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(Virtual) Intro to Excel®

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Excel®  is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas a...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Excel®  is a great program to help you organize numbers and information. This class helps you find the important parts of the software, shows you how to make simple formulas and illustrates how it can help you in your life and work.

Virtual Job CLub

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The HeART of Interview Storytelling Presented by Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author Learn to craft stories during interviews that make yo...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

The HeART of Interview Storytelling

Presented by Donna Hook, Confident Communicator Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Author

(Virtual) Mastering Grilling Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This introduction to classic American grilling explores basic techniques with vegetarian and omnivore options.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, July 18, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) Intermediate Excel®

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This class is for experienced Excel®  users who have a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP and an introduct...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This class is for experienced Excel®  users who have a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP and an introduction to macros.

(Virtual) Pins & Needles: Adding Social Media to Your Genealogy Repertoire

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Many of us have used Facebook to find distant cousins and former high school friends.  Join us for a fun session on using sites like Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram and more to l...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Many of us have used Facebook to find distant cousins and former high school friends.  Join us for a fun session on using sites like Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram and more to locate, identify and share ancestors.

(Virtual) Make Health Your Habit: Foundations of Nutrition

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle with Nutrition Coach Renee Cain. Discuss the fundamental principles, macronutrients, and importance of balanced nutrition. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Speaker, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle with Nutrition Coach Renee Cain. Discuss the fundamental principles, macronutrients, and importance of balanced nutrition. 

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, July 25, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 1, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) Breathe and Relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough, Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrea...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

With guidance from Erica Bough, Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety to lead a more relaxing life.

(Virtual) Writers Group

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 8, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) Intro to Python

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn the fundamentals of coding and the Python programming language using free Python and Visual Studio Code software.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Learn the fundamentals of coding and the Python programming language using free Python and Visual Studio Code software.

(Virtual) Focaccia Art

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Discover how to turn your dough into delicious bread art, from vegetable bouquets to herb-infused designs.  

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 15, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) Getting Started with Advanced Photo Editing

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

Want to start restoring old photos, making composite images or designing your own flyers? Learn how to use GIMP - a free and powerful alternative to Photoshop®.

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Want to start restoring old photos, making composite images or designing your own flyers? Learn how to use GIMP - a free and powerful alternative to Photoshop®.

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Age Discrimination and Job Searching Presented by Bruce Bennett, Executive Vice President of BAB Consulting Job hunting can be challenging, especially if you're a mature work...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Age Discrimination and Job Searching

Presented by Bruce Bennett, Executive Vice President of BAB Consulting

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 22, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) Genealogical Research Using Railroad Records

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Genealogist and Lecturer Kim Harrison provides an overview of the different types of records or sources that were created by the railroad and the people who worked on them.  A...

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

Genealogist and Lecturer Kim Harrison provides an overview of the different types of records or sources that were created by the railroad and the people who worked on them.  A quick look at the value these records tell us about our railroad a

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, August 29, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, September 5, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, September 12, 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. 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. 

(Virtual) Job Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

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(Virtual) English Club

Thursday, September 19, 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. 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.