Library Programs & Events

Highlights of Wrigley Field

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 pm

Catch up on the Cubs with veteran sports author Lew Freedman. Highlights of the park, players and the die-hard Cub fans will be discussed along with the chance to win a copy of Freedman's latest book, Wrigley Field: The Players, the Fans and the Game. Register here.

Intro to Microsoft Publisher 2007

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 PM

Learn to create newsletters, brochures, flyers, and other publications in this free computer class for adults. Click here to register.

Conversation Culture Club for Families

Thursday, March 18, 7:00 pm

Join families for this fun opportunity to learn about American culture and customs through games and projects. Register here.

Trillium in Concert

Sunday, March 21
2:00 pm

Spend a wonderful spring afternoon listening to an energetic array of Celtic, folk, ragtime and bluegrass music. This creative band will put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. Register here.

Simple Secrets for Giving Great Speeches

Monday, March 22, 7:00 PM

Whether it's a wedding toast or a presentation at work, the same rules apply. Deb DiSandro, humorist, author and professional speaker will show you the three key concepts for giving great speeches. Register here.

Tuesday Night Girls Club Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 pm
In March's selection, Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner, popular television personality Valerie Adler turns to her long-forgotten, Illinois hometown friend Addie Downs when she runs into a bit of trouble involving betrayal and loyalty, family history and small-town secrets. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk & join us for the discussion. No registration required.

Menu Planning

Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 PM

Menu planning with quick and healthy menu ideas will help make your life easier. Tips on organizing your recipes, pantry, and grocery shopping will also be covered. Register here.

Matisse at the Art Institute

Sunday, March 28, 3:00 PM

Henri Matisse is widely regarded as one of modern art's greatest artists. Art Historian Jeff Mishur examines the career of Matisse as well as his connection with fellow modernists such as Pablo Picasso. Matisse's work will be on exhibit at the Art Institute this year. Register here.

Downloading Digital Audiobooks with MMM

Wednesday, February 3, 7:00 pm
Do you want to learn how to get downloads of the latest bestsellers from the convenience of your own home? Have you recently purchased a MP3 player and are wondering how you can get free audiobooks on your device? If so, join us for this demonstration where you will learn how to download digital audiobooks through the Library's downloadable service, MyMediaMall.

To see if your device is compatible with MyMediaMall, please visit http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/. Please note that registration is required and is limited to Plainfield cardholders. Register here.

A Novel Idea Book Discussion Group

Thursday, April 8, 7:00 pm
In April's selection, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, when artifacts from Japanese families sent to internment camps during World War II are uncovered during renovations at a Seattle hotel, Henry Lee embarks on a quest that leads to memories of growing up Chinese in a city rife with anti-Japanese sentiment. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk & join us for the discussion. No registration required.

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The library has two meeting rooms that may be reserved by the public: a large meeting room and a board room. Additionally, an Adult Quiet Room is available to adults needing a quiet, comfortable study area. Email us with any questions.

Why do I have to register?

Not all libraries take registration for programs, so why do we require registration for most of ours here in Plainfield? The short answer is to prevent disappointment and to serve the greatest number of people.

Drop-in programs are great in communities where programs do not always fill. However, in a fast-growing town like Plainfield where attendance at children's programs alone was nearly 32,000 last year, chances are high that if we did not take registration, many people would come to the Library hoping to attend a program only to find it full. We don't want you to have that experience.

Online registration also allows us to maintain a waiting list, so that whenever there is a cancellation, we can immediately fill that spot.
We want to make your experience here at the Plainfield Public Library a positive one.

Registration is one tool we use to help do that - it allows you to know you'll get in to the program you've signed up for, and it keeps the programs full, so we can serve the most Plainfield.

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