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Baby Time

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies
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
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.

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

Public Speaking Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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!

Kitty Time

HSK 6 Prep.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Bilingual
Age Group:
Teens

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. 

IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU
如果您有兴趣参加，请注册，我们将向您发送Zoom链接

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. 

IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU
如果您有兴趣参加，请注册，我们将向您发送Zoom链接

cj walker

Madam C. J. Walker–The First Black Female Millionaire

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures
Age Group:
Everyone

Born in 19th century rural Louisiana to former slaves, Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female, African-American, self-made millionaire in the United States.  Known as Madam C.J.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Born in 19th century rural Louisiana to former slaves, Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female, African-American, self-made millionaire in the United States.  Known as Madam C.J.

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 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: Regretting You

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forc

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

Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forc

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, 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, 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.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Mosaic Picture Frames

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join Ms. Jess to learn how to turn trash into treasure. We'll tke old CD's and recycle them to create phenomenal photo frames.

Open to students ages 11 and up. 

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

Join Ms. Jess to learn how to turn trash into treasure. We'll tke old CD's and recycle them to create phenomenal photo frames.

Open to students ages 11 and up. 

BL

Chinese Language Storytime - 來聽中文故事

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Storytimes, Bilingual
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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!

4:30 - 5 PM Playtime & 5-6 PM Storytime

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes, Bilingual
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!

4:30 - 5 PM Playtime & 5-6 PM Storytime

crochet

Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This series is open to all- from beginners who want to learn to those who want to come to sit with others while they work.

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

This series is open to all- from beginners who want to learn to those who want to come to sit with others while they work.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, 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, 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: Regretting You

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forc

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

Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forc

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Social Worker
Age Group:
Adults

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

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

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

Butterfly

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to make a wonderful winter themed craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to make a wonderful winter themed craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

BLANKET

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we create a tie quilt. 

PLEASE BRING FABRIC SCISSORS

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

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we create a tie quilt. 

PLEASE BRING FABRIC SCISSORS

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies
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
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.

Crab and persimmon

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Bilingual, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush. 

For ages 18+

 

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush. 

For ages 18+

 

 

Black History Month Bingo

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Join us as we learn about great leaders in Black history during this family bingo program. 

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

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

Join us as we learn about great leaders in Black history during this family bingo program. 

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

Intermediate Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

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

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies
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
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.

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects.