South Plainfield Public Library

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South Plainfield Public Library
2484 Plainfield Ave.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: ESL

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Christy

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a knack for punching people.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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.

Adult Trivia Night

Adult Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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!

film reel and popcorn

Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Christy

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a knack for punching people.

Babytime

Baby Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies

Program Type: Storytimes

Babytime

Baby Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Babies

Program Type: Storytimes

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash; flags of all nations

Monday ESL Conversation Group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

ESL

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: ESL

film reel and popcorn

Monday Night Movie: Hamnet

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Multipurpose Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library

Room: Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

This is the story of Agnes and Will. She is a healer, he is a writer. It is also the story of their children: Susanna, their firstborn, and their twins, Judith and Hamnet. It's also the story of their small village in 16th century England.

crochet

Learn to Crochet

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Main Reading Room at South Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/07)	Mon (6/08)	Tue (6/09)	Wed (6/10)	Thu (6/11)	Fri (6/12)	Sat (6/13)
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 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" 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!
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bowl Reset 2:30pm–4:00pm 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This is a gentle, accessible wellness session combining yoga movement, guided meditation, and a calming sound bowl experience.						This event is in the "Adults" group Just Imagine with Mark Zacharia 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: South Plainfield Public Library Room: Senior Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performances Registration Required Event Details: What if a man really could read your thoughts, or influence you without your knowing? Would any secret be safe? Just Imagine!
3 pm
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 Diamond Eye-Kate Quinn IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE EMAIL spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com AND A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU
5 pm
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 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