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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Tuesday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading 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!

Toddler Polka Dot Painting

11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
For children ages 2 - 5 years old.   ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Teen Chat and Craft with NJ4S

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Students ages 11 and up are invited to join us for an afternoon of casual conversation and crafting squishy keychains as we welcome back our friends from NJ4S. ...

Social Worker Appointments

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library! We will have a licensed social worker on site who can meet with you privately to offer assistance with a variety of social issues: applying for social programs and benefits--...

Chinese Storytime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Event Details:
Enjoy Mandarin storytime with Ms. Kitty. ...

Adult Beginner Crochet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join instructor Dawn Noonan for this 6 week Adult Beginner Crochet workshop! We will meet each Tuesday evening 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the library to learn the basics of crochet! Please note that as we will build on skills learned at each class, we requ...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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: Anyone But You

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple. *This movi...

Children's Book Week Storytime with Bruce the Bear!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us as we celebrate the wonder of children's books at this extraordinary evening storytime, featuring stories, songs, snacks and a very special visit from beloved book bear, Mother Bruce! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Making Cards for Troops Overseas

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
All ages are invited to drop in to create cards with words of encouragement for our troops overseas! ...

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Making Cards for Troops Overseas

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
All ages are invited to drop in to create cards with words of encouragement for our troops overseas! ...

Spring Spanish for Adults

10:00am - 11:00am
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Interested in learning Spanish but don't know where to start? Adults ages 18+ are invited to join us for this 8 week language learning class! Sessions will be taught by professional Spanish teacher Lizbet Arriola and will get you on track to understa...

Saturday ESL conversation group

11:15am - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Optional

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

The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road

12:00pm - 2:45pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:
This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, including concert performances, and films, ...

Zumba Kids Class with Ms. Camille

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Children ages 6+ are invited to join Camille Bonds for an afternoon of fitness fun. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Space is limited and registration is required.  ...

Chinese Calligraphy : A Mom & Me Class

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Children ages 10+ and their parent/guardian are invited to join us for an afternoon learning about the ancient art of Chinese Calligraphy! This class will focus on Heart Traces : using our brush as a bridge to connect with each other.  Please...

Monday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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!

Play-Doh Time

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M.
Event Details:
Open to children of all ages.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Learn to Crochet

6:15pm - 7:30pm
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. More...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Tuesday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading 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!