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Online program schedule

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

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

See LMxAC Events List for additional online programs

See Hackensack Meridian Health for upcoming health webinars

Click here for April schedule with descriptions & registration links

Special Programs

WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE - Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 PM

Click here to register. Presented by Edison attorney Kenneth A. Vercammen

AUTISM HAS NO LOOK: PUTTING A SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPECTRUM - Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 PM

Click here to register. Presented by Dr. Terry Magro.

HOME SELLING PROGRAM - Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM

Click here to register. Presented by local realtor Wajiha Kamal.

AVOID GETTING SCAMMED! - Wednesday, May 5 at 3:30 PM

Click here to register. Presented by Melanie Hazim, Outreach Director for the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

MEDITATION FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE - Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 PM

Click here to register.

Weekly / Monthly Programs

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP - Mondays at 8:00 PM

ONLINE BOOK CHAT - Wednesday, April 28 at 2:30 PM

Click here to register. This month's genre: Women's fiction.

ADULT ONLINE BOOK CLUB - Tuesday, May 11 at 4:00 PM

This month's title: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. (NOTE: This title is available to download from Hoopla as an audiobook. Print copies may be requested from the library.)

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP - Thursdays at 4:00 PM

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!

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

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

Click here for April schedule with descriptions & registration links

Special Programs

GIANTS, KINGS & MYTHICAL THINGS: AN INTERACTIVE FITNESS ADVENTURE
(Presented by Housel Fun & Fitness)

This family program will be accessible online through June 1. Click here to register.

VIRTUAL MAGIC PROGRAM

This family program will be accessible online from April 4 - May 2. Click here to register. Presented by Anthony Salazar.

INDOOR SCAVENGER HUNT (ages 6+) - Friday, April 23 at 3:30 PM

Click here to register.

PROPBOX PLAYERS SENSORY-FRIENDLY VIRTUAL THEATRE (all ages) - Saturday, April 24 at 11:00 AM

Click here to register.

Monthly / Twice-Monthly Programs

MESSY HANDS TO ART (ages 5+) - Saturday, at 1:30 PM

Sorry, this program is full! Please see flyer for needed supplies.

Weekly Programs

CRAFTS & CARDS OF KINDNESS (all ages) - Leave your handmade letters, cards, or crafts in our collection box for local homebound seniors. Click here for details.

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.

CHINESE STORY TIME - Mondays at 10:30 AM

Click here to register.

SPANISH STORY TIME - Posted weekly on our YouTube channel

STORY TIME (ages 2-4) - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

Click here to register. During these Storytimes, we will be learning about the Letters of the Alphabet!

CHINESE LANGUAGE BOOK CLUB - Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

Click here to register.

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

Click here to register. During these Storytimes, we will be learning about the Letters of the Alphabet!

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

Click here to register.

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

Click here to register.

CRAFT-ALONG (ages 2 - 4) - Thursdays at 11:15 AM

Click here to register.

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

Click here to register.

BABYTIME SONGS & RHYMES - Fridays at 10:15 AM

Click here to register.

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS & 'TWEENS

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

Click here for April schedule with descriptions & registration links

NOTE: See LMxAC Events List for additional online programs

TWEEN SKETCHING & DRAWING WORKSHOP (ages 8 - 11) - Mondays, April 26 & May 3 at 3:45 PM

Sorry, this program is full!

LET'S PLAY PICTIONARY WITH MS JESS (ages 8+) - Wednesday, April 28 at 4:00 PM

Click here to register.

ONLINE RESOURCES (Click the pictures for details)

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Clubs, Meetings, Classes & Series

See online program schedule, above.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

For the schedule of ongoing children's programs (storytimes, book clubs, playtimes & more), please visit our Kids' page.

TEEN PROGRAMS

For the schedule of ongoing programs for teens, please visit our Teen page.

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB - TUESDAY, at 4:00 PM

The afternoon book club usually meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 4PM. Join us for great discussions about fascinating books! At our meeting, we'll be discussing by . All are welcome! CLICK HERE for the REVISED list of reading selections for 2020.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - WEDNESDAY, at 4:00 PM

Calling all mystery lovers: Join us for the South Plainfield Mystery Book Club! At our meeting we'll be talking about by . All are welcome! CLICK HERE for the full list of reading selections through June 2020.

CHILDREN'S BOOK CLUBS

See our Kids' page and Teen page for schedule.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS

PLEASE NOTE: All classes are currently being held online. Would you like to practice speaking English in an informal setting? The more you talk, the easier it gets! If you would like to practice English, join our conversation group for ESL students and all learners. Native speakers of any language are welcome. Registration is appreciated, but please feel free to drop in to any group that is convenient. You may register at the front desk. Ask about our self-guided practice program! Click here for the new 2020 schedule!

JOB SEARCH COACHING - MONDAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

We are partnering with the Professional Services Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) to offer a program to help job seekers with writing resumes and other job search skills. PSGNB provides a volunteer to hold on-site, one-on-one coaching sessions customized to meet the needs of the individual job seeker. Sessions are by appointment only on Mondays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, and at other times subject to availability. PSGNB is a member-supported organization that has helped over 9,000 people find their next job. They provide free Job Search Skills Workshops at the Piscataway libraries. Visit the PSGNB website for details. To sign up for an appointment, please call or visit the South Plainfield Library. Click here for a printable flyer. For links to helpful job-searching resources, see Useful Websites: JOBS & CAREERS.

INDIVIDUAL COMPUTER TRAINING SESSIONS

Need some computer help, or just a quick refresher on how to use Word, Powerpoint, setting up an email account, or just some Internet basics? Call or stop by the library and sign up for an appointment with a member of the Reference staff. Someone will work with you between 45-60 minutes. Click here for a flyer.

CLASSIC MOVIE SUNDAY

The library will be screening a classic movie at 2:00 PM on one Sunday each month! Presented free; registration is not required. Join us for some classic movie fun! CLICK HERE to see the Classic Movie schedule.

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE

Brand new DVD releases are usually (but not always!) shown on Mondays at 6:30 PM and usually (but not always!) re-run on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM. Presented free; Registration is not required. CLICK HERE to see the Monday Night Movie schedule.

CROCHET CLASSES - CHECK FOR SCHEDULE

This program is for adults and teens age 14 & older; registration required. Series of two hands-on classes teaching basic crochet techniques. Presenter Charlene Varry is a crochet expert who will help you with any crochet problems or questions you my have! Contact the Library for needed materials list. (For related resources, see our Needlework Webfinder.)

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library is a non-profit organization whose members support the Library through advocacy, volunteer services, and fundraising. Friends of the Library meetings are generally held on the fourth Thursday of the month, at 7:00 PM in the library. All are welcome! Please call the library to confirm time and date.

LIBRARY BOARD of TRUSTEES

The Library Board generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the South Plainfield Public Library. All are welcome! Meeting schedules are subject to change. To confirm upcoming meeting dates, please call the library at (908) 754-7885. NOTE: During the pandemic, the Board will be meeting virtually via Zoom.

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