Friends of the Library

Upcoming Meetings (Mondays at 7pm):

  • October 16
  • November 13
  • December 18

2023-24 Officers:
PRESIDENT – Amanda Malool
VICE-PRESIDENT – Christine Szeluga
TREASURER – Debra Murphy
SECRETARY – Fiona Stephens

Members-at-Large – Joseph Doyle & Ani Hsu-Obrock

About Membership…
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library is open to all interested adults and youth, and membership is accepted throughout the year. Contributions are tax-deductible. And remember to check with your employer for matching funds.

Click here for our online membership application.

Membership Drive – Join Friends during our Membership Drive (September 18 through October 14) for a chance to win a set of 4 tickets to the Turtle Back Zoo! Find us at Scotch Plains Day on October 1 and the Scotch Plains Farmers Market on October 14. Refer the most new members and receive a special prize. See our flyer for more details.

New and returning members will be notified when their membership cards are ready to be picked up at the Library. Show your card at these local businesses (subject to change) to receive a Friends discount:

  • Apple Blossom Flower Shop – 10% discount
  • Max’s Pizza & Bistro – 15% discount
  • MettaCasa – 10% discount on food
  • Osaka – 10% discount
  • Root to Rise Yoga – 10% discount
  • Town Book Store – 10% discount on books
  • Vic’s Barber Shop – Free product or clean shave for first time customers; $3.00 off nail services

Who Are the Friends?
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library is a devoted group of volunteers bound by a common objective to fortify and enrich the essential resources and services offered by the Scotch Plains Public Library. Through our unwavering commitment, we strive to raise funds that strengthen and expand the library programming including summer reading, adult and youth programs, and the museum pass initiative. We aspire to cultivate an enduring passion for literature, propel lifelong learning endeavors, and foster a sense of intellectual and social belonging within the Scotch Plains community.

Contact us: [email protected].

Find us on Instagram and Facebook!

What Friends Support

  • Museum Pass program
  • Summer reading programs