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The Plainfield Nutcracker

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month.  

*May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Taste and rate snacks from around the world and learn about a different country each month.  

*May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present - Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Speaker, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Want to watch from home? Register at:  bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Pop Culture, Speaker, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Want to watch from home? Register at:  bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

MLK Day of Service

All Day
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

MLK Day of Service: service projects set up for volunteers for the entire day

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Baby Rave

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event
Description:

Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children

Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ASL: The Basics for Teens

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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

Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages

Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.