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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, January 26, 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: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Monday, January 26, 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:

Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, January 26, 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.

Crab and persimmon

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
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+

 

 

Kitty Time

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) for Teen

Tuesday, January 27, 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

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything.

Mittens

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 3-10 years are invited to join volunteers from She's the First SPHS to make a wonderful winter craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, February 2, 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
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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**

 

Lincoln's Birthday

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

The library will be closed for Lincoln's birthday

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Presidents Day

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 Department of Rare Books & Special Collections-Eva Jurczyk

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

 

Good Friday and Easter

All Day 4/3–4/5
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Good Friday and Easter

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 Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun-Elle Cosamino

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

 

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 Book of Lost Names- Kristin Harmel

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

 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Memorial Day

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 Diamond Eye-Kate Quinn

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

 

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

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 The Husbands-Chandler Baker

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

 

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 Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo-Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

 

Labor Day

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

The library will be closed for Labor Day

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 Queens of Crime-Marie Benedict

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

 

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

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 The Doorman-Chris Pavone

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

 

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 The Spectacular-Fiona Davis

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

 

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

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 Island of Sea Women-Lisa See

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

 

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