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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 June 24, 2024 to…
2 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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…
2 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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…
Registration full: Crafty Kids
Registration full: Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on June 24, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…
1 event,
1 event,
Lego Storytime
Lego Storytime
Children ages 4 and up, are invited to join us for an interactive storytime followed by the chance to build with the libraries Lego blocks! Registration is required and will open on June 24, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other…
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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2 events,
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 July 1, 2024 to…
Registration Full: Imagine Arts Academy
Registration Full: Imagine Arts Academy
Elementary students entering Kindergarten to 4th grade are invited to attend one of our Mad Science Workshops this Summer. Each session you’ll learn about a new animal and create art. Registration is required and will open on July 1, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
4 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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…
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 July 1, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will…
2 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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…
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on July 1, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…
1 event,
Registration Full: Clay Lab – Part 1
Registration Full: Clay Lab – Part 1
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to create clay figures in this two part workshop. Part 2 of this workshop will be the following Thursday (July 18) at 3pm, you do not have to sign up twice. Registration is required and will open on July 1, 2024 to children who are residents of…
1 event,
Lego Storytime
Lego Storytime
Children ages 4 and up, are invited to join us for an interactive storytime followed by the chance to build with the libraries Lego blocks! Registration is required and will open on July 1, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other…
1 event,
Registration full: Family Animal Show
Registration full: Family Animal Show
Families are invited to attend this interactive animal show with Eyes of the Wild featuring actual animals that you’ll be able to see and hear! Ideal for ages 5 and up. Registration is required and will open on July 1, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the…
0 events,
2 events,
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 July 8, 2024 to…
Registration Full: Imagine Arts Academy
Registration Full: Imagine Arts Academy
Elementary students entering Kindergarten to 4th grade are invited to attend one of our Mad Science Workshops this Summer. Each session you’ll learn about a new animal and create art. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
4 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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…
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 July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
2 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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…
Registration Full – Crafty Kids
Registration Full – Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…
1 event,
Clay Lab – Part 2
Clay Lab – Part 2
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to create clay figures in this two part workshop. To register, please see the listing for the first class in this workshop.
1 event,
Lego Storytime
Lego Storytime
Children ages 4 and up, are invited to join us for an interactive storytime followed by the chance to build with the libraries Lego blocks! Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other…
2 events,
Registration Full: Pirate Show
Registration Full: Pirate Show
Ahoy mates!! Are you ready to walk the plank? Join us for this interactive pirate show featuring a REAL cannon! Ideal for ages 5 and up. Registration is currently filled. Please sign up for our waitlist.
0 events,
1 event,
Registration full: Imagine Arts Academy
Registration full: Imagine Arts Academy
Elementary students entering Kindergarten to 4th grade are invited to attend one of our Mad Science Workshops this Summer. Each session you’ll learn about a new animal and create art. Registration is full for our July 22nd session. Registration is required and will open on July 15, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch…
2 events,
Registration Full: Music & Movement
Registration Full: 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 currently full. Registration is required and will open on July 15, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering,…
Registration Full: Music & Movement
Registration Full: 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 currently full. Registration is required and will open on July 15, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering,…
0 events,
1 event,
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 butterflies and making butterfly houses! Registration is required and will open on July 15, 2024 to children who…
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Imagine Arts Academy – Registration full
Imagine Arts Academy – Registration full
Elementary students entering Kindergarten to 4th grade are invited to attend one of our Mad Science Workshops this Summer. Each session you’ll learn about a new animal and create art. Registration is required and will open on July 22, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's…
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 July 22, 2024…
3 events,
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…
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 July 22, 2024 to…
2 events,
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…
Registration Full – Crafty Kids
Registration Full – Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on July 22, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…