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NJMD Coding

NJ Maker's Day - Online Python Coding Course

Saturday, April 26, 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:

NJ Maker's Day EventAtharva from the Innoverge Edison Coding will introduce Python to kids. Beginners are welcome. Please have your computer prepared for joining this virtual progr...

Open
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: 6
Event Details:

NJ Maker's Day Event

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 26, 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!

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 28, 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!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Love Hurts

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where 'For Sale' signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar winner Ariana DeBose), ...

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

Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where 'For Sale' signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar winner Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

Chinese Storytime

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

Tuesday, April 29, 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!

crochet

Beginner Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, April 29, 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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Love Hurts

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

Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where 'For Sale' signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar winner Ariana DeBose), ...

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

Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where 'For Sale' signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar winner Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead.

Rainbow and Sunshine Craft with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, April 30, 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 a cute craft to celebrate the weather.  Space is limited and registration is requir...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to create a cute craft to celebrate the weather.  Space is limited and registration is required.

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, May 1, 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. 

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, May 2, 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.

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, May 3, 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!

Tea Party

Mother Daughter Afternoon Tea

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Children in grades K - 8 plus a parent/guardian are invited to join us for an afternoon tea party! We will sip tea, enjoy snacks and spend some quality time together doing crafts a...

Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Children in grades K - 8 plus a parent/guardian are invited to join us for an afternoon tea party! We will sip tea, enjoy snacks and spend some quality time together doing crafts and playing games! 

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, May 5, 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!

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Anora

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Br...

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

Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, May 5, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Anora

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Br...

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

Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story.

Busy Babies Social Time

Thursday, May 8, 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. 

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, May 9, 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.

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, May 10, 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!

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, May 12, 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!