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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
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
Library Branch: Library Park
Room: Library Park
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Program Type: Event, Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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
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.

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
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
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.

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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.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

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:

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.

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:

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

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.

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/26–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

Christmas Break

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

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.