Plainfield Public Library District
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Monday June 3 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) New to English
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. Please contact Asifa Munawar at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing....More
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Monday June 3 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) Everyday English
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. Level testing is required to participate.......More
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Monday June 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
(Virtual) Writers Group
Discuss writing prompts, craft, style, and current works in progress with fellow authors and writers. Led by Adult Services Librarian Jessica Banko.
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Tuesday June 4 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1
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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Tuesday June 4 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2
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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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Leadership Team Meeting
Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation
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Tuesday June 4 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Library Closes at 5pm
The Library will close early at 5pm.
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
(Virtual) The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin
A conversation with the best-selling author, animal scientist, and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin.Register Here: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier eve......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
(Virtual) 3D Printed Monogrammed Gift Boxes
Design your own monogrammed gift box in Tinkercad® - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.
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Wednesday June 5 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
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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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Read on the Go: Bronkberry Farms
We are hitting the road this Summer and our first stop is Bronkberry Farms. Drop in for a story, tour of the farm and a fun craft! While supplies last. Get a Read sticker at each pop-up event this summer to fill out your passport. Collect them all and show us your compl......More
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Wednesday June 5 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
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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Wednesday June 5 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) Storytime at Hazel Marie's
This storytime is intended for children ages 2 to 5 years.Listen to stories and enjoy a free ice cream treat at Hazel Marie's, located just around the corner from the library at 24030 W. Lockport Street. Please register each child attending.
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
(Virtual) English Club
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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Friday June 7 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
(Off-Site) Family Summer Concert Series: Little Miss Ann
Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for some family fun with award-winning musicians this summer at Settler’s Park! Registration recommended but not required.
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
(Virtual) Intro to Publisher®
Microsoft Publisher® is an under-utilized graphic design tool. Learn the basics by mocking up a flyer.
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Monday June 10 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) New to English
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. Please contact Asifa Munawar at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing....More
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) Family Storytime
All ages with a caregiver.Meet us under the pavilion for our classic drop-in summer storytime. Village Green Park is located at the corner of Chicago and Des Plaines St.
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Monday June 10 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) Everyday English
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. Level testing is required to participate.......More
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Monday June 10 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
(Off-Site) Kubb Tournament
Ages 6 to 10.Learn to play Kubb, a fun Swedish lawn game, then compete in a tournament. Other classic lawn games will be available for you to try.Program will take place weather permitting.
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
(Off-Site) Library Chopped - Tiny Food
Do you have what it takes to become a giant of tiny food? Your team will be given baskets of mystery ingredients and tasked with recreating miniature versions of classic dishes. Grades 6 to 12
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) Thrill Seekers Book Club
New! A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction.Twenty-two years after her best friend was attacked in the woods, surviving seventeen stab wounds, Naomi Shaw, who has a secret worth killing for, returns home when the man res......More
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Monday June 10 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) The Night Sky @ the Observatory of Plainfield Central High School
Join us at Plainfield Central High School to view the night sky using the telescope in the PCHS observatory. Please bring a blanket and a flashlight. Please register each person attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Tuesday June 11 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 1
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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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime in the Community: McDonald's
For ages 2 to 5. Join us out and about in the community for a storytime at McDonald's! Listen to books, dance to songs and enjoy cookies provided by Kory Management's McDonald's. McDonald's is located at 15810 Illinois Rte 59 Plainfield, IL 60544. Thank you to Kory Man......More
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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) English for Beginners - Level 2
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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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Leadership Team Meeting
Weekly Leadership Team meetings during renovation
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Library Closes at 5pm
The Library will close early at 5pm.
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grow Geo Chicagoland Geo-Power Hour
Attend a free presentation from our friends with GrowGeo Chicagoland. Learn how geothermal heat pumps can keep your home comfortable all year long, and get details on the many incentives that make them more affordable.This event is brought to you by these community grou......More
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Wednesday June 12 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
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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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
(Off-Site) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms
Meet us down on the farm for a classic drop-in storytime.
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Wednesday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
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.