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(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need ...

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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom.

New Life for Old Bags

New Life for Old Bags

Saturday, May 18, 2024 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! 

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

(Virtual) Military Genealogy Online: Digital Resources from the American Revolution to Now

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Each year new military record collections become available online. Librarian Tina Beaird shows you where to look and what types of records are available for tracing your ancestor'...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Description:

Each year new military record collections become available online. Librarian Tina Beaird shows you where to
look and what types of records are available for tracing your ancestor's military service.

Drop-in Storytime with The Mom Walk Collective at Settlers' Park

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

Join us for storytime with Plainfield's branch of The Mom Walk Collective. Meet up near the amphitheater at Settlers' Park for a storytime followed by a 2-mile casual walk. The onl...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Description:

Join us for storytime with Plainfield's branch of The Mom Walk Collective. Meet up near the amphitheater at Settlers' Park for a storytime followed by a 2-mile casual walk.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.

Storytime at Hazel Marie's

(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years. Listen to stories and enjoy a free ice cream treat at Hazel Marie's, located just around the corner from the library a...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.

(Virtual) Saving for College and Starting While They Are Young

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Finance & Legal
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Maher Dabousseh of Edward Jones explains how to balance the cost of attendance with expected family contribution and explains how financial aid can help. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Description:

Maher Dabousseh of Edward Jones explains how to balance the cost of attendance with expected family contribution and explains how financial aid can help. 

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need ...

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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom.

(Off-Site) Everyday English

Monday, May 27, 2024 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.

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.

Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

Storytime in the Community: McDonald's

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Description:

For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's. ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's.

 

(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL interm...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.

Storytime in the Community: Bronkberry Farms

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Description:

For children of all ages. Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime.    Bronkberry Farms is located at 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 605...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Description:

For children of all ages. Head on down to the farm for a classic drop-in summer storytime. 

 

Bronkberry Farms is located at 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586.

 

 

(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 103 at Plainfield United Methodist Church
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take...

Library Branch: Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room: Room 103
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need ...

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. Read books together, discuss current news or explore other topics. This club is open to all and presented on Zoom. You will need a computer, tablet, or phone to access Zoom.

(Virtual) 3D Printed Desktop Planters

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design your own desktop planter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer. .

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Design your own desktop planter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer. .

(Off-Site) New to English

Monday, June 3, 2024 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.