Budding Bookworms – Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:00am – Resume week of June 8

Budding Bookworms invites babies (birth–17 months) and their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that spark early literacy, followed by social playtime with new friends. Registration required.

Storytots – Tuesdays at 11:00am – Resume week of June 8

Storytots is a lively storytime for children 18–35 months and their caregivers, featuring picture books, songs, and interactive play that spark creativity and early learning. Registration required.

Once Upon an Easel – Wednesdays at 11:00am – Resume week of June 8

Once Upon an Easel is a creative storytime for children 18–35 months, combining beautifully illustrated books with hands-on art activities that spark imagination, self-expression, and early literacy. Registration required.

Pajama Storytime – Thursdays (5/21) at 6:00pm

Children 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! ASL interpretation will be provided. Registration required.

Saturday Storytime – Saturdays at 10:00am

The 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 fort his event (check our website for date updates).

Crafty Tales – Mondays (6/8) at 6:00pm

Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a stories with a craft. Registration required.

Sprinkle Squad – Thursdays: 6/11 at 6:00pm

Calling all junior chefs! Kids in K–2nd grade will mix, stir, and sprinkle their way through a new kid-friendly recipe each month. Come cook up fun and tasty creations. Grades K-2. Registration required.

Art Explorers – Mondays: 6/8 at 7:00pm

Join us as we dive into the colorful world of art! Each session, we’ll learn about a famous artist and explore their unique style. Then, we’ll create our own simplified version of their artwork using kid-friendly techniques and materials. Perfect for curious creators who love to make and imagine! For grades 2-5. Registration required.

Pokémon Clubs

We’re excited to introduce TWO new Pokémon Clubs at the Scotch Plains Public Library! Elementary students can join us on 6/9 at 4:00pm, while Grades 3–8 can take part in our Battle Club on 6/23 at 4:00pm—registration is encouraged, and no trading allowed.

Panel & Ink – Tuesdays: 5/26 & 6/16 at 4:00pm

Calling all graphic novel fans! Panel & Ink is your chance to share your favorite reads and discover new ones. Each month we’ll spotlight a different graphic novel you can choose to read—or bring your own to talk about. Whether you’ve read one book or a stack, come join other GN lovers for fun conversations, fresh recommendations, and plenty of inspiration for your next read. For Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Coding Wizards -Thursdays at 4:00pm (Ends 5/21)

Are you curious about how video games are made or interested in creating your own apps? Children age 8-12 are invited to join our new club – Coding Wizards. This self-paced after school club introducing activities. Registration required. Scotch Plains residents only.