Week Calendar

For all ages with a caregiver.

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.

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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 kit is intended for those entering grades 6 to 12. 

These kits will contain everything you need to create an eco-friendly diy beeswax wrap that you can use over and over again instead of plastic wrap. 

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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.

For all ages with a caregiver.

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently (without caregiver). 

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

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.

New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng! 

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.

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 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.

Creating Your Own Personal Value Proposition

Presenter: Becky Brillon, Certified Professional Resume Writer

The Practice SAT test is intended for students in grades 9 to 12.

A young poet reflects on his 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was nine years old, during which he was faced with perilous boat trips, relentless desert treks, pointed guns, arrests and deceptions during two life-alt

Girls Who Code is a national organization that is on a mission to close the gender gap in computer science.

This program is intended for those in grades 3 to 8. 

We will provide the artistic supplies and the technology and you will provide the creativity in this weekly open crafting and exploration session. 

This program is inteneded for grades 6 to 12.

Ages 6 to 11. Let your creativity show. We supply the materials and you supply the artistic touch. 

The Board of Trustees will meet for their regular monthly meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

This program is for families. It's a night to celebrate reading together as a family with stories and activities. 

Please register each person attending.

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space® and become familiar with the workflow of assembling cards. Materials are provided for one card per participant.

Discuss writing prompts, craft, style and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers.