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Reading Rainforest

The newly renovated Plainfield Public Library’s Children’s Library, the "Reading Rainforest,” is our gift to the children of Plainfield.  Featuring a rainforest mural, new computers, a media center, puppet theater and a special area for tweens, the space emphasizes today’s environmental issues while paying  tribute to the multiculturalism that is Plainfield.

Schools, Camps, etc. MUST call ahead to make arrangements for groups of more than 10 children.

Childrens room hours. Closed Sundays. Call 908-757-1111 ext. 1200 for information
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Children's Resources

Check out some of the databases
available for children!

Vea un video (en español) sobre todas nuestras bases de datos para niños.

ABCMouse online resource buttonOver 10,000 interactive learning activities for children ages 2 - 8+

 

HelpNow tutoring online resourceFree One-on-One tutoring in English and Spanish in a variety of subjects. All you need is your Library card!


Britannica library online resource buttonBritannica Library delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information.



Middle Search Plus online resource button

Contains full text for more than 150 popular middle school magazines.
In-Library use


Novelist online resource buttonNonfiction and recreational reading interests for children in Pre-K
through middle school.



Tumblebooks online resource button Animated picture books which
you can read or have read to you.
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Children's Programs in October

The library is CLOSED for construction. We will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Please enjoy our outdoor and remote programs while the building is closed.

View Printable Calendar / Ver Calendario Imprimible

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

This is an ongoing program for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Learn more HERE.

Kids Crafts @ The Drake House

Join us on Thursday 10/23 @3-4PM at The Drake House, 602 W. Front St. (ages 3-13).

HALLOWEEN PROGRAMS (printable)

Halloween Extravaganza! on Monday, 10/27 @3 to 4:30PM on the Library Steps (Ages 18 and under).

Spooky Scavenger Hunt on Tuesday, 10/28 @3:30PM in Library Park (Ages 18 and under).

Storytime and Costume Parade on Wednesday, 10/29 @11AM in Library Park (Ages 6 and under).

STEAM with Ms. T

Tuesday, 10/14 at 3:30PM on the Library Steps (ages 5-13).

Storytime

Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 11AM in the Children's Room or in Library Park (ages 3 and under).

Hispanic Heritage Bilinigual Storytime on Monday, 10/6 at 3:30PM in the Children's Room (ages 13 and under).

Storytime with Former Councilman Barry Goode & the FIre Department on Saturday 10/11 at 12PM at the Children's Room (ages 13 and under).

Teen Time

Paint a Mask on Thursday, 10/9 at 3-4:30PM on the College Place Steps (ages 13-18).

Pumpkin Spice Skin Scrub on Thursday, 10/16 at 3-4:30PM on the College Place Steps (ages 13-18).

 

Please check our web calendar for all of our upcoming programs.


Check out our recorded programs on YouTube!
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