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60 upcoming events near Plainfield. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Lifelong learning
plainfieldnj · Plainfield, NJ
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Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM. Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting. To REGISTER: Please contact us at genealogy@PlainfieldLibraryNJ.org
Lifelong learning
plainfieldnj · Plainfield, NJ
plainfieldnj
Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM. Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting. To REGISTER: Please contact us at genealogy@PlainfieldLibraryNJ.org
Theater & film
plainfieldnj · Plainfield, NJ
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Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van will offer a wide range of screenings and assessments including: - Blood pressure screening - Glucose testing - Visual acuity screening - Memory and cognitive screening - Overall health and cardiovascular assessment Additionally, individualized education and information about health resources will be available.
Theater & film
plainfieldnj · Plainfield, NJ
plainfieldnj
Hackensack Meridian Health: Community Wellness Van will offer a wide range of screenings and assessments including: - Blood pressure screening - Glucose testing - Visual acuity screening - Memory and cognitive screening - Overall health and cardiovascular assessment Additionally, individualized education and information about health resources will be available.
Lifelong learning
plainfieldnj · Plainfield, NJ
plainfieldnj
Second Thursday of the month 10:30AM to 12PM. Join us for our monthly club meeting. Members write about & discuss a special topic each month. Currently, this is a ZOOM ONLY meeting. To REGISTER: Please contact us at genealogy@PlainfieldLibraryNJ.org
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
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Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
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Provide clear, easy-to-understand guidance in a professional and non-sales environment covering the following topics: - Understanding Medicare eligibility and enrollment timelines - Explaining hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage - Reviewing common mistakes and important deadlines - Answering frequently asked questions - Helping individuals feel more confident about their healthcare decisions Presented by Senior Health Navigators
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
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Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
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Classes & arts
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
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Jennifer Francisco of South Plainfield's own Full of Grace Garden will be leading this hands-on workshop teaching us how to create beautiful flower arrangements! Each student will create their own arrangement made of fresh flowers from Jennifer's garden that they will take home with them at the end of this class. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A $10.00 NON-REFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE THAT MUST BE PAID WITHIN ONE WEEK OF REGISTRATION. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the South Plainfield Public Li...
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
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Theater & film
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
southplainfield
Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction... but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
southplainfield
Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun! Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual! Winner(s) get a modest prize plus bragging rights!
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
southplainfield
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
southplainfield
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
southplainfield
Community & civic
southplainfield · South Plainfield, NJ
southplainfield
Put on your thinking caps and get ready to compete in some friendly and engaging brain teasing fun! Register as a team (limit 4 players) or as an individual! Winner(s) get a modest prize plus bragging rights!
Classes & arts
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
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Join the Clark Library to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for a night of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. Teaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet.
Theater & film
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Community & civic
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
The Chess Club meets every Thursday from 11am-3pm. New members welcome.
Theater & film
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Community & civic
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Join us for our cybersecurity program and learn about the most common online scams and how to avoid them. Learn to identify phishing, check for fake sites, and how to keep your information secure. Walk away with practical advice you can use right away.
Community & civic
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
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The Chess Club meets every Thursday from 11am-3pm. New members welcome.
Theater & film
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Beat the heat Friday afternoons while watching a family friendly movie and munching on popcorn! A young brontosaurus is separated from his family and sets off to find the legendary Great Valley. Along the way he meets other young dinosaurs and together they surmount obstacles, learning the importance of working together. Rated G
Theater & film
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Community & civic
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Learn what AI is, how it's being used today, and how to use it safely and responsibly. We'll explore common AI tools, real-world use cases, and ways to recognize AI generated content and scams. Gain the knowledge and confidence to use AI effectively.
Theater & film
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Classes & arts
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Are you interested in sharing your needlework craft or learning a new one? Needlework includes counted cross stich, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, etc. Come when you can and stay as long as you like. Bring what you are working on to sit, stitch, and chat with others who enjoy needlework! The club will meet one Saturday per month. If you have any questions, please drop by the meeting and someone will assist you.
Community & civic
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
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Alisa Dupuy portrays Annis Boudinot Stockton who was first famous as the wife of a Declaration of Independence signee. Stockton later gained renown as a prolific, patriotic poet. Sponsored by the Friends of the Clark Library.
Classes & arts
clarkpl · Clark, NJ
clarkpl
Are you interested in sharing your needlework craft or learning a new one? Needlework includes counted cross stich, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, etc. Come when you can and stay as long as you like. Bring what you are working on to sit, stitch, and chat with others who enjoy needlework! The club will meet one Saturday per month. If you have any questions, please drop by the meeting and someone will assist you.
Community & civic
piscataway · Piscataway, NJ
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Adventures in Junk Journaling: Ancient Egyptian Themed Junk Journal. Do you love Ancient Egypt? Join us to create a themed junk journal and discuss Ancient Egypt. You will be provided with a blank junk journal and we will create beautiful ephemera to decorate and fill it. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Ages 18 and up.
