Upcoming Events

Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.

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

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

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

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. 

Keep your mind sharp with fun brain-teasers, puzzles, and games designed to challenge your thinking and support cognitive health. Explore key aspects of brain wellness, including social connection, intellectual challenges, and more.

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

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

For all ages with a caregiver.

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

Design journal stencils using Cricut®. Participants will receive one copy of their stencil design. 

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. 

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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. 

Stress Relief for Job Seekers

Jacqui Neurauter, Somatics Coach and Educator

Identify your personal stress triggers and learn simple techniques to restore calm and clarity--especially during the holidays.

Study for finals while enjoying snacks, cocoa, and relaxing activities. 

Join us in celebrating another year of great reads! We'll chat about our favorite books this year, upcoming books we're excited to read, enjoy some treats and games, and of course, reveal next year's book club titles!

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

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.