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Butterfly & Daisy Charm Bracelet Craft

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 5 - 10 years are invited to join us as we make a beautiful beaded bracelet. 

Drop in program - no registration required. Supplies are limited, so first come, first served!

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

Children ages 5 - 10 years are invited to join us as we make a beautiful beaded bracelet. 

Drop in program - no registration required. Supplies are limited, so first come, first served!

Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

All are welcome to join our monthly meeting of the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library.

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

All are welcome to join our monthly meeting of the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, May 23, 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...

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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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 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...

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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.

Chinese Storytime

Chinese Language Storytime - 來聽中文故事 (Hybrid Program)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, 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!

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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!

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 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...

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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.

Coffee Filter Flowers Craft with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 these fun and festive coffee filter flowers.  Space is limited and registration is required.

Open
Register Now
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 these fun and festive coffee filter flowers.  Space is limited and registration is required.

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

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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!

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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. 

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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. 

MIRROR VASE

Lippan Art on Flower Pot – Workshop

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this workshop, you will learn to decorate a flower pot using Lippan art, a traditional Indian folk art form from the desert region of Gujarat.

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

In this workshop, you will learn to decorate a flower pot using Lippan art, a traditional Indian folk art form from the desert region of Gujarat.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, May 30, 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...

Cancelled
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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.

Seed Pop Storytime

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Please join us as 6th graders from Grant School present a special garden themed storytime and then teach us to make seed "lollipops" that can be planted at home. Presented as part of the South Plainfield School District's Day of Service.

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

Please join us as 6th graders from Grant School present a special garden themed storytime and then teach us to make seed "lollipops" that can be planted at home. Presented as part of the South Plainfield School District's Day of Service.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

cook shelf

Ms. Kitty's Cook-Shelf (bilingual storytime & cooking)

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bilingual English and Chinese cooking program for children ages 5 - 13 years old - 

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bilingual English and Chinese cooking program for children ages 5 - 13 years old - 

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, May 31, 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!

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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!

book signing

Book signing with Jacqueline and Camilla Baker

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Meet authors Jacqueline and Camilla baker at South Plainfield Public Library.  Get your copies of "His Beauty for My Ashes" and "Keep Going: You're Doing an Amazing Job" signed by this talented duo!

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

Meet authors Jacqueline and Camilla baker at South Plainfield Public Library.  Get your copies of "His Beauty for My Ashes" and "Keep Going: You're Doing an Amazing Job" signed by this talented duo!

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, June 2, 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!

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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!

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 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...

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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.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 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...

View Details
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.

wine bottle

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, June 4, 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 enjoy decorating a wine bottle .

Arriving on time is appreciated.

Upcoming
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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 enjoy decorating a wine bottle .

Arriving on time is appreciated.

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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. 

View Details
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. 

MIRROR ROUND

Warli Art on Wooden Plank – Workshop

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this workshop, you will learn to create beautiful designs using Warli art, a traditional tribal art form from Maharashtra, India.

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

In this workshop, you will learn to create beautiful designs using Warli art, a traditional tribal art form from Maharashtra, India.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, June 6, 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...

View Details
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.

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, June 7, 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!

View Details
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!