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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children,
Teens
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Bookmark Design Contest
All Day 3/10 - 3/24
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children,
Teens
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Services Desk
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Games & Activities
Description:
Stop by the library and pick up an entry form (or download and print the form from the library’s website) to design a bookmark celebrating National Library Week.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
(Virtual) Illinois Libraries Present: Screening of 9 to 5: The Story of a Movement
All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Adults
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Career,
Virtual
Description:
This documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) Irish Genealogy 2-Day Workshop at Fountaindale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Description:
(Off-Site) Irish Genealogy Workshop: Day OneThis event is being held with the Fountaindale Public Library 300 W. Briarcliffe Rd. Bolingbrook, IL. Please register for each day separately through their events calendar.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) New to English
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Irish Genealogy 2-Day Workshop at Fountaindale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History & Genealogy,
Special Event
Description:
(Off-Site) Irish Genealogy Workshop: Day TwoThis event is being held with the Fountaindale Public Library 300 W. Briarcliffe Rd. Bolingbrook, IL. Please register for each day separately through their events calendar.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
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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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) 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 United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
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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.
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
(Off-Site) 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 United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Drop-in Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) Drop-in Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 101
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Description:
Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all.
Register below to receive the Zoom link.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Mar
21
2025
Fri
(Off-Site) Caterpillars at the Garden
10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room:
Hamlin Hall
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Around Town,
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 with caregivers. Spring has sprung! Gather for this special storytime about crunching, munching caterpillars. Please register children only.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) STEAM Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Fellowship Hall
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Early Literacy,
STEM / STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Description:
A 30-minute program exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics through stories, songs and hands-on projects for 3 to 5-year-olds with an adult caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) Everyday English
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Career,
Speaker,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
87
Description:
Job Searching the SMART Way Nikki Ryberg, Career Coach and Global Career Development Facilitator
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
(Off-Site)A Novel Idea Book Club
Library Branch:
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Room:
Room 103
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Description:
Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.
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3 pm |
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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Off-Site) Teen Robotics & Coding Club
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Around Town,
STEM / STEAM,
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Grades 6 to 12. Get hands-on experience coding different types of robots, creating and printing 3D models, and taking part in technology challenges. Suitable for all experience levels.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Library Board Bylaws Committee
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room:
Hamlin Hall
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Description:
The Board will meet to discuss the current Library Board Bylaws.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
(Off-Site) St. Patrick Day Mystery
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Description:
For ages 7 to 11. The mischievous leprechaun, Finnegan, has lost his precious pot of gold! Join the quest to recover Finn's treasure and save the luck in Shamrock Valley before St. Patrick's Day comes to an end!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
(Off-Site) Home Buying 101
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Community Center (PTCC)
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance & Legal
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Description:
Join local realtor Denise Manning of Keller Williams Infinity to get your questions answered and learn about the home buying process, current market trends, and lending options.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room:
Hamlin Hall
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Description:
Regular monthly board meeting.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
(Off-Site) Caterpillars at the Garden
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Township Administration Building
Room:
Hamlin Hall
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Around Town,
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Description:
For ages 3 to 5 with caregivers. Spring has sprung! Gather for this special storytime about crunching, munching caterpillars. Please register children only.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
(Virtual) Women in Astronomy
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History & Genealogy,
Special Event,
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
92
Description:
Women have played a part in astronomical discoveries for centuries, but many of their stories are overlooked or untold. Explore advancements made by several ladies of science and the hardships they overcame to explore the universe.
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