February 2019
Friday Films: Alpha
Join us downstairs each Friday at noon for Friday Films. In February, we will be showing new movies. No registration is necessary.
Find out more »Silly Socks Storytime & Craft
Drop in for a storytime and craft featuring silly socks!
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 »Chess Club
Students ages 10-16 (OR an active member of the United States Chess Federation) are welcome to join us for our Chess Club. Registration is open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders only.
Find out more »Leap Into Science Workshop
Scotch Plains Public Library is pleased to offer an all ages family Leap Into Science Balance Workshop. Registration is not required for this event.
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 »March 2019
Dr. Seuss Storytime & Craft
Drop by for this construction themed storytime, followed by a related craft.
Find out more »March Bagels & Books
Join library staff and other book lovers for an informal chat about books you’ve recently read and enjoyed. Librarians will share their latest favorites and clue you in to new and upcoming releases. This program is for adults. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required
Find out more »Friends of the Library Children’s Book Sale
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold their Children's Book Sale in the Library's gallery space. Are you able to volunteer to assist with this year's book sale? Click here for more information and to sign up!
Find out more »Bunny Storytime & Craft
Join us for storytime full of bunnies, followed by a related craft.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Children’s Book Sale
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold their Children's Book Sale in the Library's gallery space. Are you able to volunteer to assist with this year's book sale? Click here for more information and to sign up!
Find out more »Friends of SPPL Meeting
Friends of the Library will meet in the gallery space downstairs. New members are always welcome! Also, it's not too late to volunteer for this year's book sale - click here to signup!
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold their Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold their Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold their Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold their Book Sale on the Library's lower level.
Find out more »Numbers Storytime & Craft
You can count on our number themed storytime followed by a related craft.
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 »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 March Anime Club meeting.
Find out more »Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean.
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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book was the #1 choice of The Great American Read.
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 »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 »Adult Sewing Workshop
Adults are invited to participate in our Sewing Workshop and create their own Laptop Cover with a Painted Button. Registration is required and is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood Cardholders.
Find out more »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 »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 »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
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 »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. Registration is required and space is limited. Attendees should bring: sketch paper, pencils, and an eraser.
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 »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 »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 »Rainy Day Storytime & Craft
Join us for a rainy day themed storytime and related craft.
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 »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 »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 »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.
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