Youth Services Department
Read, Play, Learn!
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesRead, 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…
Books and Beyond
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesBooks 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…
Pajama Storytime
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesChildren 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…
Saturday Storytime
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesThe 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.
Family Building Club
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesOpen 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.
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Families
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesLeap 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…
Family Movie
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesPack 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
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesStudents 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…
Leap Into Science – Balance Workshop for Preschoolers
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesLeap 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
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, United StatesRegistration 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…