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Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This series is open to all- from beginners who want to learn to those who want to come to sit with others while they work.

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

This series is open to all- from beginners who want to learn to those who want to come to sit with others while they work.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 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: Regretting You

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forc

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

Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forc

social work clip art

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 - Jackie Veliz 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 - Jackie Veliz
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Worker
Event Details:

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

Butterfly

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to make a wonderful winter themed craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to make a wonderful winter themed craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

BLANKET

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we create a tie quilt. 

PLEASE BRING FABRIC SCISSORS

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

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we create a tie quilt. 

PLEASE BRING FABRIC SCISSORS

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, February 26, 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, February 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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+

 

 

Black History Month Bingo

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Join us as we learn about great leaders in Black history during this family bingo program. 

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

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

Join us as we learn about great leaders in Black history during this family bingo program. 

Open to children ages 3 and up. 

Intermediate Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

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

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

Public Speaking Workshop

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, February 28, 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!

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, March 2, 2026 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!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Wicked: For Good

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows a

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

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows a

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Beaded lizards

Craft, Chat and Chill: Bead Pattern Keychains

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M.
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Make a keychain with the bead design of your choice. We'll have patterns available for flowers, lizards and more. 

Open to students ages 11 + 

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

Make a keychain with the bead design of your choice. We'll have patterns available for flowers, lizards and more. 

Open to students ages 11 + 

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 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...

Cancelled
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: Wicked: For Good

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows a

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

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows a

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, March 5, 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.

Intermediate Crochet for Tweens & Teens

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rear of the Children's Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, March 6, 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.

Babysitting Certification Course

Babysitting Safety and CPR Course

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

BABYSITTING & CPR CERTIFICATION (certification good for 2 years)

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

BABYSITTING & CPR CERTIFICATION (certification good for 2 years)