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Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 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
crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book is James-Percival Everett

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

 

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Roses

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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:

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
film reel and popcorn

Thursday Night Movie: The Roses

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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:

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Kitty Time

Bilingual Homework Help Group (Virtual)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library
Room: Zoom 2
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Culture, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge, but it is worth the effort! Do you have questions about pronunciation or writing Chinese characters? Do you need help with your CSL or ESL homework?

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, December 15, 2025 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Christmas Eve

Christmas

All Day 12/25–12/26
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Christmas

holiday hours

9:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

4:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

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

holiday hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library has special holiday hours 12/27/25-12/30/25

holiday hours

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

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of New Year's Day