Oct-Mar 2025 Closed for Construction All Day 10/13–3/15 Closing Oct-Mar 2025 Closing Closed for Construction All Day 10/13–3/15 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Children, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, with the NJ Historical Commission 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Virtual Programming Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 7 2026 Sat The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, with the NJ Historical Commission 10:30am–11:30am Virtual Programming Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: REGISTRATION REQUIREDCome 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Langston Hughes Storytime and Craft at Cindelle's Bookstore 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Families, Tweens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Langston Hughes Storytime and Craft at Cindelle's Bookstore 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Children, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Room 4 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Crafts at The Drake House 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Families, Tweens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Crafts at The Drake House 3:00pm–4:00pm 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.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents Day All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents Day All Day 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue STEAM with Ms. Tee: Snow in a Jar 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Families, Tweens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue STEAM with Ms. Tee: Snow in a Jar 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Children, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Create Your Dream: Vision Board & Goal Setting Workshop for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Create Your Dream: Vision Board & Goal Setting Workshop for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Black History Month Trivia 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Families, Tweens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Black History Month Trivia 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 5-13Abierto 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Children, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Adult Book Club at DuCret School of Art 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Adult Book Club at DuCret School of Art 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Note: NEW LOCATION!
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Teen Time on the Steps: Hot Chocolate Bar 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Teen Time on the Steps: Hot Chocolate Bar 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Room 4 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Suitable for Framing: A Victorian Woman's Place in Botanic Art & Illustration, with Lesley Parness 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Virtual Programming Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Suitable for Framing: A Victorian Woman's Place in Botanic Art & Illustration, with Lesley Parness 10:30am–11:30am Virtual Programming Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Apr 3 2026 Fri Good Friday All Day Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Good Friday All Day Branches: Plainfield Public Library
Apr 4 2026 Sat Easter Saturday All Day Closing Apr 4 2026 Sat Closing Easter Saturday All Day Branches: Plainfield Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Room 4 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Genealogy 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Virtual Programming Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Genealogy 10:30am–11:30am Virtual Programming 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 May 14 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Room 4 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 14 2026 Thu Memoir Writing Club via Zoom 10:30am–12:00pm 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 May 23 2026 Sat Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Virtual Programming Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 23 2026 Sat Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era 10:30am–11:30am Virtual Programming 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.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Plainfield Public Library