South Plainfield Public Library

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South Plainfield Public Library
2484 Plainfield Ave.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, January 2, 2026 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, January 5, 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: Good Fortune

Monday, January 5, 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:

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.

THIS MOVIE IS RATED R

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Good Fortune

Wednesday, January 7, 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:

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.

THIS MOVIE IS RATED R

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 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, January 12, 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 Real Pain

Monday, January 12, 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:

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, January 12, 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.

book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 The Berry Pickers-Amanda Peters

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

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
10 am			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. 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 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. 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 Busy Babies Social 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. 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 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. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Taste of Culture - Asian, Indian Dance Bharatanatyam 10:00am–12:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Senior Center Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Culture, Performances, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Jahnavi Kunchey, from the Naatya Mayura school, will introduce one of the four classic Indian dances - Bharatanatyam.
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3 pm					This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group School of Rock Music Time 3:45pm–4:30pm 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: Games & Activities Event Details: Join our friends from School of Rock South Plainfield for this fun and interactive program designed to spark musical curiosity! They will also have kid-sized instruments on hand that participants will be encouraged to play & explore!
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Yoga and Mindfulness 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled 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 ages 4-7 are invited to join us as we learn some simply yoga poses and how to practice mindfulness. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle as well as a yoga mat, towel, or blanket! Disclaimer(s) Adults must stay Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.
5 pm			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		This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled Craft & Play in the Park 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Outside Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities Event Details: Meet us outside in Willow Park to make a fantastic frisbee out of simple paper plates, and then have fun flying these crafty creations with your friends! (Not a fan of frisbees? No problem!