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Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Community Holiday Card Program

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Support South Plainfield High School students with their senior class projects and help make holiday cards for children at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. All ages are welcome.   ...

Saturday ESL conversation group

11:15am - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Optional

Registration is not required, but we would like to have a way to be in touch with you.

Monday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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 Afternoon Movie: Oppenheimer

1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
Oppenheimer is a biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb. The film follows Oppenheimer's life from his early days as a brilliant physicist to his role in the creation of the most dest...

Paper Crane and Card Program

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Support South Plainfield High School students with their senior class projects by making paper cranes and holiday cards for those in need.  ...

Child CPR

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join instructor Chris Waga RN, CEN for this non-certifying introduction to CPR class!  This is intended for ages 18+     ...

Learn to Crochet

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
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. More...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Play Time

11:15am - 11:45am
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:
Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Christmas Pony Bead Craft

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:
Join us as we craft some colorful Christmas pony beads.  This program is geared for children ages 2 - 5 years old.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Christmas Pony Bead Craft

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:
Join us as we craft some colorful Christmas pony beads.  This program is geared for children ages 5 - 7 years old.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Play Time

11:15am - 11:45am
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:
Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Oppenheimer

1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
Oppenheimer is a biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb. The film follows Oppenheimer's life from his early days as a brilliant physicist to his role in the creation of the most dest...

Social Worker Appointments

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library! We will have a licensed social worker on site who can meet with you privately to offer assistance with a variety of social issues: applying for social programs and benefits--...

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Yarn Gnome Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 11 and up are invited to join us as we craft gnomes out of yarn and toilet paper tubes.  ...

Let's Learn Spanish with Ms. Jailene

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Aprendamos Español:  Let's Learn Spanish with Ms. Jailene:  Simple Spanish lessons taught online through games, songs, flashcards and activities. You only need to register once and you will be sent an invitation to every session. 

This program is presented online only. You can register for it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoy3WdneTY4agSUOdu2vFDtO6mGpa23lROLO_ox0RGAhS79A/viewform ...

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Saturday ESL conversation group

11:15am - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Optional

Registration is not required, but we would like to have a way to be in touch with you.

Friends of Library - Judith Krall Russo Christmas Around the World Program

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Join “the tea lady” Judith Krall-Russo as she discusses Christmas traditions from around the world! We will learn about attending Midnight Mass, burning a yule log, toasting with wassail, lighting a bonfire, and more as we sample various types o...

Monday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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!

Reading Buddies

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  Children will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read to the child or listen to the child read.  Reading Buddies support...