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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.

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

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, April 17, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Suncatcher Craft

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ms. Mija has a collection of leftover suncatcher crafts from various seasons. Come and pick your favorite to paint! Open to children ages 7+.

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

Ms. Mija has a collection of leftover suncatcher crafts from various seasons. Come and pick your favorite to paint! 

Open to children ages 7+.

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

Advanced Beginner II Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, April 17, 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: 5
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.  

Good Friday and Easter

All Day 4/18 - 4/20
South Plainfield Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter.

Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter.

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

Baby Time

Friday, April 18, 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
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 "Adults" group.

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 21, 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 "Adults" group.

Monday Afternoon Movie: The Brutalist

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wa...

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

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Dog

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: 6
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Crochet

Monday, April 21, 2025 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego and Mega Blok Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 1 - 4:00 pm for some building block fun. All ages are welcome. 

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M.
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 1 - 4:00 pm for some building block fun. All ages are welcome. 

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 22, 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...

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 22, 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: 9
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 23, 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 "Adults" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Brutalist

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wa...

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

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Financial Literacy: Becoming an Informed Investor

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Tim Knapp from the Seton Hall University School of Law FINRA Investor Advocacy Program to learn important basics to consider before investing. The presentation is designed to ...

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

Join Tim Knapp from the Seton Hall University School of Law FINRA Investor Advocacy Program to learn important basics to consider before investing. The presentation is designed to provide real-world education regarding financial literacy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meditation for Inner Peace

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Many of us worry about the future or dwell upon the past. Our mind is constantly in turmoil. In this program join Ajili Hodari, Esq long time Meditator who will explore the healing...

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

Many of us worry about the future or dwell upon the past. Our mind is constantly in turmoil.

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

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, April 24, 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 "Children" group.

Turtle Craft with SPHS She's the First

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to create an adorable little turtle out of paper.  Space is limited and registration is requi...

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

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to create an adorable little turtle out of paper.  Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library Monthly Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to join our monthly meeting of the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library.The Friends serve as advocates for the development, expansion, & improvement o...

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.

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

Baby Time

Friday, April 25, 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.