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Baby Time Storytime
Baby Time Storytime
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. To ensure all families have a chance to enjoy our baby storytime during the busy summer…
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…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Bob Marley: One Love. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Hypertension Clinic
Hypertension Clinic
A Union County nurse will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Walk-ins welcome.
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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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.
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:00pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:00pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
The 1950’s Experience Concert
The 1950’s Experience Concert
Join us for another Saturday afternoon concert, with Kevin Grace's one-man musical performance, "The 1950's Experience".
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Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee – Registration Full
Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee – Registration Full
Registration is currently full. These mixed ages classes, for children birth to 5 years old, are designed with fun in mind! Each class will keep students engaged with stories, songs, and movement; and will end with some open play time for children to explore and socialize. Registration is required and will open on September 2,…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
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Intro to Crochet: Finishing a Project
Intro to Crochet: Finishing a Project
Learn how to turn a granny square into a handy small pouch, with skills you can use to complete any crochet project. Registration is required.
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film The Color Purple. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s Create Studio – Friendship Bracelets
Let’s Create Studio – Friendship Bracelets
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 friendship bracelets! Registration is required and will open on Monday, September 2nd to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
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Exploring Origami
Exploring Origami
Origami is an ancient art that remains popular today as a form of creative expression, and even serves as a source of scientific and techical innovation!* Art educator Joy Ann Cabanos is offering two workshops that will give you a chance to learn and apply basic origami techniques in a mindful, relaxed and fun environment.…
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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.
4 events,
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.
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:00pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:00pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
End of Summer House Plant Swap
End of Summer House Plant Swap
Are you overrun with spider plant babies? Is your tradescantia out of control? Does your precious jade plant have too many new offshoots? Then join us for an end of summer house plant swap! We will have a table set up outside of the library for you to bring in your house plant…
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Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee
Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee
These mixed ages classes, for children birth to 5 years old, are designed with fun in mind! Each class will keep students engaged with stories, songs, and movement; and will end with some open play time for children to explore and socialize. Registration is required and will open on September 9, 2024 to children who…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Books and Snacks | Bring your favorite mystery book(s)!
Books and Snacks | Bring your favorite mystery book(s)!
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 we're discussing our favorite mystery books! Bring your favorite mystery title(s) to share. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books to browse. For grades 5-8. If you're not already part…
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Storytime with Ms. Brie (0-17 months)
Storytime with Ms. Brie (0-17 months)
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to meet our new Early Literacy Librarian Ms. Brie! During this program, Ms. Brie will share some short books, songs and movement activities for our littlest patrons! This program is designed for caregivers and children from birth to 17 months. Registration is required and will open on Monday,…
Library Closing at 1pm
Library Closing at 1pm
The Library will be open 2-8pm only as a polling place for the bond referendum.
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film The High Note. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club is an opportunity for young writers, artists, and photographers to collaborate and create their own online local newspaper! Click here to read their first issue. The club is founded and run by a teen volunteer with experience in local journalism. It meets once a month and publishes an issue every three months. Snacks…
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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 or longer picture book and then continue to a hands-on related activity. This month we will be reading Dancing Hands How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln By Margarita Engle and…
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Registration is not required.
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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.
2 events,
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.
Sonic Storytelling
Sonic Storytelling
Ever wonder how sounds are added into films or video games? Now is your chance! Students in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to join Sound Designer and Foley Artist Matt Davies, MPSE for this fun and educational workshop. Registration is required and will open on Monday, September 9th to children who are residents of…
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Chapter Chat Book Club: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Chapter Chat Book Club: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. If you would like to read the book beforehand, click here to find a print copy or click here to find an ebook or audiobook. New members are welcome, regardless of whether or…
Friends of the Library Puzzle Sale
Friends of the Library Puzzle Sale
Help Friends of the Library support library programs by purchasing a new-to-you jigsaw puzzle.
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! ASL interpretation will be provided. Registration is required and will…
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Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. Registration is not required.
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Storytime with Ms. Brie (18-35 months)
Storytime with Ms. Brie (18-35 months)
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to meet our new Early Literacy Librarian Ms. Brie! During this program, Ms. Brie will share some short books, songs and movement activities for our littlest patrons! This program is designed for caregivers and children from 18 to 35 months in age. Registration is required and will open…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Wonka. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Paw Buddies
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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Exploring Origami: Make a Fall Wreath
Exploring Origami: Make a Fall Wreath
Origami is an ancient art that remains popular today as a form of creative expression, and even serves as a source of scientific and techical innovation!* Art educator Joy Ann Cabanos is offering two workshops that will give you a chance to learn and apply basic origami techniques in a mindful, relaxed and fun environment.…
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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.
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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Drawing with Sandra
Drawing with Sandra
Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish with local artist Sandra Cerchio. Registration is required.
Adventurers Wanted: Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Adventurers Wanted: Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Run by teens • No experience needed • Snacks will be provided Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where players use characters to play and embark upon imaginary adventures. The Dungeon Master or DM serves as the game's storyteller, organizing the game, voicing unique NPC’s (non player characters) and managing epic encounters…
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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.
Ladies of Motown Concert
Ladies of Motown Concert
Rhonda Denét will perform a collection of hits by the women who helped to introduce the world to the Motown sound. Registration is recommended.
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