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Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Conversation Group:

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

Cancelled
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lotus Lantern Craft

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in learning about Korean history and culture, and then making a beautiful paper lotus lantern. A member of The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) will prov...

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us in learning about Korean history and culture, and then making a beautiful paper lotus lantern.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Conversation Group:

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Movie: Den of Thieves 2

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. return in the sequel to 2018's action-heist hit Den of Thieves. In DEN OF THIEVES: PANTERA, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. return in the sequel to 2018's action-heist hit Den of Thieves.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Toddler Time:

Join in for stories, songs, and a special craft for ages 2-4. Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills. Toddler Time is designed for our youngest patrons and their c...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Join in for stories, songs, and a special craft for ages 2-4. Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills.

Toddler Time is designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. It is intended to introduce toddlers to books and libraries in a positive way. This program runs 25 - 35 minutes and includes songs, rhymes, fingerplays, short books, and a craft. Caregivers should remain in the storyroom and are encouraged to join in the activities. No cell phones please!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Chinese Language Storytime - 來聽中文故事 (Hybrid Program)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

來聽中文故事請和我們一起開心的聽故事,唱歌,做手工Join Ms. Kitty for an hour of stories, songs, and crafts presented in Mandarin Chinese!Please note that this is a hybrid program, so you can either join us...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

來聽中文故事

請和我們一起開心的聽故事,唱歌,做手工

Join Ms. Kitty for an hour of stories, songs, and crafts presented in Mandarin Chinese!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Beginner Crochet Workshop

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Crafters ages 10 - 13 years are invited to join us to learn how to do some simple crochet stitches. Registrants are asked to commit to attending all 5 weeks of instruction so they ...

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Crafters ages 10 - 13 years are invited to join us to learn how to do some simple crochet stitches. Registrants are asked to commit to attending all 5 weeks of instruction so they can build on skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun! Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual!Winner(s) get a mo...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun! 

Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual!

Winner(s) get a modest prize plus bragging rights! 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Toddler Time:

Join in for stories, songs, and a special craft for ages 2-4. Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills. Toddler Time is designed for our youngest patrons and their c...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Join in for stories, songs, and a special craft for ages 2-4. Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills.

Toddler Time is designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. It is intended to introduce toddlers to books and libraries in a positive way. This program runs 25 - 35 minutes and includes songs, rhymes, fingerplays, short books, and a craft. Caregivers should remain in the storyroom and are encouraged to join in the activities. No cell phones please!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Den of Thieves 2

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. return in the sequel to 2018's action-heist hit Den of Thieves. In DEN OF THIEVES: PANTERA, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. return in the sequel to 2018's action-heist hit Den of Thieves.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yoga and Mindfulness

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make an Easter garden planter

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make an Easter garden planter

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

This new program allows for babies and caregivers to spend some time socializing with each other in an informal and relaxed maner. Please note this will not be a structured program...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

This new program allows for babies and caregivers to spend some time socializing with each other in an informal and relaxed maner. Please note this will not be a structured program but we will have toys and books set out to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Polka Dot Tree Art

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, all ages are invited to join us as we celebrate our diversity and uniqueness by creating these works of art using some simple dot painting tech...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, all ages are invited to join us as we celebrate our diversity and uniqueness by creating these works of art using some simple dot painting techniques. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Advanced Beginner II Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads Beginner Crochet II for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and singl...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads Beginner Crochet II for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reduce Stress With Hypnosis

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Most of us have some type of stress in our lives. This talk focuses on how to identify and deal with stress in a healthy manner. Utilizing varied relaxation techniques, learn to co...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Most of us have some type of stress in our lives. This talk focuses on how to identify and deal with stress in a healthy manner.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby Time

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Baby Time:

Songs, fingerplays and other language-building activities, and BUBBLES!  For children ages 23 months and under and their caregivers. It is intended to introduce babies to the...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Songs, fingerplays and other language-building activities, and BUBBLES!  For children ages 23 months and under and their caregivers. It is intended to introduce babies to the library in a positive way. This is a lapsit program followed by play and socialization time. No cell phones please! Simultaneously livestreamed on our Facebook page.  

https://www.facebook.com/southplainfieldlibrary/

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Ms. Kitty's Cook-Shelf (bilingual storytime & cooking)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Easter Bunny Bun (Bao)Bilingual English and Chinese cooking program for children ages 2 - 8 years old - We will read a book together, learn and trace a Chinese character, and then ...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Easter Bunny Bun (Bao)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Conversation Group:

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Styles of Jazz - Ragtime to West Coast Cool

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come celebrate Jazz History Month and join us to listen to jazz singer Ellen LaFurn perform Ragtime, Duke Ellington, Traditional, Bebop, Swing, Bossa Nova, West Coast Cool and Stri...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Come celebrate Jazz History Month and join us to listen to jazz singer Ellen LaFurn perform Ragtime, Duke Ellington, Traditional, Bebop, Swing, Bossa Nova, West Coast Cool and Stride Piano.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yoga and Mindfulness

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Books & Cooks - a bilingual cooking program for kids!

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Bilingual
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of bilingual (English/Spanish) cooking fun! Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to join Ms. Jailene as she shares the book “Happy Easter, Little Hoo!/Felices ...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of bilingual (English/Spanish) cooking fun! Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to join Ms.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Conversation Group:

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL

Do you want a chance to practice speaking English? Join our groups for a friendly, fun, informal way to build your conversation skills. Come to either session or come to both!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading Buddies

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program is intended for students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  Students will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read t...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This program is intended for students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  Students will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read to the student or listen to the student read.  Reading Buddies