Frequently Asked Questions Why does Plainfield need a bigger library? Why was the downtown location selected? Why not put a branch on X Street or near Y? How big will it be? Does the proposed expansion still allow for future accommodation of a resurgence of growth? How will it fit on the downtown site? How… Read More

The Library offers a variety of resources to assist business owners including research resources, online learning, a blog, workshops, technology training and links to helpful websites. Research Online resources for business, financial, market research, and more. Online Learning Interactive online courses covering a variety of topics and technologies. Upcoming Programs Check out our online calendar… Read More

Read an eBook, check for heat loss in your home, learn to play the ukulele, convert old home movies to digital, stream Disney+ and more! Check out GoGo Gadgets and explore all that you can do with equipment and technology from your Library. Items check out for 7 days* ($1 per day fine for each… Read More

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Book Club Kits The Plainfield Public Library has a growing collection of book club kits available to lend to our patrons and fellow libraries who are seeking multiple copies of books for discussion. New titles are added periodically and each discussion set contains between 10-12 books. Contact the Adult Services Desk at info@papl.info if you… Read More

Citizens Information Center - Previous Years Agendas, Minutes, Board Packets    … Read More

Teen Tested The Council of Advisory Teens, or C.A.T.s., is a group of students in grades 6 to 12 that meet once per month to advise the library's teen department on the types of programming they would like to see and the materials they would like to see offered by the library. They also participate… Read More

Resources for Job Seekers The Library offers a variety of resources to assist job seekers including monthly job club meetings, one-on-one assistance through the Mobile Workforce Center, technology training, Illinois workNet advising and more.  You can also access online resources that can aid your job search - all you need is your PAPL library card… Read More

Transparency Dashboard The Plainfield Area Public Library and its Board of Trustees are committed to open and transparent governance. In this section, you will find information about how the Library is funded and how the money is spent, along with statistics about the Library’s holdings, programs, and staff, and a calendar of Board meetings. The… Read More

Board of Trustees Library trustees are residents of the Plainfield Area Public Library District who are elected to serve four-year terms of office. Trustees serve without compensation and are the official policy-making body of the Library. Interested in becoming a trustee? Visit our Candidate Page for more information. Get in touch with our Board anytime… Read More