This event is in the "Children" group. (Off-Site) STEMgineering Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: STEM / STEAM Age Group: Children Description: For grades 1 to 5. Simple and fun STEM activities provide the building blocks you need to become a scientist or engineer. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue (Off-Site) STEMgineering 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Multi-purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM / STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 16 Description: For grades 1 to 5. Simple and fun STEM activities provide the building blocks you need to become a scientist or engineer.
This event is in the "Teens" group. (Off-Site) Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:45pm 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue (Off-Site) Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30pm - 9:45pm 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 "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 19, 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... 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed (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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. (Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime Wednesday, February 19, 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... This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschoolers (3-5 years) 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 "Adults" group. (Virtual) Job Club Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Speaker, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Social Media, AI, and Job Searching Dee Reinhardt, Social Media Consultant Learn how to make effective social media posts, enhance your LinkedIn profile, and increase the odd... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 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 Required Seats Remaining: 99 Description: Social Media, AI, and Job Searching Dee Reinhardt, Social Media Consultant
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Description: In a small pocket of London, between the houses of No.77 and No.79 Eastbourne Road, lies a neglected community garden. It was a beautiful thing once, a little oasis in a bustling c... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 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: 20 Description: In a small pocket of London, between the houses of No.77 and No.79 Eastbourne Road, lies a neglected community garden. It was a beautiful thing once, a little oasis in a bustling city for neighbors by day and the local foxes at twilight.
This event is in the "Teens" group. (Off-Site) ASL: The Basics for Teens Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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. Feb 19 2025 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, February 19, 2025 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. Feb 19 2025 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 "All Ages" group. Library Board Meeting Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building Program Type: Board of Trustees Age Group: All Ages Description: Regular monthly board meeting. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:45pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building Room: Hamlin Hall 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Amy Tan Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults Description: Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier ev... Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed (Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Amy Tan 7:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual Description: Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan
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 20, 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... 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. Feb 20 2025 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, February 20, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 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 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) Dungeons & Dragons® 101 Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture Age Group: Adults Description: Ready for adventure? Get a step-by-step walkthrough of everything you need to know to create your first updated 5th Edition character in Dungeons & Dragons®, the classic f... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons® 101 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture Required Seats Remaining: 22 Description: Ready for adventure? Get a step-by-step walkthrough of everything you need to know to create your first updated 5th Edition character in Dungeons & Dragons®, the classic fantasy tabletop roleplaying game.
Library Closed until 1 Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Plainfield Area Public Library The Library will open at 1pm due to all staff training. Closing Feb 21 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed until 1 9:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Plainfield Area Public Library Description: The Library will open at 1pm due to all staff training.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Off-Site) New to English Monday, February 24, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 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, February 24, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. (Off-Site) Music & Movement Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Fellowship Hall at Plainfield United Methodist Church Program Type: Music, Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Description: REGISTER EACH CHILD ATTENDING. Get ready to clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. We will explore music, movement, instrumen... Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon (Off-Site) Music & Movement 1:30pm - 2:15pm Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church Room: Fellowship Hall Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years) Program Type: Music, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: REGISTER EACH CHILD ATTENDING. Get ready to clap, tap, dance, sing and stomp in this high-energy program built to get the wiggles out. We will explore music, movement, instruments, interactive stories, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community. Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon (Virtual) Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Basics (Part 2) Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Create a sticker sheet using Cricut® Design Space. Participants submit final projects to be picked up at a later date. One free page per participant. Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon (Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut®: Basics (Part 2) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Create a sticker sheet using Cricut® Design Space. Participants submit final projects to be picked up at a later date. One free page per participant.
This event is in the "Teens" group. (Off-Site) How to Adult for Teens Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Meeting Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teens Description: Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready to level up ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue (Off-Site) How to Adult for Teens 5:00pm - 5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC) Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, College Prep, STEM / STEAM, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Grades 6 to 12. Each month learn a new skill that prepares you for life as an adult. From sewing buttons to basic repairs to managing money, these skills get you ready to level up to adulthood.
This event is in the "Children" group. (Off-Site) Tenzi: A Dice Game for Kids Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Children Description: This program is intended for children age 8 to 11. Registration for each child attending is required with a valid Plainfield Public Library card. Who can roll all of the dice th... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed (Off-Site) Tenzi: A Dice Game for Kids 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: This program is intended for children age 8 to 11. Registration for each child attending is required with a valid Plainfield Public Library card. Who can roll all of the dice the quickest in this fast-paced game?
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) AI Essentials: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library Program Type: Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults Description: Do you keep hearing about Al on the news or seeing Al everywhere online? Join librarian Terry Parker to learn the basics of how Al works and discover how it can be used in your dai... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed (Virtual) AI Essentials: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 93 Description: Do you keep hearing about Al on the news or seeing Al everywhere online? Join librarian Terry Parker to learn the basics of how Al works and discover how it can be used in your daily life.
This event is in the "Adults" group. (Virtual) English Club Thursday, February 27, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 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 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 "Teens" group. (Off-Site) Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, February 27, 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 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.
