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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Plainfield Nutcracker 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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), Children Program Type: Performances, Special Event Registration Required Description: Family program. PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Plainfield Dance Academy presents a reading and performance of The Plainfield Nutcracker.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon First day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the first day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth & Teen Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: 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 event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: 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 event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snacks Around the World 6:30pm–7:15pm Children 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults 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/ILPJonathanEigWant 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 "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day of Service All Day All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon 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 "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: 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 event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–10:45am Babies (0-23 months) Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–10:45am Babies (0-23 months) Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event Registration Required Description: Baby Rave is an interactive sensory experience designed for little ones to engage in a playful environment of music, lights and textures.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 4 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 4 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: 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 event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Last day to submit entries for Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6 All Day Children, Teens Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Description: Today is the last day to submit entries for the 2026 Short Story Contest for Grades 4, 5 & 6. For a copy of the rules please stop by the Youth Services desk or download from the link to the right under the image.
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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 1:00pm–2:15pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children Registration Required 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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles 1:00pm–2:15pm All Ages, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Children 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), Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Experience an up-close, interactive, and hilarious presentation about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Live animals will be in attendance. Register each adult and each child attending the program.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed ASL: The Basics for Teens 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: 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 event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present - - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library Room: Upper Level Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Authors & Writers, Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Registration Required Description: Want to watch from home? Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStineWant to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.