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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

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.

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

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

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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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All Day			Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: South Plainfield Public Library Description: The library is closed in observance of Veteran's Day
9 am							This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Public Speaking Workshop - Session 1 9:30am–10:30am 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: Workshops Event Details:
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 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.
11 am				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 3 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!
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Bilingual Homework Help Group 双语作业帮 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: 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!
1 pm	This event is in the "Everyone" group Diwali Celebration 1:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" 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: Senior Center Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Holidays, Performances Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of fun activities as we celebrate the festival of lights! Featuring performances, crafts and activities, displays and demonstrations, mehndi, snacks and sweets, plus garba and dandiya!			This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Fantastic Four: First Steps 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.
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3 pm				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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Diamond Art Family Program 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us as we work on one of these mandala inspired projects - choose either a fancy corner bookmark, or a lotus coaster!	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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Movie: Fantastic Four: First Steps 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: Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" introduces Marvel's First Family--Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanes
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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Rear of the Children's Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: This program is intended for students in Kindergarten to 4th grade. Students will be paired with a volunteer from the SPHS UNICEF Club. The volunteer will either read to the student or listen to the student read. Reading Bu Disclaimer(s) Registration is Optional Registration is not required, but we would like to have a way to be in touch with you. 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 a holiday wreath. If you would like to bring additional embellishments for the wreath, you are welcome to do so.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beginner 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 Room: Rear of the Children's Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join instructor Pat Publik as she leads Beginner Crochet for tweens and teens. Please bring a skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color and a crochet hook size G or H. No experience necessary. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Chai Time : the history, culture and traditions of India's most popular beverage 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Culture Registration Required Event Details: CHAI TIME: THE HISTORY, CULTURE, & TRADITIONS OF INDIA'S MOST POPULAR BEVERAGE

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