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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 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
crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, December 8, 2025 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, December 9, 2025 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 James-Percival Everett

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

 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Roses

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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:

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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
film reel and popcorn

Thursday Night Movie: The Roses

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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:

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 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
Kitty Time

Bilingual Homework Help Group (Virtual)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

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

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge, but it is worth the effort! Do you have questions about pronunciation or writing Chinese characters? Do you need help with your CSL or ESL homework?

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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, December 15, 2025 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: Caught Stealing

Monday, December 15, 2025 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:

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can't play anymore, but everything else is going okay.

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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.

Play Time

11:15am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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. 

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.

Play Time

11:15am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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. 

Jingle, Jump, & Shine, a Holiday Zumba Party

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are turning up the holiday cheer with this high energy kid's ZUMBA party packed with fun, laughter, and festive moves!

Please wear something festive- Santa hat, reindeer ears, jingle bells, or anything sparkly and bright!

Reading Buddies

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

This program is intended for students in Kindergarten to 4th grade.  Students will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read to the student or listen to the student read.  Reading Bu

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Optional

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

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.

Play Time

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

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.

Play Time

11:15am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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. 

Santa Craft 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 holly jolly Christmas Santa! Space is limited and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

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.

Play Time

11:15am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Christmas Eve

Christmas

All Day 12/25–12/26
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Christmas

holiday hours

9:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

4:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

4:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library

holiday hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

Snow Day Social

12:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Need a break from the boredom of winter break? Stop by the library and maybe meet a new friend or two! We will have board games, craft supplies and everything you need for the perfect cup of hot cocoa. 

holiday hours

4:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Day