Program schedule

ADULT PROGRAMS

The library will be OPEN 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3rd. All morning programs will be CANCELLED that day.

NOTE: Most programs take place using Zoom and require email registration - click the titles for details.

Get our monthly ADULT EVENTS NEWSLETTER in your email!

See LMxAC Events List for additional online programs

See Hackensack Meridian Health for upcoming health webinars

Special Programs

The South Plainfield Public Library is excited to announce our 2021 Summer Reading Program for Adults! Registration started on Monday, June 21st - you may sign up online or at the library. Click on the whale for details!

SPARK JOY TIDYING PROGRAM - Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM

Click here to register. Presented by KonMari® organizer Shannon Huneycutt.

DECLUTTER YOUR KITCHEN TODAY - Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 PM

Click here to register. Presented by bestselling author and Organizing Humorist Jamie Novak.

Weekly / Monthly Programs

ADULT ONLINE BOOK CLUB - Tuesday, August 10 at 4:00 PM

We will be discussing City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP - Saturdays, August 7, 14, 28, September 4, at 11:15 AM

IN-PERSON EVENT This group will meet inside the library - masks required!

CLASSIC MOVIE VIRTUAL VIEWING - Fridays at 2:00 PM

NOTE: You can find links to all of our past Classic Movie presentations on our Wordpress page!

Past Programs posted on YouTube

WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE - Now available on video!

Click here to view video. Presented by Edison attorney Kenneth A. Vercammen

HOME SELLING PROGRAM - Now available on video!

Click here view video. Presented by local realtor Wajiha Kamal.

HOME BUYER'S GUIDE - Now available on video!

Click here to view video. Presented by local realtor Wajiha Kamal.

KIDS PROGRAMS

The library will be OPEN 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3rd. All morning programs will be CANCELLED that day.

During the month of August, kids of all ages can enjoy our Pokémon and Jungle Animals scavenger hunt, and get a chance to win a gift card from a local business! Just stop by the Children's Room to pick up a pamphlet, then see how many characters you find in the room.

Click here for AUGUST schedule with descriptions & registration links

NOTE: Many programs take place using Zoom and require online or email registration - click the titles for details.

Please click here for guidance on attending our in-person programs

Get our monthly CHILDREN'S EVENTS NEWSLETTER in your email!

Special Programs

During the month of August, kids of all ages can enjoy our Pokémon and Jungle Animals scavenger hunt, and get a chance to win a gift card from a local business! Just stop by the Children's Room to pick up a pamphlet, then see how many characters you find in the room.

SENSORY TRAIL - Wednesday, August 4 at 5:00 PM

OUTDOOR EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

ALPHABET SCAVENGER HUNT WITH MS MIJA (ages 3 - 5) - Monday, August 9 at 12:30 PM (session 1)

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

ALPHABET SCAVENGER HUNT WITH MS MIJA (ages 3 - 5) - Monday, August 9 at 3:30 PM (session 2)

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

SCIENCE OF LAVA LAMPS (grades 3 - 8) - Monday, August 9 at 4:00 PM

ONLINE PROGRAM Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

ROCK OUT WITH MR RAY (ages 2 - 8) - Monday, August 16 at 10:30 AM

OUTDOOR PROGRAM! Click here to register.

Weekly Programs

Don't forget to stop by the library and pick up one of our weekly Take & Make craft kits to go along with our Zoom storytimes! At the beginning of each week, a new seasonally-themed craft kit will be available. You can pick up craft kits by coming into the library, or request them using our contactless curbside service.

<<< IN-PERSON WEEKLY PROGRAMS >>>

BABY TIME (ages 0-2) - Friday, August 6 at 10:15 AM (session 1)

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

BABY TIME (ages 0-2) - Friday, August 6 at 11:00 AM (session 2)

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

TODDLER TIME (ages 2-4) - Monday, August 9 at 10:30 AM

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

TODDLER TIME (ages 2-4) - Tuesday, August 10 at 10:30 AM

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

TODDLER TIME (ages 2-4) - Tuesday, August 10 at 11:15 AM

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

STORY TIME (ages 4-6) - Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

<<< ONLINE WEEKLY PROGRAMS >>>

PLEASE NOTE: All online BABYTIME sessions have been cancelled due to lack of registration.

BILINGUAL STORYTIMES: SPANISH & CHINESE

Posted weekly on our YouTube channel.

TODDLER TIME ONLINE (ages 2-4) - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register.

TODDLER TIME ONLINE (ages 2-4) - Thursdays at 10:30 AM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register.

LETTER LESSONS ONLINE (ages 2-4) - Thursdays at 11:15 AM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register.

LET'S LEARN SPANISH ONLINE - Thursdays at 6:30 PM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register.

LUNCH WITH A LIBRARIAN (ages 6 - 9) - Fridays at 12:15 PM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS & 'TWEENS

The library will be OPEN 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3rd. All morning programs will be CANCELLED that day.

Click here for AUGUST schedule with descriptions & registration links

NOTE: Many programs take place using Zoom and require online or email registration - click the titles for details.

Get our monthly CHILDREN'S EVENTS NEWSLETTER in your email!

Please click here for guidance on attending our in-person programs

NOTE: See LMxAC Events List for additional online programs

BOOK BUZZ (grades 4 - 9) - Thursday, August 5 at 4:00 PM

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required.. Click here to register. Topic: Mysteries.

BOOK BUZZ ONLINE (grades 4 - 9) - Friday, August 6 at 4:00 PM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register. Topic: Mysteries.

SCIENCE OF LAVA LAMPS (grades 3 - 8) - Monday, August 9 at 4:00 PM

ONLINE PROGRAM Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

TWEEN CRAFT: DECORATE DRAGON EGGS (grades 4 - 9) - Thursday, August 12 at 3:30 PM (session 1)

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

TWEEN CRAFT: DECORATE DRAGON EGGS (grades 4 - 9) - Thursday, August 12 at 4:30 PM (session 2)

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required. Click here to register.

GAMING (grades 4 - 9) - Thursday, August 19 at 4:00 PM

IN-PERSON EVENT Spaces limited; registration required.. Click here to register.

GAMING ONLINE (grades 4 - 9) - Friday, August 20 at 4:00 PM

ONLINE PROGRAM Click here to register.

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