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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on February 19, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
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 February 19, 2024 to…
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on February 19, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on February 19, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
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Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
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Saturday Storytime – Read Across America
Saturday Storytime – Read Across America
The Scotch Plains Fanwood Education Association is collaborating with Fabio's Bistro for a special event to promote Read Across America and celebrate a nation of diverse readers at the Scotch Plains library. Teachers will volunteer to read various diverse books to promote different perspectives to help kids understand how others think and feel. Every child…
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on February 26, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
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 February 26, 2024 to…
3 events,
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on February 26, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on February 26, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Let’s Create Studio
Let’s Create Studio
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Each month will feature a new challenge or project. This month's we will be making cake pops! Registration is required and will open on February 26, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
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Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
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1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 4, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
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 March 4, 2024 to…
3 events,
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 4, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on March 4, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club is an opportunity for young writers, artists, and photographers to collaborate and create their own online local newspaper! The club is founded and run by a teen volunteer with experience in local journalism. It will meet once a month and publish one issue every three months. Snacks will be provided at all meetings.…
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Read, Play, Learn!
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and rhymes, and explore play and movement activities. Registration is required and…
Books and Beyond
Books and Beyond
Books are only the beginning! Students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade are invited to this program which will feature a non-fiction book and then continue to a hands-on related activity. This month we will be learning about marine animals and making origami shark puppets! Registration is required and will open on March 4, 2024 to…
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NJ Makers Day – Family Maker Stations
NJ Makers Day – Family Maker Stations
On Saturday, 3/16, drop by the library for an all-day celebration of making brought to you by our Teen Advisory Board! From 10:00-4:00 (or while supplies last), the whole family is invited to stop by the children’s room to make buttons, origami, garlands, Lego constructions, and clay art! We will also have two special events…
Balloon-powered Pasta Cars
Balloon-powered Pasta Cars
For grades 1-5. In celebration of NJ Makers Day, challenge yourself to build a balloon-powered car out of pasta! Register below; supplies and space are limited. Registration is required. Priority registration will be given to Scotch Plains resident cardholders until 3/1 and then open to any LMXAC & Union County resident.
Spaghetti and Marshmallow Towers
Spaghetti and Marshmallow Towers
For grades 1-5. In celebration of NJ Makers Day, challenge yourself to build the tallest tower you can out of spaghetti and marshmallows! Register below; supplies and space are limited.
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Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Children are invited to join us for a fun and exciting nighttime storytime! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs. This program is geared for children ages 1 to 3 but all are welcome! Registration is required and will open on March 11, 2024…
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Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Children are invited to practice their reading with a trained therapy animal at this program. This event will be held in the basement of the library. This program is for emerging readers who are in K-5th grade.
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Children are invited to practice their reading with a trained therapy animal at this program. This event will be held in the basement of the library. This program is for emerging readers who are in K-5th grade.
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Children are invited to practice their reading with a trained therapy animal at this program. This event will be held in the basement of the library. This program is for emerging readers who are in K-5th grade.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
Family Building Club
Family Building Club
Open to the entire family, this building club encourages children and their grown ups to work together in order to design and build unique creations in the Children's Room of the library. The library will supply the blocks, you supply the imagination! Registration is not required.
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Books and Snacks | A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer
Books and Snacks | A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer
Books and Snacks is SPPL's middle school book club! The club is founded and run by members of our Teen Advisory Board. This month's book is A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more…
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Families
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Families
Leap into Science is a nationwide program that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books. During this program families will learn about balance with interactive activities. This program is designed for families with children between 3 and 10 years of age. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are…
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Family Movie
Family Movie
Pack a lunch and join us for a showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2010)! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is rated PG and runs 90 minutes. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will…
Gaming Club
Gaming Club
Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to stop at the library to play retro games on the library’s switch, play board games and more. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number. Cardholders from other neighboring…
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Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Preschoolers
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Preschoolers
Leap into Science is a nationwide program that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books. This program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 with hands on activities to help them learn about balance. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only.…
Family Magic Show
Family Magic Show
The library is proud to bring back magician Joe Fischer for a fun, interactive magic show! This program is ideal for children 4 and over. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to families who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on Friday, March 22.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.