Event List

Closed for Construction

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).

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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 Fool's Story Time "Not an Egg Hunt" Storytime & Scavenger Hunt, Wed. April 1, 3:00 Pm, Library Park, 8;00 College ave

April Fools Storytime & Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Park at Library Park

Program Type:

Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Families, Tweens

It's April Fools' Day!

Time for pranks and jokes!

Come out to Library Park for a fun outdoor storytime and participate in our Definitely-Not-An-Egg-Hunt joke scavenger hunt! Everyone will get a prize/snack as well as a good laugh.

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Library Branch: Library Park

Room: Library Park

Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens

Program Type: Event, Storytime

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It's April Fools' Day!

Time for pranks and jokes!

Come out to Library Park for a fun outdoor storytime and participate in our Definitely-Not-An-Egg-Hunt joke scavenger hunt! Everyone will get a prize/snack as well as a good laugh.

Good Friday

All Day

Plainfield Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Plainfield Public Library

Easter Saturday

All Day

Plainfield Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Plainfield Public Library

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.

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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

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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

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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 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

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.

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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

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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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

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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.

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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

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

Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Everyone

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.

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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

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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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

Thursday, May 21, 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:

View Details

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:

program flyer with 3 cropped images: Battle of Cowpens by William Ramsey, The Death of Major Peirson, in the 1781 Battle of Jersey (1783) by John Singleton Copley, and Soldiers in Uniform by Jean Baptiste Antoine de Verger - watercolor 1871

Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Programming at Plainfield Public Library

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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.

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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.