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Baby Time

Friday, December 5, 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.

Public Speaking Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Waitlist
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, December 6, 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, December 8, 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!

Let's Celebrate ALL-idays!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a festive family program exploring various winter holidays and their unique connections to light.

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

Join us for a festive family program exploring various winter holidays and their unique connections to light.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, December 8, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

Play Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children

Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time. 

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time. 

Cards of Cheer with SPHS UNICEF

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

All ages are invited to join us as we make cards that will be sent to Robert Wood Johnson to help spread some holiday cheer to patients.  We will also have some cookies and hot cocoa for you to enjoy as you work.

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join us as we make cards that will be sent to Robert Wood Johnson to help spread some holiday cheer to patients.  We will also have some cookies and hot cocoa for you to enjoy as you work.

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 2 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 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Worker
Event Details:

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

This month's book is James-Percival Everett

** 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 James-Percival Everett

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

 

Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Play Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children

Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time. 

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time. 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Roses

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

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

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

Jingle, Jump, & Shine, a Holiday Zumba Party

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Holidays
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

We are turning up the holiday cheer with this high energy kid's ZUMBA party packed with fun, laughter, and festive moves!

Please wear something festive- Santa hat, reindeer ears, jingle bells, or anything sparkly and bright!

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

We are turning up the holiday cheer with this high energy kid's ZUMBA party packed with fun, laughter, and festive moves!

Please wear something festive- Santa hat, reindeer ears, jingle bells, or anything sparkly and bright!

blanket

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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 as we make Tie Quilts.

Please bring sewing scissors with you for this event. 

Arriving on time is appreciated.

Cancelled
Closed
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 as we make Tie Quilts.

Please bring sewing scissors with you for this event. 

Arriving on time is appreciated.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Disguise a Gingerbread Man

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

The holidays are coming and the gingerbread are on the run! Help them hide from hungry mouths by creating a clever disguise!

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

The holidays are coming and the gingerbread are on the run! Help them hide from hungry mouths by creating a clever disguise!

STEAM

Makers Time (Virtual)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Holidays, S.T.E.M., Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Holidays, S.T.E.M., Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

film reel and popcorn

Thursday Night Movie: The Roses

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

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

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

Beginner Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, December 11, 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. 

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, December 12, 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.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Disco Ball Ornament

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join Ms. Jess as she teaches us how to take old CDs and turn them into a tiny, shiny disco ball - perfect for trimming your holiday tree or decorating your locker!

Open to students ages 11+.

Registration is required. 

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

Join Ms. Jess as she teaches us how to take old CDs and turn them into a tiny, shiny disco ball - perfect for trimming your holiday tree or decorating your locker!

Open to students ages 11+.

Registration is required.