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All Day 10/13 - 4/13
Plainfield Public Library

Announcing Extended Building Closure from Monday, October 13th until mid-April (TBD).Construction Updates: https://www.plainfieldlibrary.info/construction.html

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Description:

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

Program title text with image of Victorian lady painting and a wooden, Victorian watercolor box

Suitable for Framing: A Victorian Woman's Place in Botanic Art & Illustration, with Lesley Parness

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Programming at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Virtual Event
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, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

NJ Makers Day Saturday March 21, 2026

NJ Maker's Day at Cook School

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Families, Tweens, Teens, Everyone

Plainfield Public Library and Cook Elementary School are joining forces this year for NJ Maker's Day.

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

Plainfield Public Library and Cook Elementary School are joining forces this year for NJ Maker's Day.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Front Parking Lot at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Healthcare, Outreach
Age Group:
Everyone

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

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:

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore every Wednesday in March 2026

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Families

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.

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.

Cover of A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones, along with a picture of people discussing books and the text Plainfield Public Library Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club at DuCret Center of Art

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Since the library building is closed for construction, the book club will be meeting at DuCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield NJ. Watch this space for any date or location change.

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

Since the library building is closed for construction, the book club will be meeting at DuCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield NJ. Watch this space for any date or location change.

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
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
En Espanol (In Spanish), Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Candle-Making Class)

Community Outreach: National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Candle-Making Class)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Everyone

In honor of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Iris House, in partnership with I Adore You Ministries, will be hosting a free candle‑making class!

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

In honor of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Iris House, in partnership with I Adore You Ministries, will be hosting a free candle‑making class!

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.

Social Media Post Updated- English

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

Social Media Post Updated- English

Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore for April

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Families

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

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.

Good Friday

All Day
Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

Easter Saturday

All Day
Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore for April

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Families

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

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.

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Front Parking Lot at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Healthcare, Outreach
Age Group:
Everyone

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

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:

Image of open book with pen, reading glasses, and photographs.

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Programming at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM. Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.

Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. 

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

Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM. Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.

Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. 

Upcycling: Tshirt Bag Make & Paint

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Steps (College Place) at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

April 16 is Upcycling Day in New Jersey. And what better way to get ready for Spring and Earth Day to make yourself a new-to-you, upcycled tote bag.

Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Library Steps (College Place)
Age Group: Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

April 16 is Upcycling Day in New Jersey. And what better way to get ready for Spring and Earth Day to make yourself a new-to-you, upcycled tote bag.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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.