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(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 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, March 26, 2026 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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, March 30, 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 "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

Wendy & DB Family Concert

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

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: Music, Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Monday, March 30, 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 "Adults" group

Light the Way: A Women’s Empowerment Candle-Making Workshop

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own custom-scented candle while engaging in uplifting conversation to ignite self-love, spark creativity, and empower yourself to shine from within.

 

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

Create your own custom-scented candle while engaging in uplifting conversation to ignite self-love, spark creativity, and empower yourself to shine from within.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

3rd Grade Writes

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

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. 

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 "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, March 31, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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. 

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 "Adults" group

Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Discover untold stories of three women who helped shape early cinema in Chicago. Through footage of locations where these women lived and worked, explore their often overlooked contributions to the early film industry.

 

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

Discover untold stories of three women who helped shape early cinema in Chicago. Through footage of locations where these women lived and worked, explore their often overlooked contributions to the early film industry.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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. 

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 "Children" group

Disney Bingo

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Children

In this special edition of BINGO, players will listen to Disney songs and find the matching titles on their BINGO cards. There will be prizes!

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

In this special edition of BINGO, players will listen to Disney songs and find the matching titles on their BINGO cards. There will be prizes!

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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. 

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

Cricut Creation: Acrylic Keychains

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Design an engraved acrylic keychain on the Cricut. Participants receive their completed keychain to pick
up at a later date.

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

Design an engraved acrylic keychain on the Cricut. Participants receive their completed keychain to pick
up at a later date.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Thursday, April 2, 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 "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Buzzing Beauties: Exploring the World of Pollinators

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the world of pollinators with The Conservation Foundation and learn how bees, butterflies, and other species support our environment, and what you can do to help them thrive.

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

Explore the world of pollinators with The Conservation Foundation and learn how bees, butterflies, and other species support our environment, and what you can do to help them thrive.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Take & Make: Felt Succulent

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
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, Special Event
Description:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Drop-in Play-Doh Playdate

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Family program. It's time for some Play-Doh fun! We have the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination!

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Family program. It's time for some Play-Doh fun! We have the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination!

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

Monday, April 6, 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, April 6, 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, April 6, 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 "Adults" group

Security Maximization and Safe Money Investing

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal
Age Group:
Adults

With a focus on security maximization strategies and safe money investing, explore how to protect your retirement income and make confident financial decisions for the future.

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

With a focus on security maximization strategies and safe money investing, explore how to protect your retirement income and make confident financial decisions for the future.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

Tuesday, April 7, 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.