Teens
ACT Practice Exam – Canceled
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesThe practice ACT has been canceled. Prepare for the ACT by taking this free proctored practice exam, offered by Above the Grade! Please note: Students should bring #2 pencils, erasers, and a test-approved calculator. They may also bring a snack and drink to consume during the break.
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…
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…
The Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy global citizen science project that engages the public in counting birds. The GBBC dates back to 1998 when it was first started by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society, with Birds Canada joining in 2009. A major update in…
Books and Snacks | Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
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's book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books…
Chapter Chat Book Club: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood. If you would like to read the book beforehand, click here to find a print copy or click here to find an ebook/audiobook. New members are welcome, regardless of whether or not…
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…
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club is an opportunity for young writers, artists, and photographers to collaborate and create their own online local newspaper! The club is founded and run by a teen volunteer with experience in local journalism. It will meet once a month and publish one issue every three months. Snacks will be provided at all meetings.…
NJ Makers Day – Family Maker Stations
On Saturday, 3/16, drop by the library for an all-day celebration of making brought to you by our Teen Advisory Board! From 10:00-4:00 (or while supplies last), the whole family is invited to stop by the children’s room to make buttons, origami, garlands, Lego constructions, and clay art! We will also have two special events…
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…