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Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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!

MATH CLUB (Beast Academy) Registration

Saturday, April 11, 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. This is an online self paced program that makes learning math fun! 

Open
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. This is an online self paced program that makes learning math fun! 

pottery

Pottery with BISC Pottery Studio

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join BISC Pottery Studio for a hands-on pottery experience! Learn hand-building techniques as you create your own ceramic bowl out of clay. All supplies will be provided.

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

Join BISC Pottery Studio for a hands-on pottery experience! Learn hand-building techniques as you create your own ceramic bowl out of clay. All supplies will be provided.

jazz

1920's Hot Jazz

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Everyone

Help the library celebrate Jazz appreciation month!

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

Help the library celebrate Jazz appreciation month!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Afternoon Movie: The Housemaid

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).

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

Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).

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Social Worker Appointments

Monday, April 13, 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!

meditation

Spring Renewal Through Meditation

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

 As the earth shifts from winter's quiet stillness, we too can awaken and bring fresh energy into our lives.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 As the earth shifts from winter's quiet stillness, we too can awaken and bring fresh energy into our lives.

Mary Poppins Jr.

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Everyone

Director Krystle Tomlinson and her cast of amazing young actors present a performance of Mary Poppins Jr. 

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

Director Krystle Tomlinson and her cast of amazing young actors present a performance of Mary Poppins Jr. 

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, April 13, 2026 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, April 14, 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.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Autism Acceptance in Motion

Tuesday, April 14, 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 information and support as we engage in some sensory-friendly crafting in honor of Autism Awareness Month!

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 information and support as we engage in some sensory-friendly crafting in honor of Autism Awareness Month!

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Social Worker Appointments

Tuesday, April 14, 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!

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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 Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun-Elle Cosamino

** 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 Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun-Elle Cosamino

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

 

Kitty Time

Bilingual Time Verse in Mandarin

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History, Bilingual
Age Group:
Tweens

Welcome to the Bilingual Time.

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 the Bilingual Time.

Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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, April 15, 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 Housemaid

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).

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

Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 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!

Prime Time Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Enjoy a free evening of food and fun while developing a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Family Reading.

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

Enjoy a free evening of food and fun while developing a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Family Reading.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Crab and persimmon

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Bilingual, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush. 

For ages 18+

 

 

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

Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush. 

For ages 18+

 

 

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Social Worker Appointments

Thursday, April 16, 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!

Butterfly Craft

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Make and paint a fluttering butterfly craft. 

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

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

Make and paint a fluttering butterfly craft. 

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

cards

Creative Crafting With Karen

Thursday, April 16, 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

Open
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