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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! 

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!

Sharpies and Seeds

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 are invited to join us as we turn miniature pots into personalized planters. 

Chinese Storytime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Event Details:

Enjoy Mandarin storytime with Ms. Kitty.

Fiber Arts Forum

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a creative crochet artist, an eager embroiderer, or even a novice knitter we invite you to join us for this showcase of various fiber arts!

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.

Pokemon Trading Card Game

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

We will have several sets of cards that you can use, or feel free to bring your own to battle! Or just watch and learn more about this iconic game. 

Open to children ages 7 and up. 

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.

Flag Bead Pin Craft

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

Join us as we make these simple patriotic pins in honor of Memorial Day.
 

Open to children ages 7-10.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

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!

Crochet Continued...

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Rear of the Children's Room
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! 

Sensory Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

A drop in program designed to allow individuals with special needs to socialize in a sensory-friendly environment.  All ages and abilities are welcome to attend!

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Cancelled
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.

Seed Pop Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Please join us as 6th graders from Grant School present a special garden themed storytime and then teach us to make seed "lollipops" that can be planted at home. Presented as part of the South Plainfield School District's Day of Service.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

We are closed in observance of Memorial Day

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.

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!

A Taste of Tea and More....

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture
Event Details:

Join our friends from BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association) as they showcase some traditional Chinese culture!

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
Registration
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Main Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

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!