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Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Ordinary Angels

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Based on a remarkable true story, this centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose ...

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

Based on a remarkable true story, this centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard t

This event is in the "Children" group.

Butterfly Windsock Painting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Open to children ages 4 - 6 years old. 

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

Open to children ages 4 - 6 years old. 

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

Zumba Kids Class with Ms. Camille

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 6+ are invited to join Camille Bonds for an afternoon of fitness fun. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Space is limited and registration is required....

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children ages 6+ are invited to join Camille Bonds for an afternoon of fitness fun. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Space is limited and registration is required. 

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

Baby Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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 "Tweens" group.

Crochet Continued...

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Students ages 10 - 13 years old who have already completed our Beginning Crochet Workshop, or who have a basic knowledge of crochet stitches are welcome to join us each Thursday ev...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Students ages 10 - 13 years old who have already completed our Beginning Crochet Workshop, or who have a basic knowledge of crochet stitches are welcome to join us each Thursday evening (May 9 - June 13) as we work on an adorable mini mat! 

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

Baby Time

Friday, May 17, 2024 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 "Everyone" group.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Performances
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join us as we celebrate the contributions and influences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and enjoy demonstrations, displays, crafts, food and fun.&n...

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Performances
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join us as we celebrate the contributions and influences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and enjoy demonstrations, displays, crafts, food and fun. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:15am - 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!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Optional

Registration is not required, but we would like to have a way to be in touch with you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafting With Karen

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
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 a gnome flowerpot.    ** PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN ADULT CRAFT ONLY, ANYONE UNDER 18 WILL NOT BE ADMITT...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make a gnome flowerpot. 

 

** PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN ADULT CRAFT ONLY, ANYONE UNDER 18 WILL NOT BE ADMITTED**

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

Reading Buddies

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  Children will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read t...

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

This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  Children will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read to the child or listen to the child read.  Reading Buddies supp

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult CPR

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Chris Waga RN, CEN for this non-certifying introduction to CPR class!  This is intended for ages 13+    

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join instructor Chris Waga RN, CEN for this non-certifying introduction to CPR class!  This is intended for ages 13+

 

 

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

Learn to Crochet

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 cva...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Trivia Night

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun!  Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual! Winner(s) ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun! 

Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual!

Winner(s) get a modest prize plus bragging rights! 

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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 "Adults" group.

Tuesday ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Reading 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: Main Reading 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sharpies and Seeds

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Students ages 11 are invited to join us as we turn miniature pots into personalized planters. 

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

Students ages 11 are invited to join us as we turn miniature pots into personalized planters. 

Chinese Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

Enjoy Mandarin storytime with Ms. Kitty.

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

Enjoy Mandarin storytime with Ms. Kitty.

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

Fiber Arts Forum

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether you are a creative crochet artist, an eager embroiderer, or even a novice knitter we invite you to join us for this showcase of various fiber arts! This informal gatheri...

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

Whether you are a creative crochet artist, an eager embroiderer, or even a novice knitter we invite you to join us for this showcase of various fiber arts!

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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: Madame Web

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Jo...

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

In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines.

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

Pokemon Trading Card Game

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

We will have several sets of cards that you can use, or feel free to bring your own to battle! Or just watch and learn more about this iconic game.  Open to children ages 7...

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

We will have several sets of cards that you can use, or feel free to bring your own to battle! Or just watch and learn more about this iconic game. 

Open to children ages 7 and up. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Night Movie: Madame Web

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Jo...

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

In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines.

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

Baby Time

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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.