New to English

This class is for 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 the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing....More

This class is for 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 the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

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

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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(Virtual) Feeding Wild Birds with Native Plants

Learn the importance of using native plants in your home landscape and which types of native plants are best for feeding our feathered friends.

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English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815......More

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815......More

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ......More

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ......More

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(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.

24030 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(Virtual) Job Club

Ace the Interview: Proven Techniques for Every Stage of the ProcessBruce A. Bennett, Career Coach with BAB Consulting, Contractor for McHenry County Workforce NetworkEverything you need to know to interview effectively and get the job!

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A Novel Idea Book Club

Registration required. Copies of the book available to pick up at the Adult Services Desk or to download.n 1952, illustrator Clara Harrington travels to London with her daughter Wynnie to investigate a discovery linked to her vanished mother, a famed author, uncovering ......More

Registration required. Copies of the book available to pick up at the Adult Services Desk or to download.n 1952, illustrator Clara Harrington travels to London with her daughter Wynnie to investigate a discovery linked to her vanished mother, a famed author, uncovering long-buried truths amid the chaos of the Great Smog and a remote Lake District retreat.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Library Board Hearing

The Library will hold a Budget & Appropriations hearing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Library Board Meeting

Regular monthly board meeting.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(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.

15025 South Illinois Street, Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(Virtual) Black Sox, Billy Goats, and da' Monsters of da' Midway: Chicago Team Sports History

Chicago's sports scene is loaded with legends, lore, and laughs. From "Ruth's Called Shot" to the "Repeat of the Three-Peat," this overview chronicles not only sports history but American history.

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New to English

This class is for 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 the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing....More

This class is for 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 the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

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

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. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Virtual Back to School Making the Most of School Records in Your Family Tree

Learn about the many ways you can access cool details about your ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, school schedules, teacher’s registers, school newspapers, alumni directories and much more. This is one class you won’t want to ditch. This is a virtual pr......More

Learn about the many ways you can access cool details about your ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, school schedules, teacher’s registers, school newspapers, alumni directories and much more. This is one class you won’t want to ditch. This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with login information once you have registered.

English for Beginner Learners - Level 1

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815......More

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Beginner Learners - Level 2

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815......More

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

Leadership Team meeting

LT meeting

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

(Virtual) Getting Crafty with Cricut: Magnetic Bookmarks

Design your very own personalized magnetic bookmark. Each participant will create one custom bookmark to be picked up at a later time.

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English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ......More

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US

English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at ......More

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. Level testing is required to participate. Please contact the ELL Coordinator at [email protected] or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing.

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US