Plainfield Public Library

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Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Ave.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
United States

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Featured Events

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 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:

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

Four teens playing video games, connected to a box truck with the log GameTruck and two video game controllers on the side

Gaming Party / Video Game Truck !

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

College Place Steps

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Families, Tweens, Teens

Library Branch: College Place Steps

Age Group: Families, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

The Library Building is closed in November, but we will STILL a Video Game Party!

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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:

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

The Washington Rochambeau Trail, with Julie Diddell

The Washington Rochambeau Trail, with Julie Diddell

Saturday, November 15, 2025 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:

Click REGISTER HERE button above to register.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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:

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

The cover of There, There, by Tommy Orange, along with a graphic of people discussing books and the text Plainfield Public Library, Adult book Club

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

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

Drake House Crafts

Thanksgiving Crafts at the Drake House

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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:

Join us for a fun craft session with Ms. Mary Lou and friends at The Drake House! Get creative, make memories, and have a great time together.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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:

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

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Time	Sun (12/01)	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
All Day	Embracing Stippling: The Art of Lydia Watson All Day 10/21–1/11 Anne Louise Davis (ALD) Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Anne Louise Davis (ALD) Room Event Details: This exhibit showcases the art of Lydia Watson with a display of 32 works on paper: a collection of drawings in which pen and ink dots are used to create 2D visuals.
9 am				Reservation Prevention Links \| Outreach Table 9:15am–1:15pm Outreach Table (Main Floor Reading Room) This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Outreach Table (Main Floor Reading Room) Purpose of Meeting Meet the team from Prevention Links, with information on harm reduction, recovery support programs, and naloxone.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group G.E.D. Testing 9:30am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Computer Lab B This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Literacy, Testing Event Details: Passing the GED exam earns you a state recognized high school diploma showing that you have a high school level of education.
10 am						Dovan Andre \| Same Day Booking 10:00am–11:00am Room 1 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Room 1 Event Details: Day of reservation, taken by jah
11 am		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Adults" group Baby & Me 11:00am–11:30am Babies, Adults Children's Room This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Adults Program Type: Class					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 11:30am–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab A This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab A 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 1:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab C This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Job Search Assistance Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 1:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab B This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Job Search Assistance Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 1:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab B This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Job Search Assistance Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 1:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab C This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Our Labor and Literacy Lab staff is committed to providing the support you need to reach your employment and educational goals.
2 pm
3 pm					Reservation Navigator Office Hours [Healthcare Open Enrollment] 3:30pm–7:30pm Computer Lab A This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab A Purpose of Meeting Meet with a Health Insurance Navigator to learn more about GetCoveredNJ, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) and understand how to use health insurance. All Navigator services are free, confidential and impartial.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Girls Who Code Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Computer Lab A This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab A Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Event, Computer Class, Workshop Event Details: The Plainfield Public Library and the Plainfield-Scotch Plains chapter of the NCNW co-sponsor this Girls Who Code club.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Paint On! Glass Vases 4:00pm–5:45pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Room 2 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Room 2 Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We've got a variety of repurposed glass vases, and special Glass Painting paint. Creative upcycling at it's best-- you supply the creativity. Free. Best for ages 9 to adult
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 5:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab A This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Job Search Assistance	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Labor & Literacy Lab 5:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Computer Lab B This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library Room: Computer Lab B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Job Search Assistance