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…

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Plant Swap

Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United States

Bring a plant for someone to adopt, and choose a new one for yourself! Members of the SP Garden Club will join us to share their expertise.

Chapter Chat Book Club: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Please note: this meeting was originally scheduled for 1/16 but was postponed until 1/31 because of inclement weather.  Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. If you would like to read the book beforehand, click here to find a…

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ACT Practice Exam – Canceled

Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United States

The practice ACT has been canceled. Prepare for the ACT by taking this free proctored practice exam, offered by Above the Grade! Please note: Students should bring #2 pencils, erasers, and a test-approved calculator. They may also bring a snack and drink to consume during the break.

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…

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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…

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The Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy global citizen science project that engages the public in counting birds.    The GBBC dates back to 1998 when it was first started by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society, with Birds Canada joining in 2009.  A major update in…

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Books and Snacks | Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

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 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books…

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Chapter Chat Book Club: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood. If you would like to read the book beforehand, click here to find a print copy or click here to find an ebook/audiobook. New members are welcome, regardless of whether or not…

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