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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

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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

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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

Thursday Night Movie: The Roses

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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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

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

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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

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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: Caught Stealing

Monday, December 15, 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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Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can't play anymore, but everything else is going okay.

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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 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 "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 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 Cancelled Saturday ESL conversation group 11:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: 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 "Adults" group Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 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: The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.			This event is in the "Adults" group The Pilgrims and the Mayflower: From Sea to Shining Sea 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Joel Farkas will tell the tale of why and how the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apple Turkeys 3:00pm–4:30pm Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays Event Details: Our annual Thanksgiving tradition is back! Join us as we turn apple and candy into an adorable turkey shaped treat! For all ages.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Craft, Chat and Chill: Decoupage Leaf Luminary 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 to make this fun fall decoration. 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 "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 Heaven and Earth Grocery Store-James McBride 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 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 8 - 12 years old.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Movie: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 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: The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.	This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Tea - Chinese Book Group 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Culture Registration Required Event Details: Like reading and sharing? Please join our Books and Tea - Chinese Book Club. We will come with a book that we read or have been reading, and share thoughts or reviews then swap.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Poetry Reading with Mr. B 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens, Everyone Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Everyone" 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, Everyone Registration Required Event Details: Award winning poet, author, and teacher Mike Bertram (aka Mr. B) will be on hand to present his newest book of inspirational poetry, "Said the Pen to the Paper: Lessons and Poem from The B-Hive" Registration is strongly requested. Hidden Dangers: How to Keep Individuals with Autism Safe in the Home, School, and Community 5:30pm–7:00pm Virtual Event 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 Program Type: Workshops Event Details: Please note that this is an online meeting. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/Hidden-Dangers
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 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 holiday wreaths. 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 Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library Monthly Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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 Age Group: Adults Event Details: All are welcome to join our monthly meeting of the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paying for College: What’s Changing and What You Can Do 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Parents and students are invited to join representatives from My College Planning Team for this online workshop that will explore recent changes in financial aid, the potential impact, and how your family can adjust to these shifts.

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