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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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.

Drop-In Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movem...
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 "Teens" group.

Coding and Robotics Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Learn the principles of coding and robotics as you explore Arduinos and Raspberry Pi systems to build and program a robot dog.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Virtual
Description:
A conversation with the best-selling author, animal scientist and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin. Register Here: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin  ...
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.

Drop-In Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movement...
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 "Children" group.

Pokémon® Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home though, the Library can't promise to keep things safe for you!)  &nb...
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Rainy Day Crafts

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
This program is intended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Rain-themed crafts sure to delight. ...
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-in Play-Doh® Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Games & Activities
Description:
All ages family fun. We have the Play-Doh® and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination and have some fun! ...
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: 46
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 "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.

Drop-In Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, music and movement...
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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.

Drop-In Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 attending independently (without caregiver).  Storytime not only helps nurture a lifelong love of reading, but also helps develop language skills, motor skills, and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature dev...
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 "All Ages" group.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

12:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Description:
Kick things off with a short video that explains the solar eclipse. You can choose to view the eclipse outside (weather permitting) or watch a live stream inside. The eclipse will be viewable from about 12:50 PM to 3:21 PM with maximum viewing at 2:0...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12. Meow is the time to have your voice heard at the library! We meet once a month to discuss your ideas for programs, books and service projects. Earn volunteer hours while expressing your opinions about ...
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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group.

Drop-in Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver. Storytime helps nurture a lifelong love of reading and helps develop language skills, motor skills and helps prepare children for school. All storytimes feature developmentally appropriate stories, mus...
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. ...