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Amazing Women Display

03/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Magazine Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Event
Description:
Celebrate and Recognize the women who are making history in your life right now. Fill out a note card, March 1 to 15, with the women you would like to recognize and why. View the cards on display at the Library from March 16 to 31.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ELLC@papl.info or 815.436.66...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting 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. Level testing is requ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Description:
Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Choose to attend in-person or via Zoom at registration. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Around Town, Games & Activities, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:
Assemble your team and compete to win fun fandom themed prizes and gift cards in this trivia competition that will test your pop culture knowledge.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 1

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual English Club

10:00am - 11:45am
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration 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. You will receive a Zoom l...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Death Cafe

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Gather to discuss and de-stigmatize conversation around death and dying. Death Cafe is an open and supportive community discussion about death, dying, grief, and life. By destigmatizing the topic of death, we can celebrate and honor the natur...
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
Description:
Kits are available starting at 9:00 AM at the Adult Services Desk. Kits are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved ahead of time. The Library Events Calendar will be updated once all the kits have been taken.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Village Series: Solar Energy

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Village Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Description:
Prepare to celebrate Earth Day and the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this presentation, from Conservation Specialist Briana Moore, about residential solar opportunities. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

New to English

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ELLC@papl.info or 815.436.66...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting 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. Level testing is requ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Staff" group.

Dark Sky

11:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Adults, Staff
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Staff
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Description:
Celebrate the inaugural Dark Sky Week in Plainfield and learn about the effects of Light Pollution in our area, with the information presented by Vanessa Sula of DarkSky Chicago.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thrill Seekers Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. After a failed romance with a coworker, a Seattle prosecutor must return home to her family's failing law firm to work for her father until she accepts ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cosplay Makeup Tricks with SDK Artistry

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Pop Culture, Speaker, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:
Learn the tips and tricks of cosplay makeup from makeup artist, Summer Kornfeind of SDK Artistry.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 1

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginners - Level 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Club - Using Windows

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Tired of asking family and friends technology questions? Computer Club is a safe and friendly place to learn basic computer skills. Every month we cover a subject and leave ample time for practice. Get the basics of Windows down and learn some adv...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual English Club

10:00am - 11:45am
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning, Virtual
Registration 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. You will receive a Zoom l...