Week Calendar

Name: Baby Time
Start: 2025-01-03T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-03T11:15:00-05:00
Location: South Plainfield Public Library

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Baby Time

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers

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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.

Social Worker Appointments

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

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Other

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Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Study Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

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Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!

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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

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Adults

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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!

Chinese Language Storytime - 來聽中文故事 (Hybrid Program)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers, Children

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

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來聽中文故事

請和我們一起開心的聽故事，唱歌，做手工

Join Ms. Kitty for an hour of stories, songs, and crafts presented in Mandarin Chinese!

Adult Trivia Night

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun!

Winner(s) get a modest prize plus bragging rights!

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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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!

LEARN SPANISH : A BEGINNER CLASS FOR ADULTS

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Workshops, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Closed

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture, Workshops, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Professional Spanish teacher Lizbet Arriola will be presenting this 8 week session designed to introduce beginner adult students to the basics of the language to help them learn to read, write, understand, and converse in basic Spanish.

Taste of Culture - Chinese Classical Folk Dance

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Bring your friends for a fun and educational hour of Chinese traditional dance! Instructor Karen Wu will lead us through dances of the Han and Tan Dynasties & share some tasty Chinese snacks!

Baby Time

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies and Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes

https://www.facebook.com/southplainfieldlibrary/

Disclaimer(s)

Adults must stay

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

Books & Cooks - a bilingual cooking program for kids!

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture, Bilingual

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of bilingual (English/Spanish) cooking fun! Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to join Ms.

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10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Monday ESL Conversation Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Babies and Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Babies and Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. Baby Time 10:30am - 11:15am Babies and Toddlers This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. Cancelled Baby Time 10:30am - 11:15am Babies and Toddlers This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Time 11:15am - 11:45am Babies and Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children Event Details: Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time. Disclaimer(s) Adults must stay Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Time 11:15am - 11:45am Babies and Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children Event Details: Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time. Disclaimer(s) Adults must stay Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Saturday ESL conversation group 11:15am - 1:00pm Adults Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. SP Historical Society Train Display 11:30am - 2:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Event Details: Stop by the library to see running model replicas of trains that actually passed through South Plainfield.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Sound of Freedom 1:00pm - 3:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movies Event Details: Sound of Freedom is a 2022 action thriller film about a former Navy SEAL who teams up with a local police chief to rescue a group of children who have been kidnapped by a human trafficking ring.		This event is in the "Everyone" group. SP Historical Society Train Display 1:00pm - 5:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Stop by the library to see running model replicas of trains that actually passed through South Plainfield.
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Flavor of the Month Club: Freeze Dried Candy Taste Test 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: What better way to celebrate the freezing weather than by eating freeze dried candy? We’ll have assorted variety on hand for a tasty afternoon study break.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crochet Class for Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join volunteer instructor Ms. Tyana as she teaches some simple crochet stitches! We will have some supplies on hand, but if you prefer to bring your own, you will need: -Crochet Hook (Size I, J, or K)	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Pom Pom Popper Craft 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M. Event Details: Make a fun and festive pom pom popper with this STEAM craft and activity. Open to children ages 5 - 10 years old.
4 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Tuesday Book Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. *FOR THS MONTH ONLY, WE WILL BE MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 11 @4PM* This month's book is "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Hands Only CPR 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Rear of the Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshops Event Details: Join instructor Chris Waga RN, CEN to learn Hands Only CPR. This is not a certifying class, but rather an introduction to CPR. Registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Adults must stay Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program. This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Worker Appointments 5:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Adults" group. Monday Night Movie: Sound of Freedom 5:15pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Sound of Freedom is a 2022 action thriller film about a former Navy SEAL who teams up with a local police chief to rescue a group of children who have been kidnapped by a human trafficking ring.	Closing Library Closing Early 5:00pm - 6:00pm Branches: South Plainfield Public Library Description: Library will be closing at 5pm today due to the weather	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Pediatric First Aid Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshops Event Details: This class encompasses use of protective gloves, control of bleeding by pressure and bandaging, use of an epinephrine pen, assemble and use of asthma inhaler, and how to apply a splint.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn to Crochet 6:15pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Study Room 2 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Spanish/English Books and Cooks Class 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children Closed Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture, Storytimes, Bilingual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to join this in-person program. Ms. Jailene will read a bilingual book, teach us a few words en Espanol and then show us how to make a quesadilla! Space is limited. Registration is required.

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