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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, February 10, 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.

Social Worker Appointments

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading Buddies

Monday, February 10, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Movie: Juror #2

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Juror #2" follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma... on...

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

"Juror #2" follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...

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

Learn to Crochet

Monday, February 10, 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.

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Craft, Chat, & Chill: Heart Squishies

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we make one of these squishy, squeezy hearts and hang out with our friends from NJ4S, who will be here to help us celebrate self-care (and candy!)Open to students ages 1...

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

Join us as we make one of these squishy, squeezy hearts and hang out with our friends from NJ4S, who will be here to help us celebrate self-care (and candy!)

Open to students ages 11 + 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club:

 Do you love to read – and then talk about the book? We read a variety of genres, and the discussion is always interesting and insightful.

Event Details:

This month's book is The Celebrants-Steven Rowley** IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU** 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 Do you love to read – and then talk about the book? We read a variety of genres, and the discussion is always interesting and insightful.

This month's book is The Celebrants-Steven Rowley

** IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU**

 

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, February 11, 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...

Cancelled
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 "Adults" group.

Beginner Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, February 11, 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn Noonan

Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

This is the monthly Library Board of Trustee's meeting.  All are welcome to attend

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

This is the monthly Library Board of Trustee's meeting.  All are welcome to attend

Lincoln's Birthday

All Day
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Lincoln's birthday

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Lincoln's birthday

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

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, February 13, 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 "Everyone" group.

Thursday Afternoon Movie: Juror #2

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

"Juror #2" follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma... on...

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

"Juror #2" follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Friendship Pony Bead Heart Craft

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join us as we craft cute and easy heart ornaments. 

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

All ages are invited to join us as we craft cute and easy heart ornaments. 

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

Advanced Beginner II Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, February 13, 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.  

LEARN SPANISH : A BEGINNER'S CLASS FOR ADULTS

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
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
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! 

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

Baby Time

Friday, February 14, 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 "Everyone" group.

SP Historical Society Model Train Display

02/15/2025 @ 9:15am to 02/16/2025 @ 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by to see model replicas of trains that actually ran through South Plainfield! There will also be some Lehigh Valley Rail Road artifacts on display to help us  learn more...

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

Stop by to see model replicas of trains that actually ran through South Plainfield! There will also be some Lehigh Valley Rail Road artifacts on display to help us  learn more about the fascinating history of the LVRR in our town!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, February 15, 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!

President's Day

All Day
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of President's Day.

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of President's Day.

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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 "Adults" group.

Beginner Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, February 18, 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn Noonan