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Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB)
You choose your own books, and then join us on Zoom to share your thoughts about your latest reads. Registration is required.
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CANCELLED: Storytime Adventures
CANCELLED: Storytime Adventures
Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Registration strongly encouraged.
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Let’s Create Studio
Let’s Create Studio
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. This month's activity is to bake homemade rosemary crackers. While our delicious treats bake, we will have board games available to pass the time. Registration is required and will open…
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Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
Storytime Adventures
Storytime Adventures
Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Registration strongly encouraged.
Hypertension Clinic
Hypertension Clinic
A public health nurse from the Union County Office of Health Management will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials.
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3 events,
Registration Full: Music & Movement
Registration Full: Music & Movement
Registration is currently full. Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on May 1, 2023…
Registration Full: Music & Movement
Registration Full: Music & Movement
Registration is currently full. Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on May 1, 2023…
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The Teen Advisory Board gives Scotch Plains teens a voice in the library and in the community. We want to hear what you have to say! This will be a hybrid meeting: you can choose to attend in person at the library or virtually via Zoom. (We recommend attending in person, because there will be snacks.) Either…
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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 May 1, 2023 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…
5 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 May 1, 2023 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 May 1, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Memoir Group
Memoir Group
Do you have memories you would like to shape into a story that you can share? Registered participants will meet with local teacher and writer Edie Scher for a series of classes on the process of writing, editing, and compiling their stories in a supportive environment. This group is meeting for six virtual sessions…
4 events,
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 May 1, 2023 to…
Reducing Food Waste for a Sustainable Future
Reducing Food Waste for a Sustainable Future
Why should we learn how to reduce food waste? Because it's a simple but highly effective way to combat climate change--and save money! Reducing food waste is an important way we can all participate in addressing the climate crisis. The negative impacts of household food waste includes greenhouse gas emission from landfills, as well as water…
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Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
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3 events,
Registration full: Music & Movement
Registration full: Music & Movement
Registration is currently full. Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on May 8, 2023 to children…
Registration full: Music & Movement
Registration full: Music & Movement
Registration is currently full. Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on May 8, 2023 to children…
Friends of the Library Election & Meeting
Friends of the Library Election & Meeting
Nominations are needed for all board positions for the election to take place.
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 May 8, 2023 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…
Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will meet inside the Library to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
4 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 May 8, 2023 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 May 8, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
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 is required for this event and will open to Scotch Plains residents on May 8, 2023. Click…
4 events,
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 May 8, 2023 to…
Aspiring Authors
Aspiring Authors
This program is run by one of our wonderful teen volunteers! Join the Scotch Plains Public Library for Aspiring Authors, a fun and engaging workshop for elementary schoolers age 5 to 8. Through this exciting program, we hope to spark imaginations and inspire a love of reading and writing in children. The program will share…
2 events,
Storytime Adventures
Storytime Adventures
Children up to the age of 7 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Registration strongly encouraged.
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
1 event,
Author Visit: Yobe Qiu
Author Visit: Yobe Qiu
Join us for a visit by author Yobe Qiu for a book reading and discussion. Yobe Qiu has written affirmation books I am an Amazing Asian Girl and I am a Bold Asian Boy perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. Copies of her book will be available to purchase for $15 on the…
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5 events,
Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on May 15, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Join us for a special Music and Movement program with Miss. Sheila from Kids' MusicRound! This music and movement program is for children ages birth to 4 years in age. Registration is required and will open on May 15, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
Books and Snacks | The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Books and Snacks | The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Books and Snacks (formerly Readers' Rendezvous) is SPPL's middle school book club! The club is founded and run by members of our Teen Advisory Board. This month we're discussing The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick! Click here to place a hold on a copy. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books 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 May 15, 2023 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…
Drop In Crafting
Drop In Crafting
Craft with company! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) to the Library’s gallery space and create alongside others.
4 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 May 15, 2023 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! RRegistration is required and will open on May 15, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Memoir Group
Memoir Group
Do you have memories you would like to shape into a story that you can share? Registered participants will meet with local teacher and writer Edie Scher for a series of classes on the process of writing, editing, and compiling their stories in a supportive environment. This group is meeting for six virtual sessions…
4 events,
Registration Full: Read, Play, Learn!
Registration Full: Read, Play, Learn!
Registration is currently full. Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. 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…
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 May 15, 2023 to…
Aspiring Authors
Aspiring Authors
This program is run by one of our wonderful teen volunteers! Join the Scotch Plains Public Library for Aspiring Authors, a fun and engaging workshop for elementary schoolers age 5 to 8. Through this exciting program, we hope to spark imaginations and inspire a love of reading and writing in children. The program will share…
1 event,
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
1 event,
Chapter Chat Book Club
Chapter Chat Book Club
Chapter Chat Book Club is run by teens, for teens! For this month’s meeting, members are reading Parachutes by Kelly Yang. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, check our catalog or our digital collection or give us a call! Follow the link below to register to attend. Please note: this month's book deals with some…
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1 event,
2 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 May 22, 2023 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…
2 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 May 22, 2023 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 May 22, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…