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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov-Jan
2025
Holiday Lights Recycling
All Day
11/18–1/17
All Ages
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Outside: Plaza
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Around Town
Description:
Drop off your old or broken lights and we will recycle them with Elgin Recycling.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
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 Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Drop-in Baby Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-23 months)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For ages birth to 23 months 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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Drop-in Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Drop-in Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Drop-in Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
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 "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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
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)
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
For all ages with a caregiver.
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| 11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
English for Beginner Learners - Level 2
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Description:
Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
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| 12 pm |
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| 1 pm |
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
All Ages,
Babies (0-23 months),
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Miss Make-Believe Magic Show
1:00pm–1:45pm
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:
Games & Activities,
Performances
Description:
Miss Make-Believe delights audiences of all ages with her silly and fun magic show. Register each adult and child attending the program (including babies). Each person entering the program room needs to be on the registration list
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Description:
Did you get a new device for the holidays? Drop in with your questions, and we'll help you get started!
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| 4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
ASL: The Basics for Teens
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Special Event
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Description:
Did you get a new device for the holidays? Drop in with your questions, and we'll help you get started!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and your choice of toppings and enjoy some cozy activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance & Legal
Description:
Discover the key differences between wills and trusts and learn how to safeguard your assets with Attorney Brandon Ayers of Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
(Virtual) New Year, New You
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Virtual
Description:
Life Coach Tom Kens shares how to motivate yourself, set goals, and take action, so you can make 2026 your best year yet.
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