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Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Apply for a Scotch Plains Library card online!

Joint Digital Archive

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

The Joint Digital Archives of Fanwood & Scotch Plains is now online!

Autumn in New York: Mannahatta

Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

Join us for our own curator-lead tour of the Mannahatta exhbition at the Museum of the City of New York.

Knit-A-Thon

Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Our second annual Knit-A-Thon, to benefit Emmanuel Cancer Foundation.

Evening Book Club

Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

We will discuss OLIVE KITTERIDGE, by Elizabeth Strout.

Teen Scrabble Club

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Sam Rosin, highly ranked tournament player, will lead the meeting.

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Weekly get-togethers for teens with special needs, ages 14-18. More details and information can be obtained at the Reference Desk.

Chess Tournament Registration Deadline

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Wednesday, October 7th is the last day to register for our October chess tournament.

Group SPIRIT!

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

A family-centered autism support group. Come and meet special families and friends!  Meetings will be held monthly. Call 908-889-8173 for more info.

New York New York Film Fest

Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

This week’s film: West Side Story

Chess Tournament

Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

This will be a three-round Swiss system, one section tournament for unrated players and those with a USCF rating under 1800.

Library Closed for Columbus Day

Monday, October 12th, 2009

The library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Teen Scrabble Club

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Practice the skills Sam showed you during his monthly visit. Enjoy a snack and a game with other club members.

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Weekly get-togethers for teens with special needs, ages 14-18. More details and information can be obtained at the Reference Desk.

Friends of the Library

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Monthly meeting of Friends of the Library.

Gardening Program Canceled

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 9:59 am

The gardening program originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th has been canceled.

Gardening: Putting Your Garden to Rest

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Parker Gardens’ Janet Dillon explains the best way to prepare your garden for spring, including how to protect your perennials.

College Admissions Dos and Don’ts

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

College consultant Angela Fleyzor talks about the ins and outs of the admissions process, for students in grades 9 through 12, and their parents or guardians.

New York New York Film Fest

Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

This week’s film: Annie Hall

Knit-A-Thon

Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Second annual Knit-A-Thon, to benefit Emmanuel Cancer Foundation

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm

We will discuss THE UNCOMMON READER, by Alan Bennett and THE CASE OF THE MISSING BOOKS, by Ian Sansom.

Teen Scrabble Club

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Practice the skills Sam showed you during his monthly visit. Enjoy a snack and a game with other club members.

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Weekly get-togethers for teens with special needs, ages 14-18. More details and information can be obtained at the Reference Desk.

Breast Health Today: Mammography and More

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Hear about the latest advances in early detection of breast cancer from Dr. Sue Jane Grosso.

Gluten-Free Baking with Annalise Roberts

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Gluten-free baking expert, author Annalise Roberts. Talk, Q&A, and book signing.

Teen Wii

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Our monthly Wii afternoon for teens in grades 6-12.

New York New York Film Fest

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm

This week’s film: Little Manhattan

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.

Next Chapter Book Club

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Weekly get-togethers for teens with special needs, ages 14-18. More details and information can be obtained at the Reference Desk.

Welcoming Mr. Lincoln: Panel Discussion and Book Signing

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Community teens lead a panel discussion with author Barry Denenberg.

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.

Knit-A-Thon

Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Second annual Knit-A-Thon, to benefit Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. The group will meet each Monday night at 7:00 PM from September 14 to October 26th.

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.

Teen Scrabble Club

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Practice the skills Sam showed you during his monthly visit. Enjoy a snack and a game with other club members.

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Weekly get-togethers for teens with special needs, ages 14-18. More details and information can be obtained at the Reference Desk.

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.

Teen Digital Photography Club

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

With photographer Connie Pinkowski, for middleschoolers, grades 5 – 8.

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.

Knit-A-Thon

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 9:32 am

Donations for our Knit-A-Thon will be accepted through Sunday, November 8th.

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.

New York New York Film Fest

Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

This week’s film: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club Annual Coat Drive

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Drop off your winter coats at the library from October 25 through November 1.