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3rd Grade Writes

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

Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right ...

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

Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. 

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/31 - 4/5
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Rubber Ducky Bingo Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/31 - 4/12
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Grab a bingo card and start your search around the library for the hidden rubber ducks! Get 4 in a row to win a prize. Limited to one prize per participant per day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, March 31, 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, March 31, 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.

(Virtual) Beauty Bites Beast Film Screening

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Beauty Bites Beast flips ideas of female helplessness, as women transform while learning verbal, emotional, and physical empowerment-based self-defense.  Join author and ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Description:

Beauty Bites Beast flips ideas of female helplessness, as women transform while learning verbal, emotional, and physical empowerment-based self-defense. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, April 1, 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, April 1, 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 "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Cooking Club

Tuesday, April 1, 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. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate 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. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, April 2, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

REGISTER EACH CHILD ATTENDING.Get ready to clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. We will explore music, movement, instruments, ...

Required
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), Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

REGISTER EACH CHILD ATTENDING.

Get ready to clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. We will explore music, movement, instruments, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, April 2, 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) DIY Candle-Making with L.I.T Candles

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn the basics of candle making with It's L.I.T Candles by Tanesha. 

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

Learn the basics of candle making with It's L.I.T Candles by Tanesha. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, April 3, 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: 47
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.

CANCELED-(Off-site) Retro Game Night

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience. Hang out and play your favorite retro games on the Nintendo® Super NES™ Classic Mini, Meta Quest™ VR, and vari...

Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Description:

THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Hang out and play your favorite retro games on the Nintendo® Super NES™ Classic Mini, Meta Quest™ VR, and various board games

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Pokémon® Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home though, ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home though, the Library can't promise to keep things safe for you!)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) Presidential Marriages

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Explore the marriages, romances, and love lives of U.S. Presidents. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Description:

Explore the marriages, romances, and love lives of U.S. Presidents. 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) In a Pickle Storytime

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

This program is intended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.We love pickles and we hope you do too. Join us for books and crafts, and maybe a surprise or two. It’s gonna be a big Dill!

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

This program is intended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

We love pickles and we hope you do too. Join us for books and crafts, and maybe a surprise or two. It’s gonna be a big Dill!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Virtual Cup - An EA Sports FC 25™ Tournament

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Welcome to the Club. Suit up for a EA Sports FC 25™ tournament to find out the best EA FC 25 baller in Plainfield. EA Sports FC 25™ is a soccer-themed simulation video game for the...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Welcome to the Club. Suit up for a EA Sports FC 25 tournament to find out the best EA FC 25 baller in Plainfield.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, April 7, 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, April 7, 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 "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Reading Dragon Tournament

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with (...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Kids participating in the Reading Dragons program can battle other players using their collected cards to win prizes. Please bring at least five Reading Dragon cards to play with (players will not lose any cards).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, April 7, 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: 43
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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for schoo...

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.