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(Off-Site) Werk Force Brewery Tasting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Enjoy a tasting and learn about different beers at Werk Force Brewing. Must be 21 years or older to register. Please bring a photo ID. This event is part of the Pinnacle & Pour...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Enjoy a tasting and learn about different beers at Werk Force Brewing. Must be 21 years or older to register. Please bring a photo ID.

(Virtual) 3D Printed Cookie Cutters

Tuesday, May 14, 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 cookie cutter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.  Please note that cookie cutters are ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Design your own cookie cutter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.  Please note that cookie cutters are only one-time use.

(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. .

(Virtual) 3D Printed Monogrammed Gift Boxes

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design your own monogrammed gift box 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, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

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

(Off-Site) Library Chopped - Tiny Food

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Do you have what it takes to become a giant of tiny food? Your team will be given baskets of mystery ingredients and tasked with recreating miniature versions of classic dishes. Gr...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Do you have what it takes to become a giant of tiny food? Your team will be given baskets of mystery ingredients and tasked with recreating miniature versions of classic dishes. Grades 6 to 12

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, June 13, 2024 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: 12
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.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Off-Site) Crochet Camp

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamlin Hall at Plainfield Township Administration Building
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills leve...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room: Hamlin Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the foundation stitches of crochet, including single, double, treble. Complete several projects while you practice your new skills during this week-long camp. All skills levels are welcome and all materials will be provided.

(Virtual) Tropical Treats

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring the flavors of the tropics into the kitchen! Make desserts with pineapple, coconut, mango, and banana to share (or not!).

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:

(Off-Site) Nailed It Challenge

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-purpose Room at Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Program Type:
Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grade to 6 to 12.  You will be tasked with recreating elaborately decorated cakes and snacks with very basic ingredients and supplies. Will you nail it or fail it?

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Around Town, Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:

Grade to 6 to 12. 

You will be tasked with recreating elaborately decorated cakes and snacks with very basic ingredients and supplies. Will you nail it or fail it?

(Off-Site) Space Challenge: Lunar Module

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is for children ages 9 to 11. Design and test your own lunar module. Can your astronauts survive a moon landing?      

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

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(Off-Site) Family Measuring Board

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Upper Level at Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Create a family heirloom to record the growth of your family over the years. All supplies are provided to create a customized 7-foot measuring board. A PAPL library card is require...

Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Park District Recreation & Administration Center (RAC)
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Create a family heirloom to record the growth of your family over the years. All supplies are provided to create a customized 7-foot measuring board. A PAPL library card is required. 

(Off-Site) Stitching in the Stacks

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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: 17
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.

(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:

(Off-Site) Picture Book Making

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay.  Learn to make your very own picture book.    

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 8, caregivers welcome to stay. 

Learn to make your very own picture book.

 

 

Design a Unicorn 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 unicorn for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected throughout the month of September. Be sure...

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.

Design a Unicorn 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 unicorn for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected throughout the month of September. Be sure...

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.

Design a Unicorn 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 unicorn for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected throughout the month of September. Be sure...

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.

Design a Unicorn 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 unicorn for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected throughout the month of September. Be sure...

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.

Design a Unicorn 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 unicorn for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected throughout the month of September. Be sure...

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.

Design a Unicorn 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 unicorn for Reading Dragons & Friends! The winning design will become a special card that can be collected throughout the month of September. Be sure...

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.