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Bring Your Own Book Club
Bring Your Own Book Club
You choose your own books, and then join us at the Library to share your thoughts about your latest reads. Registration is required.
Jamie Novak: How to Catch Up
Jamie Novak: How to Catch Up
Log on with author and organizing humorist Jamie Novak, as she shares the secrets to catching up on your to-do list and more.
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s Create Studio
Let’s Create Studio
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Each month will feature a new challenge or project. This month's we will be celebrating Earth Day and making seed bombs! Registration is required and will open on March 25, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
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Connecting Beyond Distance: Navigating Social Anxiety in a Post-COVID World
Connecting Beyond Distance: Navigating Social Anxiety in a Post-COVID World
This workshop aims to provide a supportive and informative space for individuals dealing with social anxiety and the effects of social isolation, blending practical strategies, interactive discussions, and a focus on building connections in a post-pandemic world.
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Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
Hypertension Clinic
Hypertension Clinic
A public health nurse will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Walk-ins welcome.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
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Adventurers Wanted: Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Adventurers Wanted: Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Run by teens • No experience needed • Snacks will be provided Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where players use characters to play and embark upon imaginary adventures. The Dungeon Master or DM serves as the game's storyteller, organizing the game, voicing unique NPC’s (non player characters) and managing epic encounters…
Friends of the Library meeting
Friends of the Library meeting
Current and potential Friends members are encouraged to attend this meeting.
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Drawing with Sandra
Drawing with Sandra
Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish with local artist Sandra Cerchio. Space is limited; registration is required.
Unicorn Storytime (ages 2-5)
Unicorn Storytime (ages 2-5)
Join us for National Unicorn Day as we celebrate with fun stories and songs all about unicorns!
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Gran Turismo. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club is an opportunity for young writers, artists, and photographers to collaborate and create their own online local newspaper! The club is founded and run by a teen volunteer with experience in local journalism. It will meet once a month and publish one issue every three months. Snacks will be provided at all meetings.…
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1 event,
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The Teen Advisory Board gives Scotch Plains teens a voice in the library and in the community. We want to hear what you have to say! This will be a hybrid meeting: you can choose to attend in person at the library or virtually via Zoom. (We recommend attending in person, because there will be snacks.) Either…
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Children are invited to join us for a fun and exciting nighttime storytime! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs. This program is geared for children ages 1 to 3 but all are welcome! ASL interpretation will be provided. Registration is required and will…
Going Native without Feeding Bambi
Going Native without Feeding Bambi
Learn how you can create a pollinator-friendly garden with deer-resistant native plants. Registration is required.
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Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on April 8, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
4 events,
Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on April 8, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on April 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Moonfall. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
3 events,
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
Books and Beyond
Books and Beyond
Books are only the beginning! Students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade are invited to this program which will feature a non-fiction book and then continue to a hands-on related activity. This month we will be reading There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm and learning about recycling! Registration is required and will open…
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
2 events,
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
Storytime Adventures
Storytime Adventures
Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Registration strongly encouraged.
3 events,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
Carol Erickson sings from the Great American Songbook
Carol Erickson sings from the Great American Songbook
Registration will open to Scotch Plains resident cardholders on Monday, April 1.
Family Building Club
Family Building Club
Open to the entire family, this building club encourages children and their grown ups to work together in order to design and build unique creations in the Children's Room of the library. The library will supply the blocks, you supply the imagination! Registration is not required.
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Books and Snacks | The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket
Books and Snacks | The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket
Books and Snacks is SPPL's middle school book club! The club is founded and run by members of our Teen Advisory Board. This month's book is The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books…
3 events,
Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on April 15, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
Preschool Play
Preschool Play
Our interactive storytime program will help your 3 to 5 year old child get ready for kindergarten while having fun. First we’ll share some stories, songs, and activities together. Then, we welcome you to stay, play, and enjoy the library’s toys and exploration stations. Registration is required and will open on April 15, 2024 to…
7 events,
Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on April 15, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on April 15, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Creed III. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
2 events,
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
2 events,
Storytime Adventures
Storytime Adventures
Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Registration strongly encouraged.
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
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4 events,
Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on April 22, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
Preschool Play
Preschool Play
Our interactive storytime program will help your 3 to 5 year old child get ready for kindergarten while having fun. First we’ll share some stories, songs, and activities together. Then, we welcome you to stay, play, and enjoy the library’s toys and exploration stations. Registration is required and will open on April 22, 2024 to…
3 events,
Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on April 22, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on April 22, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Clue. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
2 events,
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
Replacing Victor’s Headstone
Replacing Victor’s Headstone
The simple goal of wanting to visit the gravesites of all her direct ancestors back to 3rd great grandparents, developed into quite the project when cousins discovered the headstone of their 3rd great grandfather, Victor Henry, was broken. Come learn about the subsequent research done and the steps taken to replace Victor's stone. April Earle…
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Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
Storytime Adventures
Storytime Adventures
Get outside and enjoy a storytime adventure in a local park! Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Participants will enjoy a flying themed storytime and then decorate kites and play with bubbles! This program will meet at Haven…
Hypertension Clinic
Hypertension Clinic
A public health nurse will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Walk-ins welcome.
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
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