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Monday Movie
Monday Movie
Devotion (Rated PG-13, 138 minutes) Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Children over the age of 4 are welcome to sign up to read with one of our teen volunteers. Participants will get a chance to practice their reading aloud skills in this relaxed one on one program. Registration is required and will open on July 24, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
Family LEGO Club
Family LEGO Club
Open to the entire family, this LEGO club encourages children and their grown ups to work together in order to design and build unique creations in the Children's Room of the library. The library will supply the blocks, you supply the imagination! Registration is not required.
2 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 July 24, 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 July 24, 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 July 24, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Let’s Create Studio
Let’s Create Studio
Students in 3rd to 7th 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 is to create friendship bracelets with the supplies provided. Registration is required and will open on July 24, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
3 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 July 24, 2023 to…
Summer Science (Grades K-2)
Summer Science (Grades K-2)
Students entering Kindergarten to 2nd grade are invited to explore with us in this hands-on science program. Each week participants will create, experiment, and learn with a new project! Registration is required and will open on July 24, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card…
2 events,
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 will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Walk-ins welcome.
1 event,
“Drive In” Movie
“Drive In” Movie
Join us for this car-free drive in movie event! Children over the age of 3 can bring their own box and the library will provide all the materials to turn it into a car! Then sit back and relax for a short film. *All participants should bring a cardboard box large enough for them to…
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4 events,
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
Enjoy a screening of 5000 Blankets (Rated PG-13, 105 minutes). Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Our Friends the Trees
Our Friends the Trees
Students ages 7 and up are invited to join us for a presentation by the Rutgers 4H office to learn about the importance of trees. Participants will learn what trees need and what they give back to us. The fun will include riddles, a quiz game, and a hands on exhibit. 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 July 31, 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…
Immersive Storytime
Immersive Storytime
Gear up your imagination and jump into this immersive storytime featuring the book Llama Destroys the World by Jonathan Stutzmann. Together we will read the book and then enjoy a variety of activities related to the story. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration is required and will open on July…
4 events,
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Registration required.
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 July 31, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
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 worms and making edible dirt! Registration is required and will open on July 31, 2023 to children who…
3 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 July 31, 2023 to…
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
Quiet your mind and body with an in-person meditation led by Barbara Brown. Registration is recommended.
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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3 events,
Monday Movie
Monday Movie
Enjoy a screening of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (Rated PG, 115 minutes). Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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…
Family LEGO Club
Family LEGO Club
Open to the entire family, this LEGO club encourages children and their grown ups to work together in order to design and build unique creations in the Children's Room of the library. The library will supply the blocks, you supply the imagination! Registration is not required.
2 events,
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Registration required.
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
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Registration required.
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 August 7, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
TAB presents: Teen Movie Night – Clue
TAB presents: Teen Movie Night – Clue
Join us for a teen movie night planned and hosted by our Teen Advisory Board! We'll be showing Clue (1985), a murder mystery comedy. Snacks and blankets will be provided. For grades 6-12. Register below to attend.
3 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 August 7, 2023 to…
Summer Science (Grades 3-5)
Summer Science (Grades 3-5)
Students entering 3rd to 5th grade are invited to explore with us in this hands-on science program. Registration required.
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.
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Monday Movie
Monday Movie
Enjoy a screening of Yesterday (Rated PG-13, 116 minutes). Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Books and Snacks | The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Books and Snacks | The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
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 The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books…
Let’s Monet for Adults
Let’s Monet for Adults
Leah Zara-Acevedo from Let's Monet will be your guide as you create a unique work of art. Registration is required; space is limited.
2 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Senior Book Chat
Senior Book Chat
Join a librarian at Jerseyland Park for an informal chat about whatever you've enjoyed reading lately. Please register in advance.
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 August 14, 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.
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Monday Movie
Monday Movie
Enjoy a screening of Where the Crawdads Sing (Rated PG-13, 125 minutes). Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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 August 21, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch…
Family LEGO Club
Family LEGO Club
Open to the entire family, this LEGO club encourages children and their grown ups to work together in order to design and build unique creations in the Children's Room of the library. The library will supply the blocks, you supply the imagination! Registration is not required.
1 event,
Drop In Crafting
Drop In Crafting
Bring your current WIP (work in progress) to the Library’s gallery space and create alongside others.
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Drop In Crafting
Drop In Crafting
Bring your current WIP (work in progress) to the Library’s gallery space and create alongside others.
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