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Baby Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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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

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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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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

Learn to Crochet

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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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.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Zoom 1 at South Plainfield Public Library

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Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Zoom 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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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**

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: The Roses

Wednesday, December 10, 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

Program Type: Movies

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

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

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies and Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes

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

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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.

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

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies and Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes

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

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?

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

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: ESL

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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 "Adults" group First Time Homebuyer Seminar 10:00am–12:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Make home ownership a reality! Find out how you can get approved to receive up to $40,000 towards the down payment and closing cost assistance
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 "Adults" group Free Medicare Information Session 11:00am–1:00pm 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: Study Room 2 Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come for an information session on Medicare and Medicaid. Please either call 908-246-3633 or email jestoeckel@gmail.com to sign up 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Online Course - Basics of Biology 11:00am–12:00pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Zoom 2 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: S.T.E.M., Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Atharva from the Innoverge Edison will host a course for 4th-8th graders, Basics of Biology. This is a virtual program online for 6 weeks. This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday ESL conversation group 11:00am–1:00pm 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: 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!
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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Origins of the Jersey Devil 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Myths and legends often have some kernel of historical truth. So, what can we make of the Jersey Devil myth? Is any part of the tale rooted in fact?
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3 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Craft, Chat and Chill: Recycled Book 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 us as we get creative, turning an old discarded book into a whimsical witch centerpiece. Our friends from NJ4S will also be on hand to lend an ear and offer resources and support. Open to students ages 11+.	This event is in the "Adults" group Social Worker Appointments 3:00pm–7:00pm 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: Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Social Worker Event Details: Social Worker Appointments available @ The South Plainfield Public Library!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group AI Workshop by Future Minds AI 3:30pm–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: Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence through demonstrations and hands on coding activities. Please bring your own laptop (laptop is preferred but iPad will also work)	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Makers Time 3:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required 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: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: S.T.E.M. Registration Required Event Details: Each month the library offers open hours for children to make projects.
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. 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 Two Nights in Lisbon-Chris Pavone IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Bilingual Homework Help Group 双语作业帮 (Virtual) 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" 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: Zoom 2 Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Culture, Bilingual Registration Required Event Details: Learning foreign language is challenge. Do you want to study with your friends or classmates? Are you having questions with pronunciation and handwriting in Chinese? Do you need help with your CSL or ESL homework? The library can help!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Zumba for Kids 4:30pm–5:15pm 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: Culture, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Join instructor Ms. Jaya for this special Navratri themed Zumba class featuring a fun mix of Bollywood, Garba, & simple Zumba steps to keep the energy high and festive! Disclaimer(s) Adults must stay Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Dot Mandala: Jewelry Making 5:30pm–7:45pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: In this session, participants will learn how to create beautiful jewelry using dot mandala art techniques. Everyone will design and paint their own jewelry set, which will include earrings and a pendant.
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 Beginner Crochet for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Main Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This series will focus on teaching how to read and follow a pattern.	This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Crafting With Karen 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Please join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we create Ceramic Pumpkin Teapots Arriving on time is appreciated.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Intermediate Crochet for Tweens & Teens 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required 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 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads intermediate crochet for tweens and teens. This class is for tweens and teens who have some crocheting experience and who can chain and single crochet and read a pattern.

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