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(Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Basics (Part 1)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Learn the basics of Cricut's® design tool, Design Space, and how to utilize it for crafting. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

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

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for s...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 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 s...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Crochet Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the ...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Bring your crochet projects to this monthly club to work alongside and chat with other fans of this very trendy craft. Some supplies available for using during the program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
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.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

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

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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...

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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room 101 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 101
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

This event is in the "Children" group.

(Off-Site) Cookie Decorating for Valentine's Day

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Celebrate Valentine's Day and decorate a cook for each member of you household.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Celebrate Valentine's Day and decorate a cook for each member of you household.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

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, February 13, 2025 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...

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, February 13, 2025 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
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, February 13, 2025 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
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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, February 13, 2025 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
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.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Design a Sphinx Contest

All Day
Youth Services Desk at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Ages 5 and up. Design a Sphinx for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected starting in March. Be sure to sign up for t...

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:

Ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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
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

Monday, February 17, 2025 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...

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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

(Off-Site) Don’t Let the Pigeon Run a Party

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

Driving a bus, going to school, that silly Pigeon is always getting into trouble! Join in his adventures at this party celebrating Mo Willems’ Pigeon series.

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Pop Culture, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Driving a bus, going to school, that silly Pigeon is always getting into trouble! Join in his adventures at this party celebrating Mo Willems’ Pigeon series.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, February 17, 2025 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...

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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for s...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
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.

(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 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 s...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

(Off-Site) Teen Robotics & Coding Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience lev...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, STEM / STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience levels.