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Readers’ Rendezvous: Middle school book club
Readers’ Rendezvous: Middle school book club
The February meeting of our middle school book club! For grades 5-8; registration required.
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Preschool Yoga and Mindfulness
Preschool Yoga and Mindfulness
Join us for a yoga and mindfulness session with guest instructor Yen Leung. We invite your child to bring one of their stuffed animals for this weeks session! This event is for children ages 3-5. Yoga mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Please dress in comfortable clothing. Registration is…
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Middle School Book Club
Middle School Book Club
Readers' Rendezvous is a middle school book club organized and run by one of our amazing TAB members. We meet once a month throughout the school year. This month we're reading Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. You can read any version or adaptation of the book that you prefer - original,…
Let’s Create Studio
Let’s Create Studio
Students in 3rd to 5th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Each month will feature a new challenge or project. This month's challenge features 3D Art. Registration is required and will open on February 20, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the…
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Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
Barbara Brown will lead a virtual mindfulness-based guided meditation session. Registration is required.
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Hypertension Clinic
Hypertension Clinic
A public health nurse from the Union County Office of Health Management will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Registration is not required.
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Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB)
You choose your own books, and then join us on Zoom to share your thoughts about your latest reads. Registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The Teen Advisory Board gives Scotch Plains and Fanwood 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…
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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 and then continue to a hands-on related activity. This month we will be learning about space and making constellations! Registration is required and will open on February 27, 2023 to children who are…
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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.
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Friends of the Library meeting
Friends of the Library meeting
Friends of the Library will meet on the lower level to discuss plans to support the library. Volunteer opportunities and upcoming officer elections will be discussed.
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 6, 2023 to children who are residents of…
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 Yoga
Preschool Yoga
Join us for a yoga and mindfulness session with guest instructor Yen Leung. We invite your child to bring one of their stuffed animals for this weeks session! This event is for children ages 3-5. Yoga mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Please dress in comfortable clothing. Registration is…
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Registration full – Little Listeners
Registration full – Little Listeners
Registration is currently full. Please contact us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. 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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on March 6, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Read to a Therapy Animal
Read to a Therapy Animal
Children are invited to practice their reading with a therapy animal! 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 March 6, 2023.
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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 March 6, 2023 to…
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will meet on Zoom to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Registration is 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.
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Author Mariah Fredericks and The Lindbergh Nanny
Author Mariah Fredericks and The Lindbergh Nanny
Fredericks' new novel explores Betty Gow's search for the truth in the wake of the Lindbergh kidnapping. Registration is required for this virtual program.
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 13, 2023 to children who are residents of…
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…
Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will meet in the library to discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 13, 2023 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on March 13, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
2 events,
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 March 13, 2023 to…
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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.
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NJ Makers Day – Family Event, 10am-12pm
NJ Makers Day – Family Event, 10am-12pm
This event is organized and run by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board. Bring your family to SPPL’s celebration of NJ Makers Day! Kids and parents alike can learn about science and engineering through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Be prepared to get your hands a little dirty when you participate in some fun-filled…
NJ Makers Day – Family Event, 2-4pm
NJ Makers Day – Family Event, 2-4pm
This event is organized and run by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board. Bring your family to SPPL’s celebration of NJ Makers Day! Kids and parents alike can learn about science and engineering through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Be prepared to get your hands a little dirty when you participate in some fun-filled…
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Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Children ages 1-3 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. ASL interpretation will be provided. Registration is required and will open on March 20, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch…
Seven Ways to Simplify Your Life This Spring
Seven Ways to Simplify Your Life This Spring
Jamie Novak will teach you the seven simple things you can do today to simplify your life this spring, so you can find time for the fun stuff!
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Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 20, 2023 to children who are residents of…
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…
3 events,
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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 23 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on March 20, 2023 to children who are residents of…
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open on March 20, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
DIY Tiny Bookcases
DIY Tiny Bookcases
Craft a miniature bookcase, fill it with tiny versions of your favorite books, and decorate it! For grades 6-12; please register below.
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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 March 20, 2023 to…
1 event,
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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