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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. 129 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.



Just For Kids Access Video buttonJust for Kids
has the educational videos (and more
that children want to watch.


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 November

View Printable Calendar / Ver Calendario Imprimible

The Library will close:
Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day;
at 12:30PM on Friday, November 15,
and for the Thanksgiving Holiday on
Thursday, November 28 thru Saturday, November 30.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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

Baby & Me

Mondays at 11AM on 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25 (ages 2 and under). Programs include books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Cooking with Ms. Jailene

Make and enjoy PUMPKIN PANCAKES on Thursday, 11/14 at 3:30PM in room 2 (ages 5-15).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Crafts

Holiday Crafts on Thursday, 11/21 at 3:30PM in the ALD room (ages 5-13).

S.T.E.A.M. with Ms. T.

PUMPKIN SLIME on Friday, 11/8 at 3:30PM in room 2 (ages 5-13).

POPCORN JUMP on Tuesday, 11/26 at 3:30PM in room 2 (ages 5-13).

Storytimes

Storytime with Former Councilman Barry Goode on Saturday 11/9 at 12PM in the Children's Room (ages 5-13).

Check out our recorded programs on YouTube!

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