South Plainfield Public Library

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South Plainfield Public Library
2484 Plainfield Ave.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, December 19, 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 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Open

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 22, 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

Build a Santa

Santa Craft with SPHS She's the First

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Open

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 holly jolly Christmas Santa! Space is limited and registration is required.

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

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 (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
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 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 "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 "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Fall Fest 10:00am–1:00pm 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 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 Event Details: All ages are invited to join us for some family friendly, fall themed fun, arts and crafts, games, prizes, snacks and treats, plus pumpkin decorating. (Bring your own pumpkin and we will provide the rest.
11 am			This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play Time 11:15am–12:00pm 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 Event Details: Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time.	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play Time 11:15am–12:00pm 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 Event Details: Enjoy an opportunity to play and socialize after story time.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Apple Kids' Craft 3:30pm–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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Ms. Mija as she teaches us how to turn a paper plate and craft stick into an adorable apple craft. Open to children ages 2 - 5 years old.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Intro to Hip Hop Dance 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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, Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Join instructor Anish Ravi as he introduces students to the fundamentals of Hip-Hop dance in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. This program is open to children ages 9 - 11 years old.