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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.

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!

Medicare Education Workshop

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

This program will talk about:

- The basics of Medicare including eligibility, the different parts of Medicare and enrollment periods.

- Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage plans

- Prescription drugs

Mindfulness Journaling with NJ4S

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

Join us for a discussion about the benefits of journaling and then make a journal of your own to keep.
Open to students ages 11 and up. 

Tuesday Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 Homegoing-Yaa Gyasi

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

 

Chinese Storytime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
Event Details:

Enjoy Mandarin storytime with Ms. Kitty.

Social Worker Appointments

5:00pm - 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!

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: 7

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.

Butterfly Windsock Painting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Open to children ages 4 - 6 years old. 

Zumba Kids Class with Ms. Camille

5:00pm - 5:45pm
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: 20
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. 

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.

Crochet Continued...

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Students ages 10 - 13 years old who have already completed our Beginning Crochet Workshop, or who have a basic knowledge of crochet stitches are welcome to join us each Thursday evening (May 9 - June 13) as we work on an adorable mini mat! 

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.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 the contributions and influences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and enjoy demonstrations, displays, crafts, food and fun. 

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.

Creative Crafting With Karen

2:30pm - 4:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we make a gnome flowerpot. 

 

** PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN ADULT CRAFT ONLY, ANYONE UNDER 18 WILL NOT BE ADMITTED**

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!

Reading Buddies

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  Children will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club.  The volunteer will either read to the child or listen to the child read.  Reading Buddies supp

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.

Adult Trivia Night

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
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!