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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
12
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
13
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
13
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
14
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
14
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
15
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
15
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
12
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
13
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 "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Storytime in the Community: Panera
10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years),
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Program Type:
Around Town,
Storytime
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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years)" group
Jan
14
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
15
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Around Town
Description:
New Life for Old Bags monthly meeting. New members welcome!
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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
12
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
13
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
14
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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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Homeschool Hangout
1:30pm–2:30pm
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3-5 years),
Children
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking,
Early Literacy,
STEM / STEAM
Description:
Homeschool Families are welcome to hang out and engage in easy science activities and crafts.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Description:
Keep your mind sharp with fun brain-teasers, puzzles, and games designed to challenge your thinking and support cognitive health. Explore key aspects of brain wellness, including social connection, intellectual challenges, and more.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Cooking
Description:
Grades 6 to 12. Test different, simple recipes and learn new cooking techniques that elevate your snack game.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Plainfield C.A.T.S. (Council of Advisory Teens)
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Meetings
Description:
This program is intended for grades 6 to 12.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Special Event
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Dungeons and Dragons Shorts
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Description:
Grades 6 to 12. New to D&D? Just in the beginning of your D&D journey and want better NPC interactions? Come hang out for a D&D one-shot at the library!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities,
STEM / STEAM
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).
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Description:
A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. The Break In by Katherine Faulkner
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Illinois Libraries Present - Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Library Branch:
Plainfield Area Public Library
Room:
Upper Level Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Writers,
Pop Culture,
Speaker,
Special Event
Description:
Want to watch from home? Register at: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig Want to enjoy the program with others at the Library as we host a live viewing of the virtual event? Register below.
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