Community & civic
piscataway · Piscataway, NJ
piscataway
Artist Books: The Lotus Fold Book. This program will teach you the lotus fold which can be adapted into a variety of artists books and paper decor. Join us to learn, practice and create! No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Ages 18 and up.
Classes & arts
piscataway · Piscataway, NJ
piscataway
Calling all new knitters, join us for Let’s Knit. During this 4-part course, you will learn about knitting, types and weights of fibers, various stitches, how to read and understand patterns, how to fix a mistake, sew pieces together, and how to take accurate measurements when making garments. Supplies will be provided. Please note this class meets weekly on September 2, 9, 16, and 23. If you already attended our previous series, allow others the opportunity to learn how to knit.
Classes & arts
piscataway · Piscataway, NJ
piscataway
Calling all new knitters, join us for Let’s Knit. During this 4-part course, you will learn about knitting, types and weights of fibers, various stitches, how to read and understand patterns, how to fix a mistake, sew pieces together, and how to take accurate measurements when making garments. Supplies will be provided. Please note this class meets weekly on September 2, 9, 16, and 23. If you already attended our previous series, allow others the opportunity to learn how to knit.
Classes & arts
piscataway · Piscataway, NJ
piscataway
Calling all new knitters, join us for Let’s Knit. During this 4-part course, you will learn about knitting, types and weights of fibers, various stitches, how to read and understand patterns, how to fix a mistake, sew pieces together, and how to take accurate measurements when making garments. Supplies will be provided. Please note this class meets weekly on September 2, 9, 16, and 23. If you already attended our previous series, allow others the opportunity to learn how to knit.
Classes & arts
piscataway · Piscataway, NJ
piscataway
Calling all new knitters, join us for Let’s Knit. During this 4-part course, you will learn about knitting, types and weights of fibers, various stitches, how to read and understand patterns, how to fix a mistake, sew pieces together, and how to take accurate measurements when making garments. Supplies will be provided. Please note this class meets weekly on September 2, 9, 16, and 23. If you already attended our previous series, allow others the opportunity to learn how to knit.
Tastings
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
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Buy yourself a beer or soda and play a board game in the back room at Untied Brewing! Mark and Elizabeth will introduce you to board games that go beyond the usual suspects you grew up playing. We’ll play easy, quick to learn games like Otrio, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Sushi Go, Mysterium, and King of Tokyo. Ages 21+. Untied Brewing is located at 140 Spring Street in New Providence. This event was made possible by the Friends of New Providence Memorial Library.
Tastings
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Buy yourself a beer or soda and play a board game in the back room at Untied Brewing! Mark and Elizabeth will introduce you to board games that go beyond the usual suspects you grew up playing. We’ll play easy, quick to learn games like Otrio, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Sushi Go, Mysterium, and King of Tokyo. Ages 21+. Untied Brewing is located at 140 Spring Street in New Providence. This event was made possible by the Friends of New Providence Memorial Library.
Tastings
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Buy yourself a beer or soda and play a board game in the back room at Untied Brewing! Mark and Elizabeth will introduce you to board games that go beyond the usual suspects you grew up playing. We’ll play easy, quick to learn games like Otrio, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Sushi Go, Mysterium, and King of Tokyo. Ages 21+. Untied Brewing is located at 140 Spring Street in New Providence. This event was made possible by the Friends of New Providence Memorial Library.
Markets
New Street and Pearl Street, METUCHEN, New Jersey 08840 · New York, NY
New Street and Pearl Street, METUCHEN, New Jersey 08840
Open: May to November; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Cut flowers;Dairy products.;Eggs;Fresh/dried herbs;Honey;M
Classes & arts
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Knitters, crocheters and stitchers are welcome to come work on your works-in-progress in the Conti Room. Come see what everyone's working on and show off the project you recently finished. It's a talkative group that welcomes introverts and extroverts alike. Regulars & those who just want to drop in for one session here and there are all welcome. Drop by anytime between 7 pm and 8:30 pm.
Pickleball & rec
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The Conti Room is reserved for mahjong open play. Open play is for those who already know how to play mahjong. - This is a self-led group. - Please bring your own mah-jongg sets and cards. The library will also provide a set. - There are some Mondays this year when there is no open mahjong, so please check the calendar. - Depending on how many players there are, one player may need to be on a team with another player, or 2 players may have to play a game with rules adapted for 2 players. Regi...
Lifelong learning
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The library offers a free English class for non-native speakers through its partnership with Literacy New Jersey of Union County. The class meets at the library on Monday mornings. Registration for the fall semester (September - December) is open August 3-5. In order to take the English as a Second Language class this fall, the organizer requires contact Anita Alvarado for registration and placement on August 3, 4 or 5. Email: aalvarado@literacynj.org Phone Number: (908) 486-1777 ext. 402
Pickleball & rec
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The Conti Room is reserved for mahjong open play. Here's what you need to know: - Open play is for those who already know how to play mahjong. - This is a self-led group. - Please bring your own mah-jongg sets. The library will also provide a set. - Registration is recommended, but not required. If you register, you'll receive an email reminder for the session you signed up for. If more than 24 players show up, registrants will have priority for seats over walk-ins. - There are some Mondays t...
