Plainfield Public Library District
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Thursday May 15 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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Thursday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
(Off-Site) Home Buying 101
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.
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Saturday May 17 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
New Life for Old Bags
New Life for Old Bags will meet at the Township Center (15014 S. Des Plaines Steet, Plainfield) starting in March 2024 due to the upcoming Library renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 to our new builidng!
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Monday May 19 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 amunawar@papl.info or 815-790-7876 to schedule testing....More
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Monday May 19 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 May 19 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) The Bigfoot Experience with Mike Familant
Join producer and lead investigator Mike Familant as he shares his experiences with tracking down the truth behind North America's most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot.
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Tuesday May 20 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 May 20 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 May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
(Virtual) Brick by Brick Tracing Your House History
Librarian, Tina Beaird, provides strategies for researching the history of your home by using government records, newspapers, phone directories, and other resources. Every home tells a story, what does yours say?
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Wednesday May 21 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 May 21 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 May 21 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
(Virtual) Job Club
All About Salary NegotiationsLauren Milligan, ResuMayDay Founder and Career Advancement CoachLearn comprehensive strategies for every phase of the salary negotiation process, including finding realistic income data and tactics to use when an employer discourages negotia......More
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Wednesday May 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
(Off-Site) A Novel Idea Book Club
Registration required. Copies of the book available at the Adult Services Desk or to download.Jay Gatsby had once loved beautiful, spoiled Daisy Buchanan, then lost her to a rich boy. Now, mysteriously wealthy, he is ready to risk everything to woo her back. This is the......More
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Wednesday May 21 6:30pm - 8:45pm CDT
Library Board Meeting
Regular monthly board meeting.
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Thursday May 22 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.