The Scotch Plains Public Library’s Youth Services Department offers a wide range of programs for children and teens.
*Online registration is required for all programs. Registration opens the Monday one week prior. The first five days of registration are limited to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number.
Library Specials
Pajama Storytime* | Monday, March 27 at 6:30pm | Ages 1-5
Children ages 1-3 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. ASL interpretation will be provided.
Registration is required and will open on March 20, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on March 24, 2023.
ASL for Littles* | Monday, April 3 at 4:00pm | Ages 3-5
Join us for our very first American Sign Language Class for children and their families ages 3-5 years in age. This class will be taught by Mrs. Kimberley Tan from A Show of Hands.
Registration is required and will open on March 27, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on March 31, 2023.
Baby & Me – Sign Language Class* | Saturday, April 15 at 10:00am | Ages 0-2
Join us for our very first American Sign Language Class for babies and their families ages 0-2 years in age. This class will be taught by Mrs. Kimberley Tan from A Show of Hands.
Registration is required and will open on April 3, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on April 7, 2023.
Programs for Little Ones – Resume the week of March 13
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
at 10:00am | Babies – 24 months
Wednesdays at 11:00am
2 year olds
Tues. at 11:00am & Thurs. at 10:00am
18 months – 35 months
Thursdays at 11:00am
3 years – 5 years
*Online registration is required for all programs. Registration opens the Monday one week prior. The first five days of registration are limited to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number. Need a Scotch Plains Library card? Contact us at 908-322-5007 for more information or stop by the library. Neighboring LMxAC families can sign up the Friday one week prior to the event.
Programs for Elementary Age
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. Registration required.
Students in 3rd to 5th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Each month will feature a new challenge or project. Registration required.
Emerging readers can practice reading with a therapy animal. Join us on monthly on Wednesdays at 4:00pm. Registration required.
*Online registration is required for all programs. Registration opens the Monday one week prior. The first five days of registration are limited to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number. Need a Scotch Plains Library card? Contact us at 908-322-5007 for more information or stop by the library. Neighboring LMxAC families can sign up the Friday one week prior to the event.
Programs for Middle & High School Students
Teen Programs – Looking for teen programs? Check out our teen page!