Crafts for Preschoolers

Friday, March 1st, 2013 at 10:00 am

Our craft activities are geared for children ages 3 through 5 and are all connected to the stories we read, linking literature to art and creativity. Registration is required for this activity and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only. In person registration begins January 2nd, 2013.

Friends Book Sale Donation Dropoff

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 9:00 am

Today is the last day to donate items for the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Splendiferous Seuss Saturday!

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 9:15 am

Join us in celebrating all things Dr. Seuss!

Sunday Sounds: Karen Luschar

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Broadway performer Karen Luschar presents Singing for Victory: Songs of World War II.

Big Read: Protest Art Lecture

Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Andrea Karanik, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School teacher, explores aspects of the history, symbolism and diversity of protest art.

Evening Book Club

Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Our selection for March will be Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks.

Big Read: Béisbol – the World of Dominican Baseball

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Sportswriter Eric Fisher discusses the importance of baseball in the Dominican Republic.

Paws for Reading

Monday, March 11th, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Our canine visitors will be here once a month. Five minute time slots will be assigned to all participants. Priority will be given to Scotch Plains and Fanwood library cardholders.

CREATE-it with Christina

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Sewing 101: Learn how to make a felt cover for your phone or MP3 player.

Friends Book Sale

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm

Stop in for our annual Friends of the Library book sale!

Spring Program Registration

Monday, March 18th, 2013 at 9:00 am

Program registration will be conducted in person at the Children’s Desk and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Our selection for March will be Goodbye Columbus by Philip Roth.

Teen Scene

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Teens in grades 6 – 12 are welcome to play Wii, Nok-Hockey, and other games.

Big Read: The Latin American Novel as History

Thursday, March 21st, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Professor David Blackmore approaches Julia Alvarez’s texts as windows to understanding the history of Latin America.

Around the World with Folk Tales – Asia

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 am

Stories can bring you anywhere! Travel with us as we explore the world through folk tales. This week the journey begins in Asia!

Teen Bean Mosaic Workshop

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Choose from a wide array of colorful dried beans to create beautiful mosaics for display.

Bean Mosaic Workshop

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Choose from a wide array of colorful dried beans to create beautiful mosaics for display.

Bean Mosaic Workshop

Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Choose from a wide array of colorful dried beans to create beautiful mosaics for display.

Around the World with Folk Tales – Africa

Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 11:00 am

Stories can bring you anywhere! Travel with us as we explore the world through folk tales. This week the journey brings us to Africa!