Week of Events
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 July 8, 2024 to…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Registration Full: Imagine Arts Academy
Registration Full: Imagine Arts Academy
Elementary students entering Kindergarten to 4th grade are invited to attend one of our Mad Science Workshops this Summer. Each session you’ll learn about a new animal and create art. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
Baby Time
Baby Time
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. To ensure all families have a chance to enjoy our baby storytime during the busy summer…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 10am
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 10am
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 10:30am
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 10:30am
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
Registration Full – Music & Movement
Registration Full – Music & Movement
Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
Baby Time
Baby Time
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. To ensure all families have a chance to enjoy our baby storytime during the busy summer…
Registration Full – Crafty Kids
Registration Full – Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film E. T The Extra-Terrestrial. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Clay Lab – Part 2
Clay Lab – Part 2
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to create clay figures in this two part workshop. To register, please see the listing for the first class in this workshop.
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…
Friends of the Library Trivia Fundraiser
Friends of the Library Trivia Fundraiser
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a Trivia Night to support Library programming. Registration is required.
Lego Storytime
Lego Storytime
Children ages 4 and up, are invited to join us for an interactive storytime followed by the chance to build with the libraries Lego blocks! Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other…
Registration Full: Pirate Show
Registration Full: Pirate Show
Ahoy mates!! Are you ready to walk the plank? Join us for this interactive pirate show featuring a REAL cannon! Ideal for ages 5 and up. Registration is currently filled. Please sign up for our waitlist.
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:30pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:30pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
OneInMath
OneInMath
This free math program is led by trained high school students and is designed to build self-confidence in kids grades K-3. This is a series of 5 classes, from July 20 through August 17. Learn more and register at oneinmath.com.