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Baby Time
Baby Time
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on May 20, 2024 to children who are residents of…
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on May 20, 2024 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 20, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Mr. Holmes. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Books and Snacks | The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Books and Snacks | The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
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 Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster! Click here to find a print copy. Click here to find it as an ebook or audiobook. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and…
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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 Book Sale Collection
Friends Book Sale Collection
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will be collecting books for their upcoming sale.
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Library Open Only for Primary Election
The Library will be closed for regular library business to accommodate the primary election.
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Friends Book Sale Collection
Friends Book Sale Collection
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will be collecting books for their upcoming sale.
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Friends Book Sale Collection
Friends Book Sale Collection
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will be collecting books for their upcoming sale.
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Hypertension Clinic
Hypertension Clinic
A public health nurse will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings. Walk-ins welcome.
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Friends Book Sale Collection
Friends Book Sale Collection
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will be collecting books for their upcoming sale.
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Friends Book Sale
Friends Book Sale
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold a Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
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Friends Book Sale
Friends Book Sale
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold a Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
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.
1 event,
Friends Book Sale
Friends Book Sale
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold a Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
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Introduction to Crochet: Basics
Introduction to Crochet: Basics
Try a new adventure this summer with our Craft Workshop Series: Introduction to Crochet. Learn basic skills and stitches. Registration is required.
Night Sky Observation – Confirmed for Tonight!
Night Sky Observation – Confirmed for Tonight!
Members of the Morris Museum Astronomical Society will provide telescopes for a special opportunity to observe the night sky.
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Drawing with Sandra
Drawing with Sandra
Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish with local artist Sandra Cerchio. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss Women Talking by Miriam Toews. Registration is not required.
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Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. Registration is not 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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Concert: 20th Century Songwriters
Concert: 20th Century Songwriters
Ellen LaFurn will celebrate the music of and stories about influential female singers and songwriters of the 20th century. Registration is recommended.
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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…
Photography Basics
Photography Basics
Learn how to take more professional looking photos using either a digital camera or a cell phone. Registration is recommended.
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on June 17, 2024 to children who are residents of…
5 events,
Baby Time
Baby Time
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registration is required and will open on June 17, 2024 to children who are residents of…
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on June 17, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Fall. 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.
Lego Storytime
Lego Storytime
Children ages 4 and up, are invited to join us for an interactive storytime followed by the chance to build with the libraries Lego blocks! Registration is required and will open on June 17, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other…
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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 June 24, 2024 to…
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. To ensure all families have a chance to enjoy our baby storytime during the busy summer…
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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Baby Time
Baby Time
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 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. To ensure all families have a chance to enjoy our baby storytime during the busy summer…
Registration full: Crafty Kids
Registration full: Crafty Kids
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on June 24, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Jaws. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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1 event,
Lego Storytime
Lego Storytime
Children ages 4 and up, are invited to join us for an interactive storytime followed by the chance to build with the libraries Lego blocks! Registration is required and will open on June 24, 2024 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other…