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 between the ages of 0 and 13 who lives in or attends school in Plainfield may apply for a library card. The parent or legal guardian must be present with the child. Applications must be signed by the parent or legal guardian.

In the event a parent or legal guardian is unable to visit the library with the child, a grandparent may get a library card for their grandchild, provided they have a signed application from the parent or legal guardian.

Anyone signing a child up for a library card, parent, legal guardian, or grandparent, must show ID and proof of address.

Teachers

The library is happy to host your class during the school year. Class visits include a library tour, card sign ups, and information about our programs and resources. All visits must be scheduled ahead of time. Please fill out this form or call us 908-757-1111 ext. 1200 for more information.

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