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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

9:30am–10:00am
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Cooking Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
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:

Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Snacks Around the World

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
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
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 "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 "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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group

Storytime in the Community: Panera

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at Panera! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Panera.

 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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 "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons Shorts

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. New to D&D?  Just in the beginning of your D&D journey and want better NPC interactions? Come hang out for a D&D one-shot at the library!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Hangout

1:30pm–2:30pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Early Literacy, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Homeschool Families are welcome to hang out and engage in easy science activities and crafts. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Challenge Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome brick builders! Stretch out your creative-thinking skills as we work on challenges and fun projects at each club meeting. LEGO will be provided at each session to use while at the library (please leave your own bricks at home).

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Life for Old Bags

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Around Town
Description:

New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

MLK Day of Service

All Day
All Ages
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 "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 "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

9:30am–10:00am
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group

Drop-in Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Robotics Challenge

5:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots while competing in monthly challenges.