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Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

11:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Performances
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This free and family friendly community event will celebrate the cultures and contribution of Latin and Hispanic Americans!

Saturday ESL conversation group

11:15am - 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Optional

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

Community Chorus Interest Meeting (South Plainfield Cultural Arts Committee)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Individuals ages 13+ are invited to join us for a meeting to help us gauge interest in a community chorus. Singers of all abilities are welcome - there is no audition required!

Creative Networking Event (South Plainfield Cultural Arts Committee)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

CALLING ALL CREATIVES!

for adults ages 18+ 

Join us for an afternoon of connection & light refreshments!

Please feel free to bring your portfolio and/or talents to showcase!

Monday ESL Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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!

Monday Night Movie: Bad Boys Ride or Die

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

When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name.

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 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.

Chill, Chat and Craft: Pages to Pumpkins

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

Recycle an old book by turning it into a cute pumpkin craft. All supplies will be provided. 

Open to tweens and teens ages 11+.

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 Lessons in Chemistry-Bonnie Garmus

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

 

Chinese Language Storytime - 來聽中文故事 (Hybrid Program)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

來聽中文故事

請和我們一起開心的聽故事，唱歌，做手工

Advanced Beginner Crochet for Adults

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Crochet for adults with instructor Dawn Noonan

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

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.

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Bad Boys Ride or Die

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

When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name.

*THIS MOVIE IS RATED R*

Kids' Sensory Gym with We Rock the Spectrum

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

We Rock the Spectrum, an inclusive gym facility that provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions,

Social Worker Appointments

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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!

Creative Crafting With Karen

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make a Halloween wreath for the spooky season.  This is an advanced project. It requires the full class time to complete. Please arrive on time.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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.

Beginner II Crochet for Tweens & Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads Beginner Crochet II for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet. 

College Scholarships, Grants, & Loans

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Staff from My College Planning Team will lead this program for teens and parents as they discuss the best college cost reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and saving methods.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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.

Fall Fest

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join us for some family friendly, fall themed fun! 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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