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Featured Events

Free Tax Help with UnitedWay at the Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Community Outreach: The Plainfield Senior Citizens Center

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
A selection of pendants made with heat-shrink craft plastic

Teen Craft at DuCret: Shrink Plastic Jewelry

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Workshop

Age Group:

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

DuCret Center for Art is kindly hosting us for a teen craft while the library is closed. Join us at the Center at 1030 Central Avenue and bring your creativity.

Black History Month Trivia Flyer

Black History Month Trivia (Rescheduled)

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

Program Type:

Event

Age Group:

Children, Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families, Tweens
Program Type: Event
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 every Wednesday in March 2026

Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore

Wednesday, March 18, 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. 

Disfruta de canciones, rimas y cuentos. Ideal para niños de 0 a 4 años y sus cuidadores.

Spring Crafts at the Drake House on March 19th, 2026

Spring Crafts at The Drake House

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Celebrate a new season with Ms. Mary Lou and friends at the Drake House. Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of crafting and fun! 

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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
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.

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
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:

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
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
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
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