Youth Services

The Youth Services Department provides resources, programs, and services for children and teens from birth through age 18, as well as caregivers and educators. We offer a wide variety of programs, including storytimes, crafts, movies, teen advisory groups, and more. The department also collaborates with local schools through assemblies, class visits, and other educational outreach services.

Reading Rainforest

Plainfield Public Library’s Young People’s Room, 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.

Upcoming Children’s & Teens Programs

Summer Reading Begins on June 25th!

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.

	Over 10,000 interactive learning activities for children ages 2 – 8+
	Free One-on-One tutoring in English and Spanish in a variety of subjects. All you need is your Library card!
	Britannica Library delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information.
	Contains full text for more than 150 popular middle school magazines. In-Library use
	Nonfiction and recreational reading interests for children in Pre-K through middle school.
	Animated picture books which you can read or have read to you.

Check out our recorded storytimes & craft programs on YouTube!

Caregivers & Teachers

1000 Books Before Kindergarten This is an ongoing program for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Learn more here.

Getting a library card

Any child who who lives or goes to school in Plainfield may  apply for a library card. Applications for children must be signed by a parent or legal  guardian.   The Young People’s Room offers a growing  collection of parenting books geared to assist with your child’s education at  home and school.

Teachers

You can still request class visits while we’re closed. While we cannot host students and teachers at the library, a librarian can come to your class for an in-person visit. During the visit, students can sign-up for library cards and learn about our resources, especially our online resources available during the construction closure.  To schedule a class visit please fill out this form, or call us at 908-757-1111 ext 1200.

Special Services

Librarians participate in a wide array of community education and assistance  work throughout the year. Our staff regularly participates in the following:

• Reaching out to schools and students throughout the year.
• Meeting with teachers and media specialists to help support the school curriculum.
• Helping students with homework assignments.
• Suggesting recreational reading materials.
• Speaking to school assemblies.
• Presenting book talks.
• Promoting important programs such as the Summer Reading Program.
• Outreach to community groups