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New to English

Thursday, December 18, 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.

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, December 18, 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.

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, December 18, 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. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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, December 18, 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.

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

Finals Study Café

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep, Study
Age Group:
Teens

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep, Study
Description:

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Challenge Club

Thursday, December 18, 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).

Registration Required
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

Chicago True Stories of the 1920s

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

This event is in the "Children" group

Life Size Candyland

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children

Experience the classic Candyland game with a life-sized twist.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Experience the classic Candyland game with a life-sized twist.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town
Age Group:
Adults

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Library Littles Keepsakes: Session 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for only one session

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for only one session

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Library Littles Keepsakes: Session 2

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for one session only

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This special program invites parents and caregivers to create a heartwarming winter keepsake featuring their little one! *Please sign up for one session only

This event is in the "Children" group

Read & Roar

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Adopt a wild animal reading buddy and go on a reading adventure together.  Explore fun stories and cool animal facts — all in one exciting day.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Adopt a wild animal reading buddy and go on a reading adventure together.  Explore fun stories and cool animal facts — all in one exciting day.

Library Closed

All Day
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will be closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

Library Closed

All Day
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will be closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Taskmaster: Teen Library Edition

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. 

Library Closed

All Day
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will be closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

Library Closed

All Day
Plainfield Area Public Library

The Library will be closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Take & Make: Handcrafted Snowflake

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

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, January 5, 2026 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.

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, January 5, 2026 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. 

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 "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

Miss Make-Believe Magic Show

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show.

Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list

Registration Required
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: Games & Activities, Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show.

Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Seed Sowing

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about winter sowing for flowers, natives, and vegetables? Learn the science behind this effective technique and how to create a milk jug mini-greenhouse.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Description:

Curious about winter sowing for flowers, natives, and vegetables? Learn the science behind this effective technique and how to create a milk jug mini-greenhouse.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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. 

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.