Plainfield Public Library

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Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Ave.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
United States

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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

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.

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

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Time	Sun (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
All Day	Closing Closed for Construction All Day 10/13–4/13 Branches: Plainfield Public Library Description: Announcing Extended Building Closure from Monday, October 13th until mid-April (TBD).
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Genealogy 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Virtual Programming Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Families" group Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore 11:00am–11:45am Babies, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Families" group 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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3 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Tweens" group April Crafts at The Drake House 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Families, Tweens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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