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Closed for Construction

All Day 10/13–3/15
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Description:

Announcing Extended Building Closure from Monday, October 13th until mid-March (TBD).

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Ideal for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, with the NJ Historical Commission

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Programming
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Come learn about New Jersey's Black History with the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Langston Hughes Storytime and Craft at Cindelle's Bookstore

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Families, Tweens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

The Plainfield Public Library invites you to Cindelle’s Bookstore for a Black History Month program honoring Langston Hughes with stories and crafting fun.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Ideal for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room 4
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.

Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM.

Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Valentine's Day Crafts at The Drake House

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Families, Tweens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Plainfield Public Library! Join Ms. Mary Lou & friends for a cheerful afternoon of creative holiday-themed crafts.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

STEAM with Ms. Tee: Snow in a Jar

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Families, Tweens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and learn how to create your own snow storm too! 


Únete a nosotros para una sesión de cuentos y aprende también a crear tu propia tormenta de nieve!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Ideal for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

A special after-school program for teens.

Create a vision board to help you set goals and achieve your dreams!

Presented in cooperation with Union County NJ4S/PreventionLinks.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Black History Month Trivia

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Families, Tweens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Event Details:

Open for those who love to learn and those who want to put their knowledge to the test! Ages 5-13


Abierto para quienes les encanta aprender y para quienes quieren poner a prueba sus conocimientos!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Ideal for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Note: NEW LOCATION!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: College Place Steps
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meetup
Event Details:

We're outdoors again due to construction, but we're braving the cold to share love and hot chocolate with our teen patrons!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room 4
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM.

Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. 

Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

Easter Saturday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room 4
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM.

Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. 

Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Genealogy

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Programming
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

For many, researching before 1870 is a hurdle in African American research. Learn about sources and strategies to trace ancestors back into the Antebellum Era.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room 4
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM.

Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. 

Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Programming
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The American War of Independence was not only a fight for freedom from a world superpower. For the thousands of Black soldiers who fought for the patriot cause, and even more—tens of thousands—for the Loyalists, emancipation was on the line.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library