May 2019
Friday Films: Leave No Trace
In May, we will be showing films about family. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Bugs Storytime & Craft
Join us for a buzzing storytime about bugs. Followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Pajama Story Time
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs.
Find out more »Friday Films: Ben is Back
In May, we will be showing films about family. No registration necessary.
Find out more »June 2019
Kite Storytime at the Farmers Market
Join the SPPL staff at the Scotch Plains Farmers Market for a special outdoor storytime featuring kites!
Find out more »Sunday Sounds Learn and Listen: David Bowie
Learn about legendary musician David Bowie, then listen to an interpretation of his music. No registration needed.
Find out more »June Bagels & Books
Join library staff and other book lovers for an informal chat about books you’ve recently read and enjoyed. Registration is required.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Read, Play, Learn!
Literacy is encouraged through books and play in this interactive program from children 18 to 35 months. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Stay & Play Storytime
A storytime program to ready 3 to 5 year olds for Kindergarten. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Friday Films: 7 Days in Entebbe
In June, we will be showing action films. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Father’s Day Storytime
Come listen to some of our favorite stories about mothers and create a Mother’s Day craft.
Find out more »Jr. Chef
Are you a budding chef interested in making something delicious and creative and are ages 8 and up? Then this program is for you! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Teen Anime Club
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our June Anime Club meeting.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Hypertension Clinic
The township nurse will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings. No registration is required.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Library Director's office and are open to the public.
Find out more »Read, Play, Learn!
Literacy is encouraged through books and play in this interactive program from children 18 to 35 months. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Read, Play, Learn!
Literacy is encouraged through books and play in this interactive program from children 18 to 35 months. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Stay & Play Storytime
A storytime program to ready 3 to 5 year olds for Kindergarten. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Yarn Birds with Creativebug
Get to know our new online resource, Creativebug, a collection of art and craft video classes that you can follow at your own pace. We will use one of the tutorial videos to create adorable yarn birds. Space and supplies are limited; registration is required.
Find out more »Friday Films: Only the Brave
In June, we will be showing action films. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Rainbows Storytime & Craft
Join us for a rainbow filled storytime followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Gallery Exhibit and Reception
We will feature artwork by the young students of Sandra Cerchio June 13-23. A reception will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 2:00pm.
Find out more »Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Stay & Play Storytime
A storytime program to ready 3 to 5 year olds for Kindergarten. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Friday Films: Skyscraper
In June, we will be showing action films. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Summer Reading Kick Off
Join us for a fun filled morning to kick off our Summer Reading Program!
Find out more »Short Attention Span Book Club
Join other busy readers to discuss an article. Registration begins on June 1.
Find out more »Pajama Story Time
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs.
Find out more »Friday Films: Robin Hood
In June, we will be showing action films. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Baseball Storytime and Craft
Join us for this baseball themed storytime and craft.
Find out more »July 2019
Family Game Night
The entire family is invited to join in on the fun with a family board game night at the library! Registration required.
Find out more »Summer Storytime & Craft
Join us for this summer themed storytime, followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
Children ages 3 and up are invited to join us on Mondays to practice reading aloud to our teen volunteers.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Let’s Rock
A dancing storytime for children ages 2 to 6. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »UFO Crafternoon
Drop in for this all ages craft program. Crafts include making an alien and space shuttle!
Find out more »Read, Play, Learn!
Literacy is encouraged through books and play in this interactive program from children 18 to 35 months. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Stay & Play Storytime
A storytime program to ready 3 to 5 year olds for Kindergarten. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Animal Show with Zoo Jersey
Learn and meet many different animals when Zoo Jersey visits the library this summer! For children 3 and up, registration required.
Find out more »Outdoor Fun
Enjoy the library and the outdoors in one program! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders.
Find out more »Truck Storytime & Craft
Stop by and join us for this truck themed storytime and craft.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
Children ages 3 and up are invited to join us on Mondays to practice reading aloud to our teen volunteers.
