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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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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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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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…
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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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…
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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.
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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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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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…
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.
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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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.