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Black History Month Trivia

Black History Month Trivia

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Children, Families, Tweens
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!

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Families
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.

Book cover of It Ends With Us by Colleen Hover, with image of people discussing books and the text Plainfield Public Library Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club at DuCret School of Art

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Note: NEW LOCATION!

A disposable cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and multiple toppings is held out to the viewer by a brown hand

Teen Time on the Steps: Hot Chocolate Bar

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Steps (College Place) at Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Library Steps (College Place)
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!

Free Tax Help with UnitedWay at the Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Community Outreach: The Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore every Wednesday in March 2026

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Disfruta de canciones, rimas y cuentos. Ideal para niños de 0 a 4 años y sus cuidadores.

Free Tax Help with UnitedWay at the Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Community Outreach: The Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Spring Crafts at the Drake House on March 19th, 2026

Spring Crafts at The Drake House

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate a new season with Ms. Mary Lou and friends at the Drake House. Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of crafting and fun! 

Free Tax Help with UnitedWay at the Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Community Outreach: The Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
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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).

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

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!

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.

Adult Book Club at DuCret School of Art

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Note: NEW LOCATION!

Teen Time on the Steps: Hot Chocolate Bar

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Steps (College Place)
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Library Steps (College Place)
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!

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Community Outreach: The Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach

Disclaimer(s)

Community Event

This event is not sponsored by the Library and is posted on our calendar for informational purposes only. Please contact the program host for more information. The Library does not endorse or condone activities that may occur at a non-library event.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

11:00am–11:45am
Babies, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Disfruta de canciones, rimas y cuentos. Ideal para niños de 0 a 4 años y sus cuidadores.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Community Outreach: The Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach

Disclaimer(s)

Community Event

This event is not sponsored by the Library and is posted on our calendar for informational purposes only. Please contact the program host for more information. The Library does not endorse or condone activities that may occur at a non-library event.

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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. 

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Spring Crafts at The Drake House

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

Celebrate a new season with Ms. Mary Lou and friends at the Drake House. Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of crafting and fun! 

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.