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Closed for Construction

All Day 10/13 - 1/31
Plainfield Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Description:

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

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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

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

Cancelled
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.

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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

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.

Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
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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

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.

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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

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

Cancelled
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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Families

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

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. 

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Job Search Assistance

Cancelled
Offsite Event
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 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.

Cancelled
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Saturday, January 24, 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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ Clark Library

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 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.

Cancelled
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

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Families

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

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. 

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy, Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Job Search Assistance

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

Job Search Assistance

Cover of The Color of Water by James McBride, along with a graphic of people discussing books and the text Plainfield Public Library Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club: The Color Of Water

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ North Plainfield Library

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.

Cancelled
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.

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Labor & Literacy Lab @ South Plainfield Public Library

Saturday, January 31, 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.

The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail

The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, with the NJ Historical Commission

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Programming at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Come learn about New Jersey's Black History with the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail!

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Come learn about New Jersey's Black History with the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail!

Memoir Writing Club

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room 4 at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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. 

Library Branch: Plainfield Public Library
Room: Room 4
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. 

Crafts at the Drake House

Valentine's Day Crafts at The Drake House

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Families, Tweens

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Plainfield Public Library! Join Ms. Mary Lou & friends for a cheerful afternoon of creative holiday-themed crafts.

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

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Plainfield Public Library! Join Ms. Mary Lou & friends for a cheerful afternoon of creative holiday-themed crafts.

Presidents Day

All Day
Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library
Memoir Writing Club

Memoir Writing Club via Zoom

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room 4 at Plainfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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.

Saturday Morning History Chat text with image of East Front Street in Plainfield during the early 1920s

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

Good Friday

All Day
Plainfield Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library