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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Stolen Girl

Monday, February 9, 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:

Based on extraordinary real-life events, STOLEN GIRL follows the gripping journey of Maureen Danning (Kate Beckinsale), whose life is shattered when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to Lebanon.

meditation

Detox Your Mind through Meditation

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many people participate in programs that cleanse the body and eliminate toxins that have accumulated over one’s life.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, February 9, 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.

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, February 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 Suburban Dicks-Fabian Nicieza

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

 

Kitty Time

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 10, 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

crochet

Crochet for Adults

Tuesday, February 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: Stolen Girl

Wednesday, February 11, 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:

Based on extraordinary real-life events, STOLEN GIRL follows the gripping journey of Maureen Danning (Kate Beckinsale), whose life is shattered when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to Lebanon.

Adult Trivia Night

Adult Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults
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! 

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, February 13, 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
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Valentines for Vets

2:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us to create heartfelt and handmade valentines that will be delivered to our local veteran’s hospital to wish the brave men & women who served a Happy Valentine’s Day, and to thank them for their service!

Lunar New Year Celebration

10:15am–12:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, History, Performances, Bilingual
Event Details:

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!

Mommy and Me Music and Movement Class

10:15am–10:45am
Babies
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room A
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Event Details:

This music and movement class designed for children and their caregivers is a fun and interactive way to use music, dance and simple exercises to promote bonding, physical development and social skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Monday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
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!

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.

Monday Night Movie: Stolen Girl

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

Based on extraordinary real-life events, STOLEN GIRL follows the gripping journey of Maureen Danning (Kate Beckinsale), whose life is shattered when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to Lebanon.

Detox Your Mind through Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many people participate in programs that cleanse the body and eliminate toxins that have accumulated over one’s life.

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies, 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.

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. 

Tuesday Book Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 Do you love to read – and then talk about the book? We read a variety of genres, and the discussion is always interesting and insightful.

This month's book is Suburban Dicks-Fabian Nicieza

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

 

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual)

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

Library Board of Trustee's Meeting

6:00pm–7:15pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Event Details:

This is the monthly Library Board of Trustee's meeting.  All are welcome to attend

Crochet for Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies, 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: Stolen Girl

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

Based on extraordinary real-life events, STOLEN GIRL follows the gripping journey of Maureen Danning (Kate Beckinsale), whose life is shattered when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to Lebanon.

Social Worker Appointments

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Study Room 1 - Jackie Veliz
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Worker
Event Details:

Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

Valentine's Day Themed Kids Zumba

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:

Come and dance your heart out at Ms. Jaya's special Valentine's Day themed Kid's Zumba class.

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! 

Lincoln's Birthday

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

The library will be closed for Lincoln's birthday

Baby Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies
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.

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

12:00pm–2:00pm
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:

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+

 

 

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.