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Baby Time

Thursday, April 2, 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.

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Social Worker Appointments

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!

Emerging Leaders Public Speaking Workshop

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens

Instructor Alex Wordel will introduce important communication skills (making eye contact, being aware of your body language, projecting your voice) and assist students in participating in mock debates in order to prepare for Model UN.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructor Alex Wordel will introduce important communication skills (making eye contact, being aware of your body language, projecting your voice) and assist students in participating in mock debates in order to prepare for Model UN.

Good Friday and Easter

All Day 4/3 - 4/5
South Plainfield Public Library

The library will be closed for Good Friday and Easter

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Good Friday and Easter

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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 an amazing April 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 an amazing April 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.

Inclusive Playtime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Join Ms. Mija as she shares some special activities designed to engage children and encourage them to grow and learn! 

Build with blocks, play with paints, and maybe make a new friend or two!

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

Join Ms. Mija as she shares some special activities designed to engage children and encourage them to grow and learn! 

Build with blocks, play with paints, and maybe make a new friend or two!

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Social Worker Appointments

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 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!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: The Smashing Machine

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

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

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Dot Flower Painting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers

Enjoy this spring time craft for children ages 1 - 3 years old. 

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

Enjoy this spring time craft for children ages 1 - 3 years old. 

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Social Worker Appointments

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!

Kitty Time

Bilingual Time Verse in Mandarin

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History, Bilingual
Age Group:
Tweens

Welcome to Bridge of Words, a bilingual program meant to help students learn more about Chinese culture, history and language through poetry. 

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

Welcome to Bridge of Words, a bilingual program meant to help students learn more about Chinese culture, history and language through poetry. 

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 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: The Smashing Machine

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

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

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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!

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, April 9, 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.

Kids' Craft: Spring Cleaning (Out the Craft Closet)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

JOIN US AS WE MAKE A SPRING-THEMED CRAFT FROM THE LEFTOVER KITS IN OUR CLOSET!

For ages 3 - 10. 

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

JOIN US AS WE MAKE A SPRING-THEMED CRAFT FROM THE LEFTOVER KITS IN OUR CLOSET!

For ages 3 - 10. 

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!

cards

Creative Crafting With Karen

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen for an evening of card making

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

Please join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen for an evening of card making

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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.

Nourish Thrive

Nourish & Thrive Nutrition : Table for One

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Elisa and Ellen from Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center as they present a live demonstration showing how quick and easy it is to prepare balanced, nutritious meals that are perfectly portioned for one person, without the hassle of waste or a

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

Join Elisa and Ellen from Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center as they present a live demonstration showing how quick and easy it is to prepare balanced, nutritious meals that are perfectly portioned for one person, without the hassle of waste or a

Autism Awareness Story Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children of all abilities are invited to join us for this special sensory-friendly storytime with Ms. Dunia. Once stories have been read, we will get creative making a DIY sensory board to take home. 

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

Children of all abilities are invited to join us for this special sensory-friendly storytime with Ms. Dunia. Once stories have been read, we will get creative making a DIY sensory board to take home. 

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Holidays, S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

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

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

Autism Awareness Month Community Event

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library

Representatives from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office will help with PSAID registrations (formerly the special needs registry).

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

Representatives from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office will help with PSAID registrations (formerly the special needs registry).