Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Community Outreach: Plainfield Career Carnival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Event, Outreach

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Event, Outreach
Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore for April

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

April Crafts at the Drake House

April Crafts at The Drake House

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Come join Ms. Mary Lou and friends at the Drake House. Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of crafting and fun! Ages 3-13

Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Genealogy text in front of an image of a broken brick wall with a tree growing in front of that

Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Genealogy

Saturday, April 18, 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:

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.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore for April

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Teen Time: We're Glad You're Here: Snack and Craft for Teens

Teen Time: We're Happy You're Here!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Steps (College Place) at Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Event, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Library Steps (College Place)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Event, Meetup
Event Details:

It's National Library Week and we want our Teens to know how happy we are that you are here!

Join us for a snack and one or more library themed crafts for ages 13-18 on the Library Steps on the College Place side of the library.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore for April

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Cover of the book The Paris Novel, by Ruth Reichl, along with the words Plainfield Public Library Adult Book club, and a picture of people discussing books

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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:

This month's book club will be held at the DuCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield.

Looking for people to discuss books with? You've found them.

Community Outreach: Month of the Young Child (MOYC) Family Fun Fair at PHS

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The Plainfield Public Schools Division of Early Childhood is hosting their annual Month of the Young Child (MOYC) Family Fun Fair on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Jam N' Skate

Community Outreach: 2026 Jam N’ Skate Arts Fest

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Park at Library Park

Program Type:

Event, Outreach

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Library Park
Room: Library Park
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Event, Outreach
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Closed for Construction

All Day 10/13–4/11
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Description:

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

Community Outreach: Plainfield Career Carnival

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Event, 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.

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.

April 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 join Ms. Mary Lou and friends at the Drake House. Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of crafting and fun! Ages 3-13

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.

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.

Teen Time: We're Happy You're Here!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Steps (College Place)
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Library Steps (College Place)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Event, Meetup
Event Details:

It's National Library Week and we want our Teens to know how happy we are that you are here!

Join us for a snack and one or more library themed crafts for ages 13-18 on the Library Steps on the College Place side of the library.

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.

Adult Book Club

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

This month's book club will be held at the DuCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield.

Looking for people to discuss books with? You've found them.

Community Outreach: Month of the Young Child (MOYC) Family Fun Fair at PHS

4:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The Plainfield Public Schools Division of Early Childhood is hosting their annual Month of the Young Child (MOYC) Family Fun Fair on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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
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.

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Front Parking Lot
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Healthcare, Outreach
Event Details:

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van will offer a wide range of screenings and assessments including:

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

Closed to the Public

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

Community Outreach: 2026 Jam N’ Skate Arts Fest

12:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Library Park
Library Branch: Library Park
Room: Library Park
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Event, 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
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.

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Front Parking Lot
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Healthcare, Outreach
Event Details:

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van will offer a wide range of screenings and assessments including:

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

Honoring Caesar: Plainfield's African American Revolutionary War Teamster

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:

Plainfield’s Caesar is the city’s first identifiable African American resident. He was a freed slave who served in the American Revolution as a teamster, driving a supply wagon for troops stationed at the Blue Hills Fort and Camp.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Independence Day on July 4 and July 5.

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.

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Front Parking Lot
Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Healthcare, Outreach
Event Details:

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van will offer a wide range of screenings and assessments including:

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.