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The Excel Files: Basic Formulas

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to create basic formulas in Excel.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

9:15am–10:45am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

10:00am–11:45am
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
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. 

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

Drop-in Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For all ages with a caregiver.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Open-Ended Art: Watercolors

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Explore watercolor painting in this laid-back art program. We provide the paint, you provide the creativity! Dress for mess!

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

9:15am–10:45am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

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

Wendy & DB Family Concert

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
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: Music, Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Create your own custom-scented candle while engaging in uplifting conversation to ignite self-love, spark creativity, and empower yourself to shine from within.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

3rd Grade Writes

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

Today is the last day to submit stories for 3rd Grade Writes. For a copy of the guidelines please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under attachments. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Movies
Registration Required
Description:

Discover untold stories of three women who helped shape early cinema in Chicago. Through footage of locations where these women lived and worked, explore their often overlooked contributions to the early film industry.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Disney Bingo

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Description:

In this special edition of BINGO, players will listen to Disney songs and find the matching titles on their BINGO cards. There will be prizes!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Design an engraved acrylic keychain on the Cricut. Participants receive their completed keychain to pick
up at a later date.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Interior Design for Teens

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the art of interior design with color theory and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New to English

9:15am–10:45am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) English Club

10:00am–11:45am
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffed Animal Zipline

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Bring a small stuffie and see who can make it down a zipline the fastest in this STEM program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Description:

Explore the world of pollinators with The Conservation Foundation and learn how bees, butterflies, and other species support our environment, and what you can do to help them thrive.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Description:

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