This event is in the "Children" group. (Off-Site) The Case of the Missing Gingerbread Mayor Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Off Site Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Children Description: Inside the magical world of sweets and treats, the Gingerbread Mayor has gone missing. It's up to you to solve the puzzles and bring the Mayor back home. Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed (Off-Site) The Case of the Missing Gingerbread Mayor 6:00pm - 6:45pm Children Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 30 Description: Inside the magical world of sweets and treats, the Gingerbread Mayor has gone missing. It's up to you to solve the puzzles and bring the Mayor back home.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Board Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Board of Trustees Age Group: All Ages Description: Regular monthly board meeting. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:45pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Board of Trustees Description: Regular monthly board meeting.
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. (Off-Site) Drop-in Family Storytime Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Storytime Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All stor... 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 12 2024 Thu (Off-Site) 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 United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall 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 "Adults" group. (Virtual) English Club Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 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 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, December 12, 2024 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu (Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens 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. Eraser Clay Creations Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Children Description: This program is for young people Grades K-5. Craft your own creations with colorful eraser clay. Sculpt the cutest eraser that you can imagine, then bake it at home and take it to ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Eraser Clay Creations 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: This program is for young people Grades K-5. Craft your own creations with colorful eraser clay. Sculpt the cutest eraser that you can imagine, then bake it at home and take it to school.
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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat (Off-Site) Happy Birthday (Taylor's Version) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Teens 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 16 2024 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 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) New to English Monday, December 16, 2024 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon (Off-Site) New to English 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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, December 16, 2024 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon (Off-Site) Everyday English 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Winter Door Sign Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Age Group: Adults Description: Use a Cricut® cutting machine to cut out a winter-themed stencil to paint a wooden door sign. All supplies are provided. A PAPL card is required. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon (Off-Site) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Winter Door Sign 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Use a Cricut® cutting machine to cut out a winter-themed stencil to paint a wooden door sign. All supplies are provided. A PAPL card is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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, December 17, 2024 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue (Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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) 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue (Off-Site) Graphic Novel Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3 9:30am - 10:30am Adults 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, December 18, 2024 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 take... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed (Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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) Job Club Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: What's Your Stress Level? John Bremner, Motivational Speaker and Author Managing stress is critical to a successful job transition. Learn how to overcome anxiety and worry wh... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed (Virtual) Job Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 99 Description: What's Your Stress Level? John Bremner, Motivational Speaker and Author
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Description: New York City, 1956: Nineteen-year-old Marion Brooks knows she should be happy. Her high school sweetheart is about to propose and sweep her off to the life everyone has always exp... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed (Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description: New York City, 1956: Nineteen-year-old Marion Brooks knows she should be happy.
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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed (Off-Site) ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm - 6:15pm Teens 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 "Adults" group. (Off-Site) ASL: The Basics Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults 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 impo... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed (Off-Site) ASL: The Basics 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Screening of Little Women, The Musical All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Performances, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. Lydia White and Savannah Stevenson lead a talented cast in this beloved tale of family, ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 (Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Screening of Little Women, The Musical All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performances, Virtual Description: Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. New Life for Old Bags Saturday, December 21, 2024 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat New Life for Old Bags 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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 (CANCELED) Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Description: CANCELED FOR HOLIDAY BREAK For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon (Off-Site) New to English (CANCELED) 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Room 103 Age Group: Adults Program Type: English Language Learning Description: CANCELED FOR HOLIDAY BREAK
