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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.

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 "Children" group.

Superhero Cape Decorating

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:
This program is intended for ages 6-8, caregivers welcome to stay. Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s fandom-themed capes! ...
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.
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.
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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type: Around Town, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.   Panera is located at 12632 Illinois Rte 59 Suite 102. Near the intersection of ...
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 "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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Construction Open House

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town, Special Event
Description:
Curious about what changes will be coming to PAPL? Stop by our Open House to chat with members of our staff and Board of Trustees. We will also have some renderings on display so you can take a sneak peek at what our new space will look like.  ...
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 "Adults" group.

Stitching in the Stacks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting. Eas...
This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO® Challenge Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Etched Pint Glasses

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Etch your own design into a pint glass! Design and make a vinyl stencil with our Cricut® Maker 3. Then use the stencil to apply etching cream to a provided pint glass. This event is part of the Pinnacle & Pours program. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

PROMicon 2024

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Description:
This program is intended for those in grades 7 to 12. Do you feel like regular proms aren't for you? Well, you belong at PROMicon! PROMicon is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. And this year it GLOWS! Join us under the blacklights for danci...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paper Shredding

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Outside: Back of Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance & Legal
Description:
Prepare for Money Smart Week and ensure your old paper documents are shredded confidentially. Bring up to three banker-sized boxes or grocery bags per person. Staples and paper clips are permitted. No books or plastic of any kind. The event ends the ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Construction Open House

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Around Town, Special Event
Description:
Curious about what changes will be coming to PAPL? Stop by our Open House to chat with members of our staff and Board of Trustess. We will also have some renderings on display so you can take a sneak peek at what our new space will look like.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Practice SAT

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:
The Practice SAT test is intended for students in grades 9 to 12. Join Sylvan Learning of Plainfield for a practice SAT in a simulated testing environment. Registration also qualifies you for a free consultation. Use the student's email address wh...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Cooking, Virtual
Description:
This kit is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.  Pick up a kit that will include everything you need to create an embroidered felt bookmark. We will start handing out the kits at 9:00 AM. Kits can be picked from the Youth & Teen Serv...
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...