When Newark Had a Chinatown: A Talk by Yoland Skeete-Laessig
A vibrant Chinese community existed in Newark between the 1870s and 1940s. But when Yoland Skeete-Laessig, herself an immigrant of Chinese descent, wanted to learn about its history she could find almost no information other than old news stories focusing on crime, gambling and other negative topics. Knowing American history and having experienced the Civil…
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…
Guided Meditation
Barbara Brown will lead a virtual mindfulness-based guided meditation session. Registration is required.
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.
Registration full: Music & Movement
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesRegistration 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
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesRegistration 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
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesNominations are needed for all board positions for the election to take place.
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will meet inside the Library to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
Read to a Dog
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesChildren 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…
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Library's Meeting Room and are open to the public.