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Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Flight Risk

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the...

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

In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yoga and Mindfulness

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make an Easter garden planter

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make an Easter garden planter

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
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...

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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Advanced Beginner II Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads Beginner Crochet II for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and singl...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads Beginner Crochet II for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet.  

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby Time

Friday, April 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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pudding Painting

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mija for some sensory friendly fun as she teaches us how to mix up some colorful and edible finger paints from pudding cups. Open to children ages 1 - 7 years old.&nb...

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

Join Ms. Mija for some sensory friendly fun as she teaches us how to mix up some colorful and edible finger paints from pudding cups. 

Open to children ages 1 - 7 years old. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

NJ Maker's Day - Online Python Coding Course

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M., Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Atharva from the Innoverge Edison Coding will introduce Python to kids. Beginners are welcome. Please have your computer prepared for joining this virtual program online. Zoom link...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.M., Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Atharva from the Innoverge Edison Coding will introduce Python to kids. Beginners are welcome. Please have your computer prepared for joining this virtual program online. Zoom link will be sent to your email after registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 12, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Indian Folk Dance

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Culture, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we learn two of the most famous folk dances from India! Dandiya, which incorporates the use of colorful sticks that are tapped in time to the music as well as Garba, a f...

Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culture, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Join us as we learn two of the most famous folk dances from India!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gardens of the Garden State Gardens Consortium

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gardens of the Garden State Gardens Consortium is a one hour long power point presentation, filled with beautiful imagery, that takes you on a virtual tour of the almost 30 New Jer...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Gardens of the Garden State Gardens Consortium is a one hour long power point presentation, filled with beautiful imagery, that takes you on a virtual tour of the almost 30 New Jersey public gardens that are members of the Garden State Gardens Con

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 14, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Dog

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Our friend Duke the Dane loves to listen to stories!  Students in grades 1-3 are invited to come and spend a few minutes reading to Duke.  Please be aware that spots are ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Our friend Duke the Dane loves to listen to stories!  Students in grades 1-3 are invited to come and spend a few minutes reading to Duke.  Please be aware that spots are limited, and registration is required for this event.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Movie: A Complete Unknown

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary ta...

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

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Easter Bunny Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Senior Center at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Holidays
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

A very special guest is taking some time from his busy spring schedule to join us for an evening of Easter fun. We will reaf stories, have snacks, creat=e an Easter craft and even ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture, Holidays
Event Details:

A very special guest is taking some time from his busy spring schedule to join us for an evening of Easter fun. We will reaf stories, have snacks, creat=e an Easter craft and even have a chance to get a photo with the bunny himself. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Sharpies and Seeds

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Turn a plain pot into a personalized planter. Open to students ages 11+. 

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

Turn a plain pot into a personalized planter. 

Open to students ages 11+. 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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!Please note that this is a hybrid program, so you can either join us...

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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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn NoonanThis series will focus on teaching how to read and follow a pattern. Please come to class with a J hook, worsted weight...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn Noonan

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Complete Unknown

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary ta...

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

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yoga and Mindfulness

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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