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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, January 26, 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

Monday Night Movie: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Monday, January 26, 2026 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:

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

Program Type:

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.

Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting

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

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

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

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 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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All Day	Closing Presidents Day All Day Branches: South Plainfield Public Library Description: The library will be closed for Presidents Day
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 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.	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.	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! This event is in the "Teens" group HSK 6 Prep. 11:00am–2:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room 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
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Madam C. J. Walker–The First Black Female Millionaire 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: History, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Born in 19^th century rural Louisiana to former slaves, Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female, African-American, self-made millionaire in the United States. Known as Madam C.J.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Setting Your Schedule: Student Workshop Presented by SPHS' HerFuture Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Are you a high school student who wants to make the best choices possible for next semester's schedule? Join student reps from the SPHS chapter of HerFuture for some helpful tips and ideas.			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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Valentine's Day Themed Preschool Zumba 4:00pm–4:45pm Babies, Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Multipurpose Room Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holidays Registration Required Event Details: Come and dance your heart out at Ms. Jaya's special Valentine's Day themed Preschool Zumba class.
5 pm
6 pm		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 Creative Crafting With Karen 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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: Join us this month for Creative Crafting with Karen as we create a tie quilt. PLEASE BRING FABRIC SCISSORS	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 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: 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 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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