Library Programs

The Scotch Plains Public Library’s Youth Services Department offers a wide range of programs for children and teens.

Special Events

Family Cocoa & Cookies Matinee – Monday, December 29th at 2:00pm – Bring the whole family for a sweet afternoon at the library! We’ll serve warm cocoa and cookies before showing a family-friendly movie everyone will enjoy.  We will be showing The Wild Robot (rated PG).  Registration required (opens 12/15 for Scotch Plains residents).


Storytime Events

Our weekday Storytime events resume the week of November 17th.

Storytots – Tuesdays at 10:30am

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.

Budding Bookworms – Wednesdays at 10:00am

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.

Once Upon an Easel – Wednesdays at 11:00am

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 (12/11, 1/15, 2/12, 3/19) 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 (12/8, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2) 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.

*We want everyone to enjoy our programs! If you need any accommodations, please reach out to us at kids@scotchplainslibrary.org. Online registration is required for all programs. Registration opens the Monday one week prior. The first four days of registration are limited to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number. Need a Scotch Plains Library card? Contact us at 908-322-5007 for more information or stop by the library. Neighboring LMxAC families can sign up the Friday one week prior to the event.

Library Programs


Sprinkle Squad – Thursdays: 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, & 3/13 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: 12/15, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9 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 Club – Tuesdays: 12/16, 1/13, 2/10, 3/17 at 4:00pm

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Elementary students are invited to join our Pokémon Club for fun-filled activities all about the world of Pokémon. Bring your own cards to play (trading is not allowed), participate in games and challenges, and explore everything Pokémon in a friendly, welcoming environment. Registration recommended.

Panel & Ink – Tuesdays: 12/23, 1/20, 2/24, 3/24 at 4:00pm

Calling all graphic novel fans! Comic Quest is a 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 – Resuming 11/20 at 4:00pm – no session 11/27

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.

Paw Buddies – Mondays (12/29)

Our Paw Buddies program geared for students in grades K-5 who want to practice their reading skills! This program is ideal for not just emerging readers, but all readers! Registration required

*We want everyone to enjoy our programs! If you need any accommodations, please reach out to us at kids@scotchplainslibrary.org. Online registration is required for all programs. Registration opens the Monday one week prior. The first four days of registration are limited to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child’s card number. Need a Scotch Plains Library card? Contact us at 908-322-5007 for more information or stop by the library. Neighboring LMxAC families can sign up the Friday one week prior to the event.

Programs for Middle & High School Students

Teen Programs – Looking for teen programs? Check out our teen page!