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The library is open DURING CONSTRUCTION. parking is limited; use the route 59 lot, reachable via southbound route 59, or use street parking on illinois street and other side streets. 

Today's Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM

Hours, Location & Staff Directory

The Library is located near the corner of Illinois and Lockport Streets in Downtown Plainfield.  Parking is available in the municipal lot located directly north of the building, as well as street parking and at the Des Plaines Street lot.

Address:
15025 South Illinois Street, Plainfield, IL 60544

Phone: 815.436.6639
Fax: 815.439.2878
E-mail: info@papl.info

Library Hours:
Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday – Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Friday – Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
2024 scheduled closings

Curbside Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Storywalk panel

Plainfield StoryWalk®

The Plainfield StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity that places the pages of a book along a popular walking route. There are currently two locations:

Visit our Facebook page for all the latest StoryWalk® updates!

Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Plainfield Library and a partnership with the Village of Plainfield and the Plainfield Park District for making this project possible. 

 

Grab & Go Lockers

Grab & Go Lockers

The Library’s Grab & Go Lockers give the community 24/7, contactless access to requested library materials.  There are two options to choose from:

  • Located outside at Plainfield East High School (12001 Naperville Road)
  • Located outside of the Library on Illinois Street

Learn more on our Curbside & Locker Pickup page.

 

Library Directory

Department Phone Number Name
Administration
Library Director 815.439.2874 Lisa Pappas
Administration Services Manager  815.439.2872 Aimee Hartley
Finance Manager 815.327.2522 Sally Wold
Board of Trustees   See Board of Trustees page for individual contact info
Human Resources / ADA Coordinator   Email HR
Payables 815.436.6639, ext. 237 Josie Zudic
Borrower Services 
Check Out Desk/Borrower Services 815.436.6639 Borrower Services
Head of Borrower Services 815.327.2514 Marisa Barys
Outreach Services Coordinator / Home Delivery Service 815.436.6639, ext. 212 Declan Sparks
Facilities 
Head of Facilities 815.327.2517 Lance Agne
Community Engagement & Marketing 
Head of Community Engagement & Marketing 815.327.2511 Tracey Lane
Adult Services 
Adult Services Desk Staff 815.327.2515 Adult Services Desk
Head of Adult Services 815.327.2516 Lauren Pierce
Adult Programing 815.436.6639, ext. 230 Melissa Ambrose
ELL (English Language Learner) Services Coordinator

815.436.6639, ext. 224
815.790.7876 (text)

Asifa Munawar
Materials Management  
Head of Materials Management  815.327.2513 Rebecca Pfenning
Website
Director 815.439.2874 Lisa Pappas
Youth & Teen Services
Youth & Teen Services Desk 815.439.2877 Youth & Teen Services Desk
Head of Youth & Teen Services 815.327.2521 Katie Gulas
Teen Services Supervisor 815.439.2877 Tracey Vittorio
School Services 815.436.6639, ext. 235 Mindy Jackson
Preschool Visits 815.436.6639, ext. 435 Katie Gulas

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