This event is in the "Adults" group English for Beginner Learners - Level 2 Tuesday, November 18, 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 Nov 18 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 Teen Robotics Challenge Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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 Nov 18 2025 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 "Children" group Snacks Around the World Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month. *May not be suitable for those with food allergies.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Excel® Files: Personal Budget Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults In this two-part class, learn how to build a personal budget using Microsoft Excel®. Create tables, use formulas, and visualize your data with charts to better track your spending and plan for the future. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue The Excel® Files: Personal Budget 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Description: In this two-part class, learn how to build a personal budget using Microsoft Excel®. Create tables, use formulas, and visualize your data with charts to better track your spending and plan for the future.
This event is in the "All Ages" group (Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present - Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: All Ages J. Kenji López-Alt is a James Beard award-winning author and chef, noted for his scientific approach to cooking. Virtual only.Register at: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 18 2025 Tue (Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present - Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Description: J. Kenji López-Alt is a James Beard award-winning author and chef, noted for his scientific approach to cooking. Virtual only.Register at: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt
This event is in the "Adults" group English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, November 19, 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 Nov 19 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, November 19, 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 Nov 19 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, November 19, 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 Nov 19 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, November 19, 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 Nov 19 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, November 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Age Group: Adults Elevate Your LinkedIn ProfileDenis Curtin, LinkedIn Trainer & Coach Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 19 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: Elevate Your LinkedIn ProfileDenis Curtin, LinkedIn Trainer & Coach
This event is in the "All Ages" group Versiti Blood Drive Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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 Nov 19 2025 Wed 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 A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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 are available at the Adult Services Desk or to download. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 19 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: Registration required. Copies of the book are available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Shorts Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 12. New to D&D? Just in the beginning of your D&D journey and want better NPC interactions? Maybe you just need to know what an NPC is? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Teen Dungeons & Dragons Shorts 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Description: Grades 6 to 12. New to D&D? Just in the beginning of your D&D journey and want better NPC interactions? Maybe you just need to know what an NPC is?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Board Meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Board of Trustees Age Group: All Ages Regular monthly board meeting. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 19 2025 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: Regular monthly board meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group New to English Thursday, November 20, 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 Nov 20 2025 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, November 20, 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 Nov 20 2025 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 "Adults" group (Virtual) English Club Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual Age Group: Adults 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu (Virtual) English Club 10:00am–11:45am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual Registration Required 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 "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, November 20, 2025 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 Nov 20 2025 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 "Teens" group Commit2Code Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teens Grades 6 to 9. In this 12 week class, learn how to code in the popular programming language, Python. Work your way towards building games and applications while learning the basics of programming. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Commit2Code 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 9. In this 12 week class, learn how to code in the popular programming language, Python. Work your way towards building games and applications while learning the basics of programming.
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Challenge Club Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM Age Group: Children Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home). View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 20 2025 Thu LEGO Challenge Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM Registration Required Description: Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home).
This event is in the "Adults" group (Virtual) A Spin Around the Globe with Brian Michalski: Right Split Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Around Town, Virtual Age Group: Adults On the Right Split of the globe, tour Egypt's ancient pyramids and escape to Croatia's Hvar Island. Soar in hot air balloons over Türkiye and brave Mauritania's infamous Iron Ore train. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu (Virtual) A Spin Around the Globe with Brian Michalski: Right Split 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Around Town, Virtual Registration Required Description: On the Right Split of the globe, tour Egypt's ancient pyramids and escape to Croatia's Hvar Island. Soar in hot air balloons over Türkiye and brave Mauritania's infamous Iron Ore train.
This event is in the "Adults" group New to English Monday, November 24, 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 Nov 24 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 "Adults" group Everyday English Monday, November 24, 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 Nov 24 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Drop-In Paw Patrol Dino Rescue Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Follow the path of clues and puzzles to help the Paw Patrol pups rescue the baby dinosaurs. Entries may be staggered. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Drop-In Paw Patrol Dino Rescue 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM Description: Follow the path of clues and puzzles to help the Paw Patrol pups rescue the baby dinosaurs. Entries may be staggered.
