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film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: The Smashing Machine

Monday, April 6, 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:

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

Kitty Time

Bilingual Time Verse in Mandarin

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, History, Bilingual

Age Group:

Tweens
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Culture, History, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Bridge of Words, a bilingual program meant to help students learn more about Chinese culture, history and language through poetry. 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Smashing Machine

Wednesday, April 8, 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:

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

Babytime

Baby Time

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

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
cards

Creative Crafting With Karen

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Please join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen for an evening of card making

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Nourish Thrive

Nourish & Thrive Nutrition : Table for One

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Elisa and Ellen from Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center as they present a live demonstration showing how quick and easy it is to prepare balanced, nutritious meals that are perfectly portioned for one person, without the hassle of waste or a

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
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
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!

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 13, 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
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Inclusive Playtime

3:00pm–4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mija as she shares some special activities designed to engage children and encourage them to grow and learn! 

Build with blocks, play with paints, and maybe make a new friend or two!

Social Worker Appointments

5:00pm–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!

Monday Night Movie: The Smashing Machine

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

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

Toddler Storytime

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

Dot Flower Painting

11:45am–12:15pm
Toddlers
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy this spring time craft for children ages 1 - 3 years old. 

Social Worker Appointments

3:00pm–5:00pm
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!

Bilingual Time Verse in Mandarin

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Culture, History, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Bridge of Words, a bilingual program meant to help students learn more about Chinese culture, history and language through poetry. 

Toddler Storytime

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

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Smashing Machine

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

The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him everything.

Social Worker Appointments

3:00pm–6:00pm
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
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.

Kids' Craft: Spring Cleaning (Out the Craft Closet)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Event Details:

JOIN US AS WE MAKE A SPRING-THEMED CRAFT FROM THE LEFTOVER KITS IN OUR CLOSET!

For ages 3 - 10. 

Social Worker Appointments

3:00pm–5:00pm
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!

Creative Crafting With Karen

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen for an evening of card making

Baby Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies
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.

Nourish & Thrive Nutrition : Table for One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Elisa and Ellen from Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center as they present a live demonstration showing how quick and easy it is to prepare balanced, nutritious meals that are perfectly portioned for one person, without the hassle of waste or a

Autism Awareness Story Time

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children of all abilities are invited to join us for this special sensory-friendly storytime with Ms. Dunia. Once stories have been read, we will get creative making a DIY sensory board to take home. 

Makers Time In-Person

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Holidays, S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month we offers Makers Time for making projects at the library. 

Autism Awareness Month Community Event

10:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Event Details:

Representatives from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office will help with PSAID registrations (formerly the special needs registry).

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!

MATH CLUB (Beast Academy) Registration

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 2 - 6 (ages 8 - 13 years old) are invited to sign up and claim a spot at THE BEAST ACADEMY. This is an online self paced program that makes learning math fun! 

Pottery with BISC Pottery Studio

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
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.

1920's Hot Jazz

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
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!

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!