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Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Marty Supreme

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
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:

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. This movie is rated R.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, April 23, 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
Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, April 24, 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
Event Details:

Today is a special session featuring special guests Baby Bandstand!

Music! Puppets! Bubbles! & Other Fun!

gardening

Introduction to Gardening

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intro to Gardening (for all experience levels)

-Seed growing & transplanting tips

-Container, bed, and vertical growing 

-Companion planting, and succession growing

-Soil health and composting

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

Age Group:

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

Monday Night Movie: Christy

Monday, April 27, 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:

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a knack for punching people.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, April 27, 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.

Adult Trivia Night

Adult Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 28, 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! 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Christy

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
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:

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a knack for punching people.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, April 30, 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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Chai Time : the history, culture and traditions of India's most popular beverage

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

CHAI TIME: THE HISTORY, CULTURE, & TRADITIONS OF INDIA'S MOST POPULAR BEVERAGE

Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Memorial Day

African Origins of the Queen Mother Tradition

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rev. Dr. Queen Mother Imakhu, author, cultural educator, scholar and African-diasporic theologian, has been an enstooled Queen Mother since 2006. She shares the ancient African history of the powerful Queen Mother position.

Junteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Juneteenth

4th of July

All Day 7/3–7/5
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for 4th of July

Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Labor Day

Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Eve

4:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing early for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/29
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve and Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/27
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas

Holiday Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours

Holiday Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours

Holiday Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

All Day 12/31–1/3
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day