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Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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
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!

Langston Hughes Storytime

Langston Hughes Storytime and Craft at Cindelle's Bookstore

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

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

The Plainfield Public Library invites you to Cindelle’s Bookstore for a Black History Month program honoring Langston Hughes with stories and crafting fun.

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

STEAM with Ms. Tee

STEAM with Ms. Tee: Snow in a Jar

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Children, Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and learn how to create your own snow storm too! 

Únete a nosotros para una sesión de cuentos y aprende también a crear tu propia tormenta de nieve!

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

The arms and hands of a person with brown skin and white shirtsleeves are seen pinning items for a vision board on a cork bulletin board

Create Your Dream: Vision Board & Goal Setting Workshop for Teens

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

A special after-school program for teens.

Create a vision board to help you set goals and achieve your dreams!

Presented in cooperation with Union County NJ4S/PreventionLinks.

Black History Month Trivia

Black History Month Trivia

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Children, Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Event Details:

Open for those who love to learn and those who want to put their knowledge to the test! Ages 5-13

Abierto para quienes les encanta aprender y para quienes quieren poner a prueba sus conocimientos!

Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

A disposable cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and multiple toppings is held out to the viewer by a brown hand

Teen Time on the Steps: Hot Chocolate Bar

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
College Place Steps

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: College Place Steps
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meetup
Event Details:

We're outdoors again due to construction, but we're braving the cold to share love and hot chocolate with our teen patrons!

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Memorial 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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plainfield Public Library

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.

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.

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.

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.