Week of Events
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club
Tell us what you've been reading lately -- this is the book discussion group with no assigned reading! You choose your own books, and then join us at the Library to share your thoughts about your latest reads. We read all kinds of books — old, new, fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, romance, etc.! Registration is required.
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Special Screening of Flyways: The Untold Journey of Migratory Shorebirds
Special Screening of Flyways: The Untold Journey of Migratory Shorebirds
Flyways tells the story of the world's most incredible athletes - shorebirds, who fly up to nine days non-stop without food or water, yet are amongst the most threatened species on the planet,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
Preschool Play
Preschool Play
Our interactive storytime program designed to prepare your 3 to 5 year old for kindergarten in a fun and engaging way. We’ll start with a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities, followed by time for you and your child to stay, play, and explore the library's toys and discovery stations. Registration is required and…
Budding Bookworms
Budding Bookworms
Join us for Budding Bookworms, where babies from birth to 17 months dive into a world of sensory fun with stories, songs, and playful movement activities! This engaging program, designed for little ones and their caregivers, sparks early literacy skills and offers a joyful, interactive experience. Afterwards, little ones and their caregivers can stick around…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for a feature film streamed through Kanopy. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s Create Studio – Duct Tape Wallets
Let’s Create Studio – Duct Tape Wallets
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 activity will be Duct Tape Wallets. Registration is required and will open on Monday, September 30th to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
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 reading How the Meteorite Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartlan and creating Chocolate Meteorites Registration is required and will…
Birding Basics: Get Ready for October Big Day
Birding Basics: Get Ready for October Big Day
Get ready for October Big Day (Saturday, October 12), a global bird reporting event! SPFHS teacher Zach Rittner, who will introduce us to a variety of free, helpful apps you can download to help you identify birds and report your findings.
We can help you prepare for and participate in the celebration! SPFHS teacher Zach Rittner, who will introduce us to a variety of free, helpful apps you can download to help you identify birds and report your findings. Then plan to join us at Trailside Nature Center on the 12th for guided birding sessions!
Join us on Thursday, October 10 at the Library for a presentation by SPFHS teacher Zach Rittner, who will introduce us to a variety of free, helpful apps you can download to help you identify birds and report your findings.
OneInMath
OneInMath
This free math program is led by trained high school students and is designed to build self-confidence in kids grades K-3. This is a series of 12 classes, from September 20 through December 13. (There will be no class on 9/27 or 11/29). Learn more and register at oneinmath.com.
October Big Day at Trailside Nature & Science Center
October Big Day at Trailside Nature & Science Center
October Big Day is the perfect opportunity to contribute to citizen science, enjoy nature, and connect with a local--and global-- community of bird lovers. Join us at Trailside Nature & Science center for a morning of guided bird walks and other all-ages activities!
3rd Annual Fall Festival – 10am entry
3rd Annual Fall Festival – 10am entry
This family event is planned and run by the amazing teen volunteers from our Teen Advisory Board! Join us for a fun-filled morning with games, crafts, face painting, and treats! Ideal for kids in preschool through elementary school. Registration is required and the forms will close on 10/10 or when we have reached capacity. Please…
3rd Annual Fall Festival – 11am entry
3rd Annual Fall Festival – 11am entry
This family event is planned and run by the amazing teen volunteers from our Teen Advisory Board! Join us for a fun-filled morning with games, crafts, face painting, and treats! Ideal for kids in preschool through elementary school. Registration is required and the forms will close on 10/10 or when we have reached capacity. Please…