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General Robert Erskine: Mapmaker and Minemaster of the American Revolution

General Robert Erskine: Mapmaker and Minemaster of the American Revolution

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Programming at Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ Clark Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Job Search Assistance

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ Clark Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Literacy, Computer Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

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Closed for Construction

All Day 10/13–1/31
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Description:

Announcing Extended Building Closure from Monday, October 13th until early February (TBD).

Storytime and Crafts at Kennedy Laundromat

5:00pm–7:00pm
Babies, Children, Families, Tweens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled time of stories and crafts, presented by the Plainfield Public Library!

¡Disfruta de un rato de cuentos y manualidades divertidas, gracias a la Biblioteca Pública de Plainfield!

General Robert Erskine: Mapmaker and Minemaster of the American Revolution

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 @ North Plainfield Library

11:00am–3:00pm
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

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 @ Clark Library

2:30pm–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, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for special Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Best for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. 

Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Job Search Assistance

Winter Crafts at 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:

Join us at the Drake House for a craft activity with Ms. Marylou & Friends!

Acompáñanos en The Drake House para una actividad de manualidades con la Sra. Marylou y amigos.

Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

11:00am–3:00pm
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

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.

Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

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 @ Clark Library

2:30pm–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, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for special Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Best for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. 

Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Job Search Assistance

Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

11:00am–3:00pm
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

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 @ Clark Library

2:30pm–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, Children, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for special Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Best for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. 

Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literacy, Computer Class
Event Details:

Job Search Assistance

Adult Book Club: The Color Of Water

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

Book club is tentatively scheduled at the Plainfield Performing Art Center, 724 Park Avenue in Plainfield, for January (due to library construction). Check this site for any updates.