Theater & film
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Title TBD. Film screenings are made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Free, everyone is welcome.
Theater & film
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
"Is This Thing On?" will be screened in the Conti Room. In this 2026 R-rated comedy/drama, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while his wife Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. Movies at the library have subtitles for the hearing impaired. Film screenings are made possible by the Friends of the New...
Theater & film
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
In this hybrid documentary/comedy drama, a Jewish wedding cameraman falls in love with a klezmer clarinetist and pretends to be making a documentary in order to spend time with her. His fake project leads to a real journey through Eastern Europe in search of lost klezmer melodies and the remnants of Yiddish culture. [An illustration of a man playing a violin to a cameraman] Full of music and witticisms, this romantic film explores the historical, social, and political place of language, cultu...
Pickleball & rec
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The Conti Room is reserved for mahjong open play. Open play is for those who already know how to play mahjong. - This is a self-led group. - Please bring your own mah-jongg sets and cards. The library will also provide a set. - There are some Mondays this year when there is no open mahjong, so please check the calendar. - Depending on how many players there are, one player may need to be on a team with another player, or 2 players may have to play a game with rules adapted for 2 players. Regi...
Community & civic
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Baseball enthusiasts are invited to discuss teams, players and issues of the sport with other baseball fans. Listeners are welcome too! The baseball group has been meeting monthly for over 10 years and has been called "smart and fervent" by a guest speaker.
Lifelong learning
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
A book club with no assigned reading! Join us for a free bagel from NP Bagel Cafe and we'll take turns speaking about the books that we're reading/ have enjoyed recently. This program is moderated by a librarian, and was made possible by joint support from NP Bagel Cafe and the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.
Pickleball & rec
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The Conti Room is reserved for mahjong open play. Here's what you need to know: - Open play is for those who already know how to play mahjong. - This is a self-led group. - Please bring your own mah-jongg sets. The library will also provide a set. - Registration is recommended, but not required. If you register, you'll receive an email reminder for the session you signed up for. If more than 24 players show up, registrants will have priority for seats over walk-ins. - There are some Mondays t...
Lifelong learning
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
This month the Book Club will discuss Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish. This unpretentious yet deeply intelligent memoir of growing up on a central Iowa farm in the throes of the Great Depression radiates the joy of a vanished way of life as Kalish recounts what appear to contemporary eyes as unendurable deprivations. Those who share Kalish's midwestern farm background will immediately identify with her recollections of winter nights spent under layers of quilts in unheated bedrooms. Others...
Classes & arts
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Decorate your yard with book bricks! Come in the morning and start painting a brick (or bricks) to look like a book of your choice. Please bring the books that you wish to paint. If you're a beginning painter, you will have better results if you bring a simpler book design. The library will provide the bricks, paint, brushes and palettes. While we can't have staff on hand the entire time, there will be step by step written instructions. Plan to spend some time in the library while you wait fo...
Pickleball & rec
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The Conti Room is reserved for mahjong open play. Open play is for those who already know how to play mahjong. - This is a self-led group. - Please bring your own mah-jongg sets and cards. The library will also provide a set. - There are some Mondays this year when there is no open mahjong, so please check the calendar. - Depending on how many players there are, one player may need to be on a team with another player, or 2 players may have to play a game with rules adapted for 2 players. Regi...
Pickleball & rec
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
The Conti Room is reserved for mahjong open play. Here's what you need to know: - Open play is for those who already know how to play mahjong. - This is a self-led group. - Please bring your own mah-jongg sets. The library will also provide a set. - Registration is recommended, but not required. If you register, you'll receive an email reminder for the session you signed up for. If more than 24 players show up, registrants will have priority for seats over walk-ins. - There are some Mondays t...
Theater & film
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Title TBD. Film screenings are made possible by the Friends of New Providence Memorial Library and are free. Everyone is welcome.
Theater & film
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
MICHAEL will be screened in the Conti Room. This PG-13 musical biopic tells the story of Michael Jackson's life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist who became the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the 2026 movie gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as played by Jaafar J...
Community & civic
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Come watch a recording of the library's interview with debut author Sue Hincenbergs about her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies. After thirty years of friendship, Pam dreams of her perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene, and their husbands—until their...
Classes & arts
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Knitters, crocheters and stitchers are welcome to come work on your works-in-progress in the Conti Room. Come see what everyone's working on and show off the project you recently finished. It's a talkative group that welcomes introverts and extroverts alike. Regulars & those who just want to drop in for one session here and there are all welcome. Drop by anytime between 7 pm and 8:30 pm.
Music & concerts
newprovidence · New Providence, NJ
newprovidence
Join us for some toe tapping fun with our favorite string band. All ages welcome!
