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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 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

Monday Night Movie: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Monday, January 26, 2026 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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Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything.

Learn to Crochet

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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Culture, Bilingual, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture, Bilingual, Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush.

For ages 18+

HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) for Teen

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Zoom 2 at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Culture, Bilingual

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Zoom 2

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Culture, Bilingual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together.

IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU
如果您有兴趣参加，请注册，我们将向您发送Zoom链接

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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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Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything.

Craft Time with SPHS She's the First

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

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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 wonderful winter craft! Space is limited and registration is required.

Baby Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies

Program Type: Storytimes

Baby Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies

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Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies

Program Type: Storytimes

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 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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Time	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
9 am						This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Public Speaking Workshop 9:30am–11:00am Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Workshops Registration Required Event Details:
10 am	This event is in the "Babies" group Mommy and Me Music and Movement Class 10:15am–10:45am Babies Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room A Age Group: Babies Registration Required Event Details: This music and movement class designed for children and their caregivers is a fun and interactive way to use music, dance and simple exercises to promote bonding, physical development and social skills. Disclaimer(s) Adults must stay Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during this program. This event is in the "Adults" group Monday ESL Conversation Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library 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" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies, 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" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies, 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.	Closing Lincoln's Birthday 10:00am–8:00pm Branches: South Plainfield Public Library Description: The library will be closed for Lincoln's birthday	This event is in the "Babies" group Baby Time 10:30am–11:15am Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies 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 Saturday ESL conversation group 11:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture, Bilingual, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join the instructor Hua Jiang as she teaches us about the art of Chinese Calligraphy as well as the basics of traditional Chinese painting with calligraphy brush. For ages 18+
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Stolen Girl 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Based on extraordinary real-life events, STOLEN GIRL follows the gripping journey of Maureen Danning (Kate Beckinsale), whose life is shattered when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to Lebanon.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Craft, Chat and Chill: Affirmation Mirrors with NJ4S 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Our friends from NJ4S will be on hand to offer support and information as we get creative designing mirrors to help support self-confidence and self-worth! Open to students for 11 and up.			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Makers Time In-Person 3:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room A 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. Valentine Windsock Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room B Event Details: Open to children of all ages.
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 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 Suburban Dicks-Fabian Nicieza IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU This event is in the "Teens" group HSK 6 Prep. (Virtual) 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Zoom 2 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Culture, Bilingual Registration Required Event Details: Working on HSK 6 preparation? Join us to practice together. IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU 如果您有兴趣参加，请注册，我们将向您发送Zoom链接	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Valentine's Day Themed Kids Zumba 4:30pm–5:15pm Children, Tweens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holidays Registration Required Event Details: Come and dance your heart out at Ms. Jaya's special Valentine's Day themed Kid's Zumba class.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Movie: Stolen Girl 5:30pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Based on extraordinary real-life events, STOLEN GIRL follows the gripping journey of Maureen Danning (Kate Beckinsale), whose life is shattered when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to Lebanon.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Detox Your Mind through Meditation 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Zoom 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Many people participate in programs that cleanse the body and eliminate toxins that have accumulated over one’s life. 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 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.	Library Board of Trustee's Meeting 6:00pm–7:15pm 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 Crochet for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 is open to all- from beginners who want to learn to those who want to come to sit with others while they work.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun! Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual! Winner(s) get a modest prize plus bragging rights!

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