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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 May 22, 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…
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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 May 22, 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 May 22, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
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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 May 22, 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.
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.
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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 to share your thoughts about your latest reads. Registration is required.
Monday Movie
Monday Movie
A Man Called Otto (PG-13, 126 minutes) will be screened in the downstairs meeting room.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
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…
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Closed for Library Business
The Library will be open for the Primary Election, but closed for Library business.
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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 May 29, 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 June 2, 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 May 29, 2023 to…
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
Barbara Brown will lead a virtual mindfulness-based guided meditation session. 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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Registration Full: Summer Reading Kick Off
Registration Full: Summer Reading Kick Off
Families are invited to join us for a morning of fun games and crafts on the library lawn! Local community helpers will also be in attendance! Don't miss out on the fun! Registration is required for this event and will open to Scotch Plains residents on May 22, 2023 and to neighboring families on May…
Summer Reading Kick Off
Summer Reading Kick Off
Families are invited to join us for a morning of fun games and crafts on the library lawn! Local community helpers will also be in attendance! Don't miss out on the fun! Registration is required for this event and will open to Scotch Plains residents on May 22, 2023 and to neighboring families on May…
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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 June 5, 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…
4 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Memoir Group
Memoir Group
Do you have memories you would like to shape into a story that you can share? Registered participants will meet with local teacher and writer Edie Scher for a series of classes on the process of writing, editing, and compiling their stories in a supportive environment. This group is meeting for six virtual sessions…
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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 June 5, 2023 to…
Chapter Chat: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Chapter Chat: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Chapter Chat Book Club is run by teens, for teens! For this month’s meeting, members are reading All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, check our catalog or our digital collection or give us a call! Follow the link below to register to attend. This will be a special…
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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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Bob Ross Paint-along
Bob Ross Paint-along
Paint along to an episode of the Joy of Painting! The library will provide all the supplies and volunteers will be on hand to demonstrate and troubleshoot as needed. Artists are welcome to display their paintings at the library after the program. Registration is required; supplies are limited. For students in grades 6-12. Parents of…
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Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will meet inside the Library to discuss Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen.
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Senior Book Chat
Senior Book Chat
Join a librarian at Brookside Park for an informal chat about whatever you've enjoyed reading lately. Please register in advance.
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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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Monday Movie
Monday Movie
Ticket to Paradise (PG-13, 104 minutes) will be screened in the downstairs meeting room.
Books and Snacks | Movie Day: Hugo
Books and Snacks | Movie Day: Hugo
Books and Snacks (formerly Readers' Rendezvous) is SPPL's middle school book club! The club is founded and run by members of our Teen Advisory Board. Last month we discussed The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, so today we're watching the movie adaptation, Hugo! Members have also read Wonderstruck, by the same author, for today's…
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 June 19, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch…
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Drop In Crafting
Drop In Crafting
Craft with company! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) to the Library’s gallery space and create alongside others.
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Memoir Group
Memoir Group
Do you have memories you would like to shape into a story that you can share? Registered participants will meet with local teacher and writer Edie Scher for a series of classes on the process of writing, editing, and compiling their stories in a supportive environment. This is the final session. Edie Scher is…
Virtual Trivia Night
Virtual Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at our Summer Reading Virtual Trivia Night. Registration for individuals or teams is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Drop In Crafting
Drop In Crafting
Craft with company! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) to the Library’s gallery space and create alongside others.
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.