Week of Events
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB)
Monday Movie
Monday Movie
Belfast (Rated PG-13, 97 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 3, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
Art Together Now
Art Together Now
Work together to make a large, multi-piece painting to be displayed in the library all summer! No art expertise required, just enthusiasm. Wear clothes that can get messy! Snacks will be provided. For grades 6-12. Please register below.
Immersive Storytime
Immersive Storytime
Gear up your imagination and jump into this immersive storytime featuring the book Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld. 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 3, 2023 to…
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…
Silent Reading Party
Silent Reading Party
Bring whatever book you've been meaning to read, and join us in the downstairs meeting room for an hour of quiet reading.
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. Each week participants will create, experiment, and learn with a new project! Registration is required and will open on July 3, 2023 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card…
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
Barbara Brown will lead an in-person mindfulness-based guided meditation session. Registration is recommended.
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.
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.
Family Magic Show
Family Magic Show
Join us for a Family Friendly Magic Show with magician Joe Fischer! Registration is currently full. Please sign up for our waitlist.