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Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Social Worker

Age Group:

Adults
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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!

Books and Cooks

Books & Cooks - a bilingual cooking program for kids!

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

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

Join us for an afternoon of bilingual (English/Spanish) cooking fun! Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to join Ms.

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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
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Monday Night Movie: The Friend

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.

Chinese Storytime

Bilingual Book Club - 双语中文读书会－与AI共读 (Virtual Program)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Storytimes, Bilingual

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes, Bilingual
Event Details:

双语中文读书会－与AI共读

六月线上书会－阅读中文书籍，使用人工智能工具增强阅读体验，讨论主题、人物等

Adult Trivia Night

Adult Trivia Night

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
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! 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Friend

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.

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Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Social Worker

Age Group:

Adults
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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!

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Narrative Threads: New Jersey Quilts & Textiles

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

For centuries, people in New Jersey have been producing a stunning variety of textiles. Discover some historic pieces from METC’s collection including quilts, woven textiles, and lace pieces.

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From Sweet Potatoes to French Fries a book talk & signing with phoebe andes

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

Join the author as she takes you through her childhood in the thick jungle of the Caraballo and Cordillera Mountains in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines during World War II with her parents and the guerrilla hospital unit.

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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!

Juneteenth Jamboree

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History, Holidays, Performances
Event Details:

The South Plainfield Cultural Arts Committee and the South Plainfield Public Library invite all ages to join us for Juneteenth Jamboree.

Busy Babies Social Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
Cancelled
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. 

LEARN SPANISH : AN INTERMEDIATE BEGINNER'S CLASS FOR ADULTS

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Instructor Senora Arriola for this 6 week language class 

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Baby Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
Cancelled
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

11:00am–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!

Books & Cooks - a bilingual cooking program for kids!

1:15pm–2:30pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of bilingual (English/Spanish) cooking fun! Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to join Ms.

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: The Friend

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

In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.

Storytime with SafeSplash Swim School

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
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, is your family ready?

Join us for a special water safety themed story time presented by our friends from SafeSplash Swim School.

It's never too early to teach children how to stay safe!

Toddler Storytime

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

Bilingual Book Club - 双语中文读书会－与AI共读 (Virtual Program)

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Culture, Storytimes, Bilingual
Event Details:

双语中文读书会－与AI共读

六月线上书会－阅读中文书籍，使用人工智能工具增强阅读体验，讨论主题、人物等

Adult Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
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! 

Storytime with SafeSplash Swim School

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
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, is your family ready?

Join us for a special water safety themed story time presented by our friends from SafeSplash Swim School.

It's never too early to teach children how to stay safe!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Cancelled
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: The Friend

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

In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.

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!

Narrative Threads: New Jersey Quilts & Textiles

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

For centuries, people in New Jersey have been producing a stunning variety of textiles. Discover some historic pieces from METC’s collection including quilts, woven textiles, and lace pieces.

Busy Babies Social Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
Cancelled
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. 

Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library Monthly Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All are welcome to join our monthly meeting of the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library.

LEARN SPANISH : AN INTERMEDIATE BEGINNER'S CLASS FOR ADULTS

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Instructor Senora Arriola for this 6 week language class 

Baby Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
Cancelled
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.

Taste of Culture - Chinese Calligraphy

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details: