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Baby Time

Thursday, April 9, 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.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, April 10, 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.

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, April 11, 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!

pottery

Pottery with BISC Pottery Studio

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join BISC Pottery Studio for a hands-on pottery experience! Learn hand-building techniques as you create your own ceramic bowl out of clay. All supplies will be provided.

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

Join BISC Pottery Studio for a hands-on pottery experience! Learn hand-building techniques as you create your own ceramic bowl out of clay. All supplies will be provided.

jazz

1920's Hot Jazz

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Everyone

Help the library celebrate Jazz appreciation month!

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

Help the library celebrate Jazz appreciation month!

meditation

Spring Renewal Through Meditation

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

 As the earth shifts from winter's quiet stillness, we too can awaken and bring fresh energy into our lives.

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

 As the earth shifts from winter's quiet stillness, we too can awaken and bring fresh energy into our lives.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club:

 Do you love to read – and then talk about the book? We read a variety of genres, and the discussion is always interesting and insightful.

This month's book is Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun-Elle Cosamino

** IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU**

 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 Do you love to read – and then talk about the book? We read a variety of genres, and the discussion is always interesting and insightful.

This month's book is Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun-Elle Cosamino

** IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU**

 

Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

This is the monthly Library Board of Trustee's meeting.  All are welcome to attend

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

This is the monthly Library Board of Trustee's meeting.  All are welcome to attend

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Babytime

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

Open
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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

Adult Trivia Night

Adult Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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! 

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

esl

Saturday ESL conversation group

Saturday, May 2, 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!