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Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Last Breath

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Movies

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Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

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A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.

Social Worker Appointments

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

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!

Sweet Treats: Desserts & Delicacies from the Garden State

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Lectures

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Everyone

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

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This program explores a variety of “sweet” culinary traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries and considers how the treats we enjoy have changed. It also discusses the process and ingredients of making these food items, then and now.

Taste of Asian Culture : The Art of Chinese Landscapes

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Arts & Crafts, Culture, Bilingual, Workshops

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Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Bilingual, Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese landscaping painting.

Reignite Your Purpose Through Self-Care

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Health & Wellness

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

The workshop, Reignite Your Purpose Through Self-Care, is designed to help attendees prioritize their well-being as a tool for personal growth and empowerment. This interactive session will explore:

New Jersey Shipwrecks

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Lectures

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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ESL

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: ESL

Monday Night Movie: The Unbreakable Boy

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Movies

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Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future.

Learn to Crochet

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Main Reading Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

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

Tuesday, May 20, 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

Event Details:

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!

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Time	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. Cancelled 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. Cancelled 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. Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. Cancelled Busy Babies Social Time 10:30am - 11:15am Babies and Toddlers This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies and Toddlers Event Details: This new program allows for babies and caregivers to spend some time socializing with each other in an informal and relaxed maner. Please note this will not be a structured program but we will have toys and books set out to enjoy.	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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Children" group. Cancelled Musical Friends with Garden State Music Therapy Services 10:00am - 11:00am Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Madison from GSMTS for a session of music making fun! Music therapy can be beneficial to individuals on the spectrum by helping support communication, social skills, emotional regulation and sensory processing.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Saturday ESL conversation group 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Rear of the Children's 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!
12 pm	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mommy & Me Zumba 12:30pm - 1:15pm Babies and Toddlers, Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Children and their parent or guardian are invited to join us for an afternoon of fitness fun with instructor Ms. Jaya This session is for children ages 2 - 5. Registration is required.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Last Breath 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sweet Treats: Desserts & Delicacies from the Garden State 1:30pm - 3:15pm Everyone Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: This program explores a variety of “sweet” culinary traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries and considers how the treats we enjoy have changed. It also discusses the process and ingredients of making these food items, then and now.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Taste of Asian Culture : The Art of Chinese Landscapes 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Bilingual, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese landscaping painting.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Reignite Your Purpose Through Self-Care 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The workshop, Reignite Your Purpose Through Self-Care, is designed to help attendees prioritize their well-being as a tool for personal growth and empowerment. This interactive session will explore:
3 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Craft, Chat and Chill: Magazine Strip Silhouette Art 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Ms. Jess as she shows us how to recycle old magazines into amazing works of art. Open to students ages 11+.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Mommy & Me Zumba 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Children and their parent or guardian are invited to join us for an afternoon of fitness fun with instructor Ms. Jaya This session is for children ages 6 - 12 years old. Registration is required.	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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Lions of Fifth Avenue-Fiona Davis IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU	This event is in the "Children" group. Pasta Butterfly Art with SPHS She's the First 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 serene spring scene featuring beautiful butterflies made out of colored pasta. Space is limited and registration is required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Worker Appointments 4:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Taste of Asian Culture - Lion Dance Workshop 4:30pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Culture, Games & Activities, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: LION DANCE WORKSHOP Join us as we learn all about the traditional Lion Dance! This workshop is open to students ages 8-16 years old.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Monday Night Movie: Last Breath 5:30pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Chinese Language Storytime - 來聽中文故事 (Hybrid Program) 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: 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!
6 pm		Library Board of Trustee's Meeting 6:00pm - 7:15pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Event Details: This is the monthly Library Board of Trustee's meeting. All are welcome to attend	This event is in the "Adults" group. Creative Crafting With Karen 6:00pm - 7:45pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Please join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we enjoy an evening of acrylic painting. Arriving on time is appreciated.

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LION DANCE WORKSHOP