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Books and Tea - Chinese Book Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Culture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Like reading and sharing? Please join our Books and Tea - Chinese Book Club. We will come with a book that we read or have been reading, and share thoughts or reviews then swap. 

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, January 22, 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
Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, January 23, 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
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, January 26, 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: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Monday, January 26, 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:

Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Crab and persimmon

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush. 

For ages 18+

 

 

Kitty Time

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) for Teen

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

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

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. 

IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU
如果您有兴趣参加，请注册，我们将向您发送Zoom链接

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything.

Mittens

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
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 wonderful winter craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

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Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Makers Time In-Person

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
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. 

Learn to Crochet

6:15pm–7:30pm
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.

Craft, Chat and Chill: Beaded Snowflake with NJ4S

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

Our friends from NJ4S will be on hand to offer support and information as we create some beautiful, beaded snowflakes

Open to students ages 11+ 

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) for Teen

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. 

IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU
如果您有兴趣参加，请注册，我们将向您发送Zoom链接

Makers Time In-Person

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
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. 

Public Speaking Workshop

9:30am–11:00am
Tweens, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft, Chat and Chill: Heart Keychain Craft

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 make one of these cute heart keychains - the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Open to students ages 11 and up. 

Craft, Chat and Chill: Affirmation Mirrors with NJ4S

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

Our friends from NJ4S will be on hand to offer support and information as we get creative designing mirrors to 
help support self-confidence and self-worth!

Open to students for 11 and up. 

Lincoln's Birthday

10:00am–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Lincoln's birthday

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Presidents Day

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
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

Holiday Hours

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

The library has special holiday hours