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Baby Time

Friday, February 21, 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.

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, February 22, 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!

Ramadan Celebration

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Senior Center at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Holidays
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us as we celebrate Ramadan. Join us as we learn about the traditions, customs and history of the Islamic holy month of fasting! Drop in anytime between...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Holidays
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us as we celebrate Ramadan. Join us as we learn about the traditions, customs and history of the Islamic holy month of fasting! Drop in anytime between the hours of  1:00 - 3:00 pm. 

Books and Cooks

Books & Cooks - a bilingual cooking program for kids!

Sunday, February 23, 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 “el amor es/ love is", teaches us a...

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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: 0
Event Details:

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

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, February 24, 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!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: The Last Rifleman

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by a true story, Pierce Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary ...

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

Inspired by a true story, Pierce Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and teenagers over 14, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome. If you are a beginner, you will learn to make a scarf. Contact Ms. Charlene at the front desk or at cva...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults and teenagers over 14, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome. If you are a beginner, you will learn to make a scarf. Contact Ms. Charlene at the front desk or at cvarry@southplainfield.lib.nj.us to find out what supplies to bring.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 25, 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.

Fidget Toy Making Workshop Presented by Girl Scout Junior Troop 65129

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

Girl Scouts Junior Troop 65129 will be hosting a workshop teaching children ages 6 and up how to make sensory friendly fidget toys. Participants can make a toy to keep as well as m...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Event Details:

Girl Scouts Junior Troop 65129 will be hosting a workshop teaching children ages 6 and up how to make sensory friendly fidget toys.

Chinese Storytime

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

Tuesday, February 25, 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!

crochet

Beginner Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn NoonanThis series will focus on teaching how to read and follow a pattern. Please come to class with a J hook, worsted weight...

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Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn Noonan

Black History Month

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM - "For the Glory of Our Handiwork : Black Artists & Black Labor"

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with Dr. Lacey Hunter - Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers as well as the Associate Director of the Price Institute on Ethnicity, C...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with Dr. Lacey Hunter - Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers as well as the Associate Director of the Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Modern Experience.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 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.

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Last Rifleman

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Inspired by a true story, Pierce Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary ...

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

Inspired by a true story, Pierce Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife.

Easy Ramadan Dot Painting

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

Children of all ages are invited to join us as we make this easy and adorable dot painting in honor of Ramadan.

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

Children of all ages are invited to join us as we make this easy and adorable dot painting in honor of Ramadan.

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library! We will have a licensed social worker on site who can meet with you privately to offer assistance with a...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

LEARN SPANISH : A BEGINNER'S CLASS FOR ADULTS

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE : THIS CLASS IS FULL, AND STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.  BE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBPAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPRING SESSI...

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

PLEASE NOTE : THIS CLASS IS FULL, AND STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.  BE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBPAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPRING SESSION! THANKS! 

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, February 27, 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. 

Advanced Beginner II Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, February 27, 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.  

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, February 28, 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.

Read to a Dog

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Our friend Duke the Dane loves to listen to stories!  Students in grades 1-3 are invited to come and spend a few minute sreading to Duke.  Please be aware that spots are ...

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

Our friend Duke the Dane loves to listen to stories!  Students in grades 1-3 are invited to come and spend a few minute sreading to Duke.  Please be aware that spots are limited, and registration is required for this event.  

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, March 1, 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!

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, March 3, 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!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Absolution

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly.  This movie is r...

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

An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly.  This movie is rated R.