through live narration and stunning visuals by internationally acclaimed underwater photographer Cal Kothrade. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Description:

Take a deep dive into ten historic Great Lakes shipwrecks through live narration and stunning visuals by internationally acclaimed underwater photographer Cal Kothrade. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to w...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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. P...

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 "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

(Off-Site) The Bigfoot Experience with Mike Familant

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Pop Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join producer and lead investigator Mike Familant as he shares his experiences with tracking down the truth behind North America's most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. 

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Description:

Join producer and lead investigator Mike Familant as he shares his experiences with tracking down the truth 
behind North America's most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot.