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Learn to Crochet

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

Sip, Chat and Chill: Cocoa-oke

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join Ms. Jess for an afternoon of two of her favorite things --hot cocoa and karaoke! 

Open to students ages 11+.

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jess for an afternoon of two of her favorite things --hot cocoa and karaoke! 

Open to students ages 11+.

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room 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
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. 

STEAM

RESCHEDULED - Makers Time In-Person

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room 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. 

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

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

Beginner Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Beginner Crochet for tweens and teens. Please bring a skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color and a crochet hook size G or H. No experience necessary. 

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 Beginner Crochet for tweens and teens. Please bring a skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color and a crochet hook size G or H. No experience necessary. 

Kitty Time

Bilingual Homework Help Group (Virtual)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Bilingual
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge, but it is worth the effort! Do you have questions about pronunciation or writing Chinese characters? Do you need help with your CSL or ESL homework?

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge, but it is worth the effort! Do you have questions about pronunciation or writing Chinese characters? Do you need help with your CSL or ESL homework?

Public Speaking Workshop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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:

Christmas Eve

All Day
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Christmas Eve

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Christmas Eve

Christmas

All Day 12/25 - 12/26
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Christmas

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Christmas

holiday hours

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library

holiday hours

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

Snow Day Social

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Need a break from the boredom of winter break? Stop by the library and maybe meet a new friend or two! We will have board games, craft supplies and everything you need for the perfect cup of hot cocoa. 

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Need a break from the boredom of winter break? Stop by the library and maybe meet a new friend or two! We will have board games, craft supplies and everything you need for the perfect cup of hot cocoa. 

holiday hours

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library

New Year's Eve

All Day
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Eve

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

All Day
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Day

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Day

MATH CLUB (Beast Academy)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Students in grades 2 - 6 (ages 8 - 13 years old) are invited to sign up and claim a spot at THE BEAST ACADEMY, an online self paced program that makes learning math fun! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 2 - 6 (ages 8 - 13 years old) are invited to sign up and claim a spot at THE BEAST ACADEMY, an online self paced program that makes learning math fun! 

Craft, Chat and Chill: Collage Vision Boards With NJ4S

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Our friends from NJ4S will be on hand to offer support and information as we create a representation of dreams and goals for the new year! 

Open to students ages 11+.

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

Our friends from NJ4S will be on hand to offer support and information as we create a representation of dreams and goals for the new year! 

Open to students ages 11+.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Paint a Winter Scene

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join Ms. Jess for a cozy craft session spent painting a serene winter scene (and if you aren’t a fan of the ice and snow season, then you may of course paint a design of your choice!)

Open to students ages 11+.

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jess for a cozy craft session spent painting a serene winter scene (and if you aren’t a fan of the ice and snow season, then you may of course paint a design of your choice!)

Open to students ages 11+.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Beaded Snowflake with NJ4S

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Open to students ages 11+ 

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

Open to students ages 11+