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Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Good Fortune

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.

THIS MOVIE IS RATED R

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: A Real Pain

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

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

This month's book is The Berry Pickers-Amanda Peters

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

 

Kitty Time

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) for Teen

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Real Pain

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother.

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Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
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.

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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.

One-on-One Computer Help

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Plainfield Public Library’s Digital Literacy Lab is on the move!

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Good Fortune

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.

THIS MOVIE IS RATED R

Social Worker Appointments

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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!

Baby Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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.

One-on-One Computer Help

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Plainfield Public Library’s Digital Literacy Lab is on the move!

Kid Craft: Marshmallow Snowflakes

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mija for a fun afternoon of building beautiful (and delicious!) marshmallow snowflakes!

Open to children ages 5 - 10 years old. 

Baby Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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.

Kid Craft: Cotton Ball Snowman

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room B
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman? Out of cotton of course! We all know that like Olaf, Ms. Mija also prefers to keep things warm!

Open to children ages 2 - 7. 

Saturday ESL conversation group

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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!

Monday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
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!

Monday Night Movie: A Real Pain

5:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother.

Learn to Crochet

6:15pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Paint a Winter Scene

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jess for a cozy craft session spent painting a serene winter scene (and if you aren’t a fan of the ice and snow season, then you may of course paint a design of your choice!)

Open to students ages 11+.

Tuesday Book Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
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 The Berry Pickers-Amanda Peters

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

 

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) for Teen

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. 

Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

6:00pm–7:15pm
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

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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.

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Real Pain

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother.

Social Worker Appointments

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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!

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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.

Adult Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
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! 

Baby Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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.