March 2019
NJ Makers Day
Join us for our 5th annual NJ Makers Day. From 10am, we will have hands on demos and activities for all ages. No registration is required. As supplies last. Interested in attending one of our workshops? Click here to view our schedule of events and information on how to participate in our fun activities throughout the day.
Find out more »Paper Airplanes
Join the Union County 4H STEM group as they show children how to create excellent throwing paper airplanes. No registration is required and is open to all.
Find out more »HealthBarn Cooking Workshop
Scotch Plains Public Library is partnering with HealthBarn USA to offer a monthly series of hands-on healthy life-style lessons for children ages 5 to 8 years of age. Registration is required.
Find out more »Jewelry Project: Bird’s Nest Pendant
Create a bird's nest pendant with Perthea Brown on NJ Makers Day. Registration is required, and priority will be given to Scotch Plains and Fanwood adult and young adult cardholders.
Find out more »Storytime Yoga
Children ages 2-5 are invited to participate in our Storytime Yoga Program. Weekly 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 »Memoir Writing Group
Capture the memories you want to leave as a legacy for your family in a series of workshops. Space is limited; registration is required.
Find out more »Coding Workshop
Montclair Learning Center will be presenting their Coding Workshop for students in 3rd to 5th grade. Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders.
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 »Early Reader Book Club
This first book club is designed for emerging readers in grades K-2. Registration is required 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 »Pizza Storytime & Craft
Get ready for our pizza themed storytime, followed by a related craft.
Find out more »A Girl Stands at the Door
Join us for a talk by Rutgers Professor Rachel Devlin about the young women and girls behind the grassroots efforts that led to the Brown v Board of Education ruling.
Find out more »April 2019
April 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 »Storytime Yoga
Children ages 2-5 are invited to participate in our Storytime Yoga Program. Weekly 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 »Women’s History Month Film Fest
Women in Media - Newark present a film festival themed Voices in Black and White.
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 »Early Reader Book Club
This first book club is designed for emerging readers in grades K-2. Registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Drawing Workshop: Botanicals
Local artist Sandra Cerchio is offering monthly drawing classes for adults (age 18+). This month's session will be Botanicals. Attendees should bring: sketch paper, pencils, and an eraser. This program is now full. Please contact the Reference Desk if you wish to be added to the wait list.
Find out more »Friday Films: A Star is Born
In April, we will be showing a few films celebrated at the Oscars. No registration is necessary.
Find out more »Bird Storytime & Craft
Stop by the library and join us for a bird themed storytime.
Find out more »HealthBarn Cooking Workshop
Scotch Plains Public Library is partnering with HealthBarn USA to offer a monthly series of hands-on healthy life-style lessons for children ages 5 to 8 years of age. Registration is required.
Find out more »Sunday Sounds: An Afternoon of Gershwin
Enjoy Sing of Spring: An Afternoon of Gershwin with jazz pianist Gil Scott Chapman on the keyboards and vocalist Lauren Scales. No registration is necessary.
Find out more »Jewelry Making Club – April
In honor of National Library Week, Perthea will guide the group in making book page origami earrings. Registration is required.
Find out more »Career Networking Group @ SPPL
Learn the 5 C’s of an Effective Marketing Message for Job Seekers with John Hadley.
Find out more »Friends of the Library meeting
Friends of the Library will meet in the gallery space downstairs. New members are always welcome!
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 »Memoir Writing Group
Workshops will guide you through the process of writing, editing, and compiling your chapters in a supportive environment. Registration is required.
Find out more »Video Game Design Workshop
Montclair Learning Center will be presenting their Video Game Design Workshop for students in 3rd to 6th grade. Registration is required and limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders.
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 »Early Reader Book Club
This first book club is designed for emerging readers in grades K-2. Registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Gallery Exhibit and Reception
We will feature artwork by the adult students of Sandra Cerchio April 11-26. The public is welcome to attend the opening night reception.
Find out more »Friday Films: Black Panther
In April, we will be showing a few films celebrated at the Oscars. No registration is necessary.
Find out more »Rainy Day Storytime & Craft
Join us for a rainy day themed storytime and related craft.
Find out more »Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.
Find out more »Natural New Jersey
Nature writer and naturalist Jim Peck will show his photos and discuss beautiful and little known natural areas across New Jersey that are ideal for exploring or hiking.
Find out more »Dino Tea-Party
Dress in your finest attire and join us for a dinosaur themed tea party! Children ages 3 to 7 must register for this event.
Find out more »Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George.
Find out more »Leap Into Science Workshop
This balance themed workshop, for children ages 6 to 10, blends hands on science activities with literacy elements. Registration is required.
Find out more »Spring Storytime & Craft
Celebrate spring with us during this spring themed storytime followed by a related 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 »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 »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 »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 »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: Green Book
In April, we will be showing a few films celebrated at the Oscars. No registration is necessary.
Find out more »Crayons Storytime & Craft
Join us for a colorful Crayons themed storytime followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Teen Anime Club
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our April 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 »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 »May 2019
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 »Flowers Storytime & Craft
Stop by the library for a storytime and craft about flowers!
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 »Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft
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? Join us for this cooking program and put your skills to the test. Registration is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only. Registration for this event opens May 6.
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 »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 »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 »Gardening Storytime and Craft
Come hear some wonderful stories about gardening and create a garden themed craft.
Find out more »Teen Anime Club
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our May 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 »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 »Bugs Storytime & Craft
Join us for a buzzing storytime about bugs. Followed by a related craft.
Find out more »June 2019
Kites Storytime & Craft
The entire family is invited to join us for a storytime all about kites. A related craft to follow.
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 »Teen Anime Club
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our June Anime Club meeting.
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 »Rainbows Storytime & Craft
Join us for a rainbow filled storytime followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Space Storytime & Craft
Join us for an out of this world storytime. Storytime will be followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Baseball Storytime and Craft
Join us for this baseball themed storytime and craft.
Find out more »September 2019
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 »October 2019
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 »November 2019
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 »December 2019
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Library Director's office and are open to the public.
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