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Summer Reading
Grand Finale 
Saturday, August 7
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the culmination of the summer reading program, meet your fellow readers, and enjoy Culver's sundaes at the Library's annual Grand Finale celebration! There will be prizes and lots of fun activities for everyone. + More Info
Green Village Series
Native Trees & Shrubs
Monday, August 9
7:00 PM
Don't overlook trees and shrubs. Rediscover the role that trees and shrubs play in enhancing native landscapes. Register here.
Dowloading Audiobooks with MyMediaMall Class
Wednesday, August 11
7:00 PM
Learn how to get bestselling audiobooks from on your portable device with this free class. Please note that registeration is limited to Plainfield Library cardholders. Register here.
A Novel Idea 
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, August 12
7:00 PM
August's selection is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk and join us for the discussion. No registration required.
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Register for Scare Up a Good Book
Registration for the Library's all-ages summer reading program, Scare Up a Good Book, continues until July 31st . Register in person or online. Click on the logo to register and/or log your reading. Everyone has an opportunity to win spooktacular prizes by logging your reading during this nine-week program. Click here to see a list of the generous contributors to the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Click on more info for details about individual programs. This program is limited to Plainfield cardholders only. For information on programs at your home library, call 815-439-2977.
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Mixed Media/Open Mic Nite
Join us July 30 at the Plainfield Art League from 7-9 pm for Mixed Media/Open Mic Nite
! Bring your best poetry, short story, songs, or comedy to perform. Enjoy the artwork on display by local artists. Refreshments will be served. Adults and teens only. No need to register in advance for this great evening. Doors open at 6:30 pm for open mic sign-up. The Plainfield Art League is located at 16108 S. Route 59.
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Meteorologist Amy Freeze Needs Your Tornado Stories
FoxNews meteorologist Amy Freeze is producing a special program to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the F5 tornado that came through Plainfield. Ms. Freeze will be offering a preview of the special program on Friday, August 27th at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm. Meanwhile, she is looking for your stories. Click on More Info for the details. + More Info
Summer Reading Grand Finale
Saturday, August 7, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (rain or shine)
Celebrate the culmination of the summer reading program "Scare Up a Good Book," meet your fellow readers and enjoy Culver's sundaes at the Library's fifth annual Grand Finale celebration!
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The Lincoln Highway Traveling Exhibit Has Arrived
Brought to the Plainfield community by the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition and the Village of Plainfield, this interactive traveling exhibit will be on display on the main floor of the Library through September. The books/DVDs on display with the exhibit are there to be checked out. Look for information about an upcoming program on the Lincoln Highway in September. Learn more about Lincoln Highway here. + More Info
New DVDs for July
New movies being added in the month of July to the Library's growing DVD collection: The Bounty Hunter, Greenberg, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Runaways and more. Click on New DVDs to see the full list. You may also signup to receive a monthly newsletter of the Library's new DVDs by clicking on signup now. + More Info
Bring the Postcard Mailed to Your Home in to the Library to Win an iPOD
Postcards were mailed this week to each residence within the library district's boundaries. Bring that postcard in to the Welcome Desk by August 15th to be entered into a drawing to win an iPOD. + More Info
