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herbs

Planning and Planting an Herb Garden

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Herb gardens are both beautiful and useful. Learn how to design and plant one that will reward you with fresh herbs for cooking, teas, fragrance, dyeing or crafting.

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, March 9, 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 Afternoon Movie: Nuremberg

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
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:

A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Goring.

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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 Department of Rare Books & Special Collections-Eva Jurczyk

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

 

crochet

Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

This series is open to all- from beginners who want to learn to those who want to come to sit with others while they work.

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Nuremberg

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
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:

A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Goring.

flower lady

Creative Crafting With Karen

Wednesday, March 11, 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 as we create flower pot ladies.   

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, March 16, 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: Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Monday, March 16, 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:

"Deliver Me from Nowhere" chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 "Nebraska" album.

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Age Group

Bilingual Chinese Time

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Culture, S.T.E.M., Storytimes, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kitty for learning Chinese by reading and writing practice, then make your Snap Circuits projects for New Jersey Makers Day (NJMD) !

Holi Themed Kids Zumba Class

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

Come and dance your heart out at Ms. Jaya's special Holi themed Kids Zumba Class.

For ages 5-12

Intermediate Crochet for Tweens & Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

NJMD Makers Time In-Person

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

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

Craft, Chat and Chill: Mini-Clover Terrariums

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

Join Ms. Jess to plant some clover in honor of St. Patrick’s Day - you might even get lucky and grow some 4-leaf ones! 

Open to students ages 11+ 

Bilingual Chinese Time

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Culture, S.T.E.M., Storytimes, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kitty for learning Chinese by reading and writing practice, then make your Snap Circuits projects for New Jersey Makers Day (NJMD) !

Intermediate Crochet for Tweens & Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

NJMD 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: S.T.E.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects. 

NJMD Robotics & STEM Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M., Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the New Jersey Makers Day (NJMD) week (March 20st - 22nd) special workshop as we learn about Robotics & STEM presented by both teams, Binary Warriors & TechTonics!

Craft, Chat and Chill: Mosaic Picture Frames

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

Join Ms. Jess to learn how to turn trash into treasure. We'll tke old CD's and recycle them to create phenomenal photo frames.

Open to students ages 11 and up. 

Emerging Leaders Public Speaking Workshop

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructor Alex Wordel will introduce important communication skills (making eye contact, being aware of your body language, projecting your voice) and assist students in participating in mock debates in order to prepare for Model UN.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Clean Out the Craft Closet

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

HELP MS. JESS MAKE ROOM FOR NEW SUPPLIES BY WORKING ON  A PAST PROJECT OR USING UP SOME ODDS AND ENDS TO CREATE SOMETHING NEW!

Open to students ages 11+ 

Good Friday and Easter

All Day 4/3–4/5
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Good Friday and Easter

Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Memorial Day

Junteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Juneteenth

4th of July

All Day 7/3–7/5
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for 4th of July

Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Labor Day

Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Eve

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

The library will be closing early for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/29
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve and Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/27
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas

Holiday Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours

Holiday Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours