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Chapter Chat Book Club: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
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…
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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 February 19, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Gaming Club
Gaming Club
Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to stop at the library to play retro games on the library’s switch, play board games and more.
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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 February 19, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Walk-ins welcome.
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Saturday Storytime – Read Across America
Saturday Storytime – Read Across America
The Scotch Plains Fanwood Education Association is collaborating with Fabio's Bistro for a special event to promote Read Across America and celebrate a nation of diverse readers at the Scotch Plains library. Teachers will volunteer to read various diverse books to promote different perspectives to help kids understand how others think and feel. Every child…
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Bring Your Own Book Club
Bring Your Own Book Club
Join us for an informal chat about the books you've enjoyed reading lately. Registration is required.
Adventurers Wanted: Dungeons & Dragons Club!
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…
Seduced by the Light: The Mina Miller Edison Story
Seduced by the Light: The Mina Miller Edison Story
Join us for a special program with scholar Alexandra Rimer, author of the first and only biography of Mina Miller Edison, Thomas Edison's second wife and the driving force behind his public image and legacy.
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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 February 26, 2024 to…
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Women Talking, starring Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, and Frances McDormand. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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 we will be making cake pops! Registration is required and will open on February 26, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
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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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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 4, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for The 355, starring Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, and Lupita Nyong'o. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Newspaper Club!
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.…
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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 marine animals and making origami shark puppets! Registration is required and will open on March 4, 2024 to…
Planning and Planting an Herb Garden
Planning and Planting an Herb Garden
Learn how to design and plant an herb garden that will reward you with fresh herbs for cooking, teas, fragrance, dyeing, or crafting.
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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 Maker Stations
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…
Linoleum Block Printing
Linoleum Block Printing
Learn how to carve a simple design into a linoleum block, which you will use to decorate a zipper pouch.
Balloon-powered Pasta Cars
Balloon-powered Pasta Cars
For grades 1-5. In celebration of NJ Makers Day, challenge yourself to build a balloon-powered car out of pasta! Register below; supplies and space are limited. Registration is required. Priority registration will be given to Scotch Plains resident cardholders until 3/1 and then open to any LMXAC & Union County resident.
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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…
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Children 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. This program is geared for children ages 1 to 3 but all are welcome! Registration is required and will open on March 11, 2024…
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Drawing with Sandra
Drawing with Sandra
Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish with local artist Sandra Cerchio. Space is limited; registration is required.
Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway. They will meet on the lower level of the Library.
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Barbie, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Chapter Chat Book Club: Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
Chapter Chat Book Club: Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang. If you would like to read the book beforehand, click here to find a print copy or click here to find an ebook. New members are welcome, regardless of whether or…
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Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. They will meet on the Library's lower level.
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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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Family Building Club
Family Building Club
Open to the entire family, this building 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.
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Books and Snacks | A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer
Books and Snacks | A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer
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 A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more…
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Families
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Families
Leap into Science is a nationwide program that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books. During this program families will learn about balance with interactive activities. This program is designed for families with children between 3 and 10 years of age. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are…
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Family Movie
Family Movie
Pack a lunch and join us for a showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2010)! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is rated PG and runs 90 minutes. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will…
Gaming Club
Gaming Club
Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to stop at the library to play retro games on the library’s switch, play board games and more. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number. Cardholders from other neighboring…
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Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Preschoolers
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Preschoolers
Leap into Science is a nationwide program that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books. This program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 with hands on activities to help them learn about balance. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only.…
Registration Full – Family Magic Show
Registration Full – Family Magic Show
Registration is currently full. Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. The library is proud to bring back magician Joe Fischer for a fun, interactive magic show! This program is ideal for children 4 and over. Registration is required and will open on Monday, March 18 to families who are residents…
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Fiona Tyndall: Shamrock & Thistle Concert
Fiona Tyndall: Shamrock & Thistle Concert
Fiona Tyndall is a recording artist and vocalist focused on traditional Irish language, culture and song. Her upcoming show will cover some of the most beautiful music and songs from the Irish and Scottish tradition.
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Bring Your Own Book Club
Bring Your Own Book Club
You choose your own books, and then join us at the Library to share your thoughts about your latest reads. Registration is required.
Jamie Novak: How to Catch Up
Jamie Novak: How to Catch Up
Log on with author and organizing humorist Jamie Novak, as she shares the secrets to catching up on your to-do list and more.
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Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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 we will be celebrating Earth Day and making seed bombs! Registration is required and will open on March 25, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
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Connecting Beyond Distance: Navigating Social Anxiety in a Post-COVID World
Connecting Beyond Distance: Navigating Social Anxiety in a Post-COVID World
This workshop aims to provide a supportive and informative space for individuals dealing with social anxiety and the effects of social isolation, blending practical strategies, interactive discussions, and a focus on building connections in a post-pandemic world.
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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 will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Walk-ins welcome.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
The entire family is welcome to join us for this storytime each Saturday! Children and their caregivers can increase language development and comprehension with our stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required for this event.
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