Sharks: Tooth or Consequences!

Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 pm

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.

Feeding Frenzy

Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm

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

Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club.

Teen Book Club: Red Kayak

Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm

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

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm

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

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pm

Work with artist Connie Pinkowski to construct your one-of-a-kind journal.

Teen Wii

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 3:00 pm

New games and old favorites for Grades 6 and up.

Build a Boat and Make it Float

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Float the boat you made last week — at this new date and time: Wednesday, August 4th at 4pm.

Teen Craft: Make Your Own Button

Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 11:00 am

Make a button on the library’s button machine.

Teen Book Club: Aquamarine

Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Teen readers at all levels are welcome to join this club.

Keep Your Garden Blooming

Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Janet Dillon, of Parker Gardens, will present a program on how to keep your garden blooming all summer long!

Wii for Grownups

Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 11:00 am

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, August 7th, 2010 at 9:30 am

Saturday’s family film is “The Little Mermaid” (83 minutes).

Saturday Afternoon Movie

Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 11:30 am

Saturday’s afternoon film is “Jaws” PG – 124 min).

Teen Book Club: Aquamarine

Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

New dates and time!!! This club will meet August 2, August 5, & August 9 @ 4pm. New members are welcome!

Teen Book Club: Red Kayak

Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 6:00 pm

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

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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 Wii

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 3:00 pm

New games and old favorites for Grades 6 and up.

Teen Craft: Scrimshaw

Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 11:00 am

In the old days sailors used whale bones and teeth for these etchings–we’ll use plastic!

Wii for Grownups

Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 11:00 am

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, August 14th, 2010 at 9:30 am

Saturday’s film is “Free Willy” (PG–112 minutes).

Saturday Afternoon Movie

Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 11:30 am

Saturday’s afternoon film is “Whale Rider” PG-13 — 101 minutes).

COOL Ways to See the Ocean

Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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

Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 6:00 pm

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

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at 2:30 pm

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.

Teen Wii

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 3:00 pm

New games and old favorites for Grades 6 and up.

Bubble Blow-out

Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 2:30 pm

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

Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Back by popular acclaim — Woodland String Quartet plus one will play selections from the music of Mozart, Beethoven and other composers.

Delayed Opening

Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am

The Library will open at 1 pm on August 20th, to allow for a staff training workshop in the morning.

Family Wii

Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

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, August 21st, 2010 at 9:30 am

Saturday’s family film is “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (PG-108 minutes).

Saturday Afternoon Movie

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at 11:30 am

This Saturday’s afternoon film is “Poseidon Adventure” PG-13 – 117 minutes).

Canning with Jenny

Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Tips on preserving your summer harvest to enjoy all winter long.

Fish Art Fabric Collage for Grownups

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 11:00 am

Local artist Connie Pinkowski will work with you on your own original ocean-themed fabric collage.

Hands-On Art for Teens: Fish Art

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Collage and creativity combine in this original craft project. With Connie Pinkowski.

Teen Wii

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 3:00 pm

New games and old favorites for Grades 6 and up.

Saturday Family Movie

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 9:30 am

This Saturday’s family film is “Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie” (PG-87 minutes).

Saturday Afternoon Movie

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 11:30 am

This Saturday’s afternoon film is “Master and Commander” (PG-13 — 138 minutes).