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Baby Time

Friday, April 17, 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.

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Holidays, S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

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

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 18, 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!

man dancing

The Spirit of Vaudeville

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Everyone

Come to the library to hear Richard perform charming song and dance routines, hat tricks, and music played on banjo, guitar, ukulele & musical washboard.

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

Come to the library to hear Richard perform charming song and dance routines, hat tricks, and music played on banjo, guitar, ukulele & musical washboard.

film reel and popcorn

Monday Afternoon Movie: Marty Supreme

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. This movie is rated R.

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

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. This movie is rated R.

Improv Theatre Workshop

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learn to perform comedy and theatre on the spot through fun acting games

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

Learn to perform comedy and theatre on the spot through fun acting games

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Monday, April 20, 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!

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Holidays, S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Adults

Each month we offer "Makers Time" to give patrons of all ages the opportunity to make projects at the library. This session is for adults ages 18+

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Holidays, S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month we offer "Makers Time" to give patrons of all ages the opportunity to make projects at the library. This session is for adults ages 18+

Inclusive Playtime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Join Ms. Mija as she shares some special activities designed to engage children and encourage them to grow and learn! 

Build with blocks, play with paints, and maybe make a new friend or two!

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

Join Ms. Mija as she shares some special activities designed to engage children and encourage them to grow and learn! 

Build with blocks, play with paints, and maybe make a new friend or two!

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Tuesday, April 21, 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!

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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: Marty Supreme

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. This movie is rated R.

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

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. This movie is rated R.

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, April 22, 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 22, 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 23, 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.

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Thursday, April 23, 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!

Spring Windsock Craft

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us and make a cherry blossom windsock perfect for spring.

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

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

Join us and make a cherry blossom windsock perfect for spring.

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

The Invisible Spectrum: Autism in Women and Girl

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join librarian Jessica Gentile as she discusses how gender bias can lead to late diagnoses for women, why support and accommodation is so important, and what you can do to help your loved ones (or yourself!).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Jessica Gentile as she discusses how gender bias can lead to late diagnoses for women, why support and accommodation is so important, and what you can do to help your loved ones (or yourself!).

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, April 24, 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...

Today is a special session featuring special guests Baby Bandstand!

Music! Puppets! Bubbles! & Other Fun!

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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/

 

Today is a special session featuring special guests Baby Bandstand!

Music! Puppets! Bubbles! & Other Fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

STEAM

Makers Time In-Person

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Holidays, S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

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

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

Where the Wild Things Are Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Please join us in honor of National Library Week & Children's Book Week as we pay tribute to Maurice Sendak's beloved classic "Where the Wild Things Are." All ages are invited to join us for this special celebration featuring stories, songs, s

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

Please join us in honor of National Library Week & Children's Book Week as we pay tribute to Maurice Sendak's beloved classic "Where the Wild Things Are." All ages are invited to join us for this special celebration featuring stories, songs, s

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 25, 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!

gardening

Introduction to Gardening

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Intro to Gardening (for all experience levels)

-Seed growing & transplanting tips

-Container, bed, and vertical growing 

-Companion planting, and succession growing

-Soil health and composting

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intro to Gardening (for all experience levels)

-Seed growing & transplanting tips

-Container, bed, and vertical growing 

-Companion planting, and succession growing

-Soil health and composting