Language Learning Clubs:

Our Language Learning Clubs are free and open to everybody. These clubs offer an easy and fun way to learn English at your own speed, surrounded by a supportive group of fellow learners.

For questions, contact Tania Hess at thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or (815) 263-8145.  Se habla español.

English for Beginners 1 English for Beginners 2 Reading Club

Mondays
9:30AM-10:30AM
For students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
*Placement test required*

Mondays
10:45AM-11:45AM
For students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
*Placement test required*

Tuesdays
10AM-11:30AM
Learn new words, practice pronunciation and improve your English by reading and discussing newspapers, magazines and books.
English for Intermediate Learners 3 English for Intermediate Learners 4 Conversation Club

Wednesdays
9:30AM-10:30AM
For students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
*Placement test required*

Wednesdays
10:45AM-11:45AM
For students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
*Placement test required*

Thursdays
10AM-11:30AM
Practice speaking English while making friends. Share ideas and culture, play games, discuss current events, family life and anything relevant to life in the United States.

Language Learning Resources at the Library

Books and CDs for Learning English
  • Basic Skills materials including reading, spelling, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and idioms.
  • Citizenship Test Guides
  • GED Test Guides
  • TOEFL Test Guides
  • Language Dictionaries
  • Language Learning CDs
  • Compass Classics Series
Popular Books and Movies in Your Language

The Library collects books in Polish, Spanish and Urdu.  We also collect DVDs in over 20 languages including Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Polish, and more.

Online Language Learning
Citizenship Resources