This event is in the "Adults" group Stitching in the Stacks Thursday, December 11, 2025 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. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults 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. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.
This event is in the "Children" group Handmade Greeting Cards Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Handmade Greeting Cards 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Registration Required Description: Make a card for your favorite winter holiday or just to make someone smile.
This event is in the "Adults" group Main Street, Illinois Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Main Street, Illinois 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Around Town, History & Genealogy Registration Required Description: Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.
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 The Plainfield Nutcracker Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Performances, Special Event Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker. Register Now Registration Required 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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), Children Program Type: Performances, Special Event Registration Required Description: Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.
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 Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens 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 2026 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 "Adults" group New to English Monday, December 15, 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon 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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Drop-in Preschool Storytime Monday, December 15, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Drop-in Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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, December 15, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Everyday English 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: 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 Wits Workout Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Keep your mind sharp with fun brain-teasers, puzzles, and games designed to challenge your thinking and support cognitive health. Explore key aspects of brain wellness, including social connection, intellectual challenges, and more. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Wits Workout 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Description: Keep your mind sharp with fun brain-teasers, puzzles, and games designed to challenge your thinking and support cognitive health. Explore key aspects of brain wellness, including social connection, intellectual challenges, and more.
This event is in the "Teens" group Finals Study Café Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: College Prep, Study Age Group: Teens Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Finals Study Café 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College Prep, Study Description: Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 1 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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 Finals Study Café Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: College Prep, Study Age Group: Teens Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Finals Study Café 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College Prep, Study Description: Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut® Creations: Journal Stencil Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology Age Group: Adults Design journal stencils using Cricut®. Participants will receive one copy of their stencil design. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Cricut® Creations: Journal Stencil 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology Registration Required Description: Design journal stencils using Cricut®. Participants will receive one copy of their stencil design.
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 Dec 17 2025 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, December 17, 2025 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 Dec 17 2025 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, December 17, 2025 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 Dec 17 2025 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, December 17, 2025 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 Dec 17 2025 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, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Age Group: Adults Stress Relief for Job SeekersJacqui Neurauter, Somatics Coach and EducatorIdentify your personal stress triggers and learn simple techniques to restore calm and clarity--especially during the holidays. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 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: Stress Relief for Job SeekersJacqui Neurauter, Somatics Coach and EducatorIdentify your personal stress triggers and learn simple techniques to restore calm and clarity--especially during the holidays.
This event is in the "Teens" group Finals Study Café Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: College Prep, Study Age Group: Teens Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finals Study Café 12:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College Prep, Study Description: Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Join us in celebrating another year of great reads! We'll chat about our favorite books this year, upcoming books we're excited to read, enjoy some treats and games, and of course, reveal next year's book club titles! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 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: Join us in celebrating another year of great reads! We'll chat about our favorite books this year, upcoming books we're excited to read, enjoy some treats and games, and of course, reveal next year's book club titles!
This event is in the "Teens" group ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Upper 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper 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.