Find out more »STEM with 4H Club
Join the Union County 4H STEM club for hands on sessions working on STEM themed challenges! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Let’s Rock
A dancing storytime for children ages 2 to 6. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Read, Play, Learn!
Literacy is encouraged through books and play in this interactive program from children 18 to 35 months. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Stay & Play Storytime
A storytime program to ready 3 to 5 year olds for Kindergarten. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »I See Magic
Enjoy the mystery of magic with I See Magic! This program is recommended for children 3 and older. Registration is required and will open on July 8, 2019. Click here to register.
Find out more »Outdoor Fun
Enjoy the library and the outdoors in one program! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders.
Find out more »Maker Lab – Pet Space Rocks
Students entering Kindergarten to 2nd grade are invited to create their own pet space rocks and accessories to go with it. Registration required.
Find out more »Moon Storytime at the Farmers Market
Join the SPPL staff at the Scotch Plains Farmers Market for a special outdoor storytime staring the moon!
Find out more »Reading Buddies
Children ages 3 and up are invited to join us on Mondays to practice reading aloud to our teen volunteers.
Find out more »STEM with 4H Club
Join the Union County 4H STEM club for hands on sessions working on STEM themed challenges! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Let’s Rock
A dancing storytime for children ages 2 to 6. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Music and Movement
Experience the joy of music in this fun-filled, high energy music and movement class with Ms. Shelia! This session is for children 0-23 months and requires registration and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Music and Movement
Experience the joy of music in this fun-filled, high energy music and movement class with Ms. Shelia! This session is for children 24-35 months and requires registration and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Pajama Story Time
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs.
Find out more »Outdoor Fun
Enjoy the library and the outdoors in one program! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders.
Find out more »Sing-a-Long Storytime and Craft
Join us for this sing-a-long storytime, followed by a craft!
Find out more »STEM with 4H Club
Join the Union County 4H STEM club for hands on sessions working on STEM themed challenges! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Lunch With A Librarian
Get to know the Youth Services Staff! Bring your own snack or lunch and complete an activity with your favorite librarians!
Find out more »August 2019
Lunch With A Librarian
Get to know the Youth Services Staff! Bring your own snack or lunch and complete an activity with your favorite librarians!
Find out more »Lunch With A Librarian
Get to know the Youth Services Staff! Bring your own snack or lunch and complete an activity with your favorite librarians!
Find out more »Beach Storytime & Craft
Join us for this beach themed storytime and craft! Registration is not required for this event.
Find out more »Family LEGO Club
The entire family is encouraged to work together to build unique creations.
Find out more »STEM with 4H Club
Join the Union County 4H STEM club for hands on sessions working on STEM themed challenges! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Family Game Night
The entire family is invited to join in on the fun with a family board game night at the library! Registration required.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Let’s Rock
A dancing storytime for children ages 2 to 6. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Sensory Storytime
This storytime is designed for children with sensory challenges such as difficulty sitting still or in large groups, and those on the autism spectrum. Registration required.
Find out more »NASA Crafternoon
Drop in to create NASA themed crafts!
Find out more »Read, Play, Learn!
Literacy is encouraged through books and play in this interactive program from children 18 to 35 months. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Stay & Play Storytime
A storytime program to ready 3 to 5 year olds for Kindergarten. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Outdoor Fun
Enjoy the library and the outdoors in one program! Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders.
Find out more »Space Camp
Challenge yourself with fun astronaut-themed activities and crafts.
Find out more »Family LEGO Club
The entire family is encouraged to work together to build unique creations.
Find out more »Duct Tape Crafts
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to see what they can make with duct tape, a ruler, and scissors!
Find out more »Little Listeners
An interactive baby program for children up to 23 months of age. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Terrific Twos
A program designed just for two-year-olds to explore early learning through books and movement. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Let’s Rock
A dancing storytime for children ages 2 to 6. Weekly registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
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