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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 September

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. Fall Hours begin on September 2nd.

View Printable Calendar / Ver Calendario Imprimible

Back-to-School BINGO!
Pick up your board at the library.
Complete tasks and earn prizes all month long!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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

Back-to-School Crafts @ The Drake House

Join us on Thursday 9/18 @3PM at The Drake House, 602 W. Front St. (ages 3-13).

Family Board Games @ The Fire House

Join us on Wednesday 9/17 @6-7:30PM at The Fire House, 315 Central Ave. (All ages). Registration Suggested.

STEAM with Ms. T

Rocket Ships on Tuesday, 9/9 at 3:30PM on the Library Steps (ages 5-13).

Storytime

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

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

Teen Time

Decorate School Supplies on Thursday, 9/11 at 3-4:30PM on the Library Steps (ages 13-18).

Tie-Dye Shoelaces on Thursday, 9/25 at 3-4:30PM on the Library 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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