Are sharks really as dangerous as people think? Learn everything you ever wanted to about sharks at this program presented by the New Jersey Academy of Aquatic Sciences.
This program is open to children in Kindergarten and up. Advanced registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Sharks: Tooth or Consequences!
Feeding Frenzy
Learn who eats what in the ocean at this program presented by the NJ Academy of Aquatic Sciences. Teens and kids, 4th grade and up.
Teen Book Club: Aquamarine
Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club.
Teen Book Club: Red Kayak
Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club, which will meet Monday evenings through August 16, from 6 to 7 pm.
Crafts for 1st and 2nd Graders
Summer crafts are here for first and second grade students! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.
Advanced registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Hands-on Art for Teens: Journals
Work with artist Connie Pinkowski to construct your one-of-a-kind journal.
Build a Boat and Make it Float
Float the boat you made last week — at this new date and time: Wednesday, August 4th at 4pm.
Teen Craft: Make Your Own Button
Make a button on the library’s button machine.
Teen Book Club: Aquamarine
Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club.
Keep Your Garden Blooming
Janet Dillon, of Parker Gardens, will present a program on how to keep your garden blooming all summer long!
Wii for Grownups
Why should the kids have all the fun? Join with friends to play your choice of games-tennis, golf, bowling and more–exercise in air-conditioned comfort.
Saturday Family Movie
Saturday’s family film is “The Little Mermaid” (83 minutes).
Saturday Afternoon Movie
Saturday’s afternoon film is “Jaws” PG – 124 min).
Teen Book Club: Aquamarine
New dates and time!!! This club will meet August 2, August 5, & August 9 @ 4pm. New members are welcome!
Teen Book Club: Red Kayak
Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club, which will meet Monday evenings through August 16, from 6 to 7 pm.
Teen Craft: Scrimshaw
In the old days sailors used whale bones and teeth for these etchings–we’ll try it with plastic! Make scrimshaw on either Tuesday 8/10 (4 pm) or Thursday 8/12 (11 am).
Teen Craft: Scrimshaw
In the old days sailors used whale bones and teeth for these etchings–we’ll use plastic!
Wii for Grownups
Why should the kids have all the fun? Join with friends to play your choice of games-tennis, golf, bowling and more–exercise in air-conditioned comfort.
Saturday Family Movie
Saturday’s film is “Free Willy” (PG–112 minutes).
Saturday Afternoon Movie
Saturday’s afternoon film is “Whale Rider” PG-13 — 101 minutes).
COOL Ways to See the Ocean
How does studying the ocean with robots and other cutting edge technologies help us better understand the world we live in?
Teen Book Club: Red Kayak
Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club, which will meet Monday evenings through August 16, from 6 to 7 pm.
Crafts for 1st and 2nd Graders
Summer crafts are here for first and second grade students! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.
Advanced registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Bubble Blow-out
Families are invited for an amazing program that’s just bubbling over with fun!!
Advanced registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Mozart & More
Back by popular acclaim — Woodland String Quartet plus one will play selections from the music of Mozart, Beethoven and other composers.
Delayed Opening
The Library will open at 1 pm on August 20th, to allow for a staff training workshop in the morning.
Family Wii
Fun for all. Sign up to play a game of your choice in 30 minute slots per family. 1-3 pm
Saturday Family Movie
Saturday’s family film is “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (PG-108 minutes).
Saturday Afternoon Movie
This Saturday’s afternoon film is “Poseidon Adventure” PG-13 – 117 minutes).
Canning with Jenny
Tips on preserving your summer harvest to enjoy all winter long.
Fish Art Fabric Collage for Grownups
Local artist Connie Pinkowski will work with you on your own original ocean-themed fabric collage.
Hands-On Art for Teens: Fish Art
Collage and creativity combine in this original craft project. With Connie Pinkowski.
Saturday Family Movie
This Saturday’s family film is “Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie” (PG-87 minutes).
Saturday Afternoon Movie
This Saturday’s afternoon film is “Master and Commander” (PG-13 — 138 minutes).


