Event List

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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

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. 

Learn several basic strikes and escape techniques. Partner with a fellow attendee to practice “what if” scenarios to learn how to defend or escape.

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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

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. 

For all ages with a caregiver.

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

Dennis Doyle examines important individuals who lived in the Plainfield area and how they provided support during the Civil War.

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

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

For ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Children and adults participate together at activity stations that reinforce pre-reading skills.

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. 

For ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Children and adults participate together at activity stations that reinforce pre-reading skills.

Cross-stitching isn’t just for grannies anymore! Learn how to get started with cross-stitching and make a cute design to hang in your home or give as a gift.

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

You don’t have to be a bird expert to join the challenge! Identify birds, answer fascinating facts, and learn surprising details about avian life during this interactive evening.

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. 

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. 

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

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 beginner-friendly class covers how to navigate the interface, explore key features, and perform simple formatting. Perfect for those new to Excel or looking to build confidence with the basics.