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Crafty Tales
Crafty Tales
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on November 25 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on…
2 events,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
Coding Wizards
Coding Wizards
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 coding activities. This program is open to Scotch Plains residents only and is run through our Fiero Code subscription. Registration…
2 events,
Budding Bookworms
Budding Bookworms
Join us for Budding Bookworms, where babies from birth to 17 months dive into a world of sensory fun with stories, songs, and playful movement activities! This engaging program, designed for little ones and their caregivers, sparks early literacy skills and offers a joyful, interactive experience. Afterwards, little ones and their caregivers can stick around…
Let’s Create Studio – Gingerbread Houses!
Let’s Create Studio – Gingerbread Houses!
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Each month will feature a new challenge or project. This month's we will be creating Gingerbread houses Registration is required and will open on Monday, November 25 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please…
1 event,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
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 for this event.
2 events,
Crafty Tales
Crafty Tales
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on December 2nd to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on…
Newspaper Club! (Cancelled)
Newspaper Club! (Cancelled)
Newspaper Club is an opportunity for young writers, artists, and photographers to collaborate and create their own online local newspaper! Click here to read their first two issues. The club is founded and run by a teen volunteer with experience in local journalism. It meets once a month and publishes an issue every three months.…
2 events,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
Coding Wizards
Coding Wizards
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. This program is open to Scotch Plains residents only and is run through our Fiero Code subscription. Registration will…
3 events,
Budding Bookworms
Budding Bookworms
Join us for Budding Bookworms, where babies from birth to 17 months dive into a world of sensory fun with stories, songs, and playful movement activities! This engaging program, designed for little ones and their caregivers, sparks early literacy skills and offers a joyful, interactive experience. Afterwards, little ones and their caregivers can stick around…
Science Club
Science Club
Join us to explore the wonders of science and investigate your curiosities with The Science Club! Come for fascinating science experiments, snacks, learning, and fun! This event is run by amazing volunteers from our Teen Advisory Board. For grades K-5. Register below; space is limited.
Teen Karaoke Night
Teen Karaoke Night
This event is run by amazing volunteers from our Teen Advisory Board! We'll provide the space, the snacks, and the sound equipment; you bring your talent and your friends! This event is open to all teens in grades 6-12. Register below so we can be sure to provide enough snacks, and tell your friends!
2 events,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
Books and Beyond
Books and Beyond
Books are only the beginning! Students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade are invited to this program which will feature a non-fiction book and then continue to a hands-on related activity. This month we will be learning about engineering and creating ginger bread houses! Registration is required and will open on Monday, December 2 to children…
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
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 for this event.
3 events,
Crafty Tales
Crafty Tales
Designed for children between 2 and 5 years of age, this program promotes creativity by pairing a book with a craft. Registration is required and will open on December 9th to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will open on…
Books and Snacks | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part I
Books and Snacks | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part I
Books and Snacks is SPPL's middle school book club! The club is founded and run by members of our Teen Advisory Board. This month we're discussing the first ten chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling! Click here to find a copy in our catalog. We'll provide snacks to enjoy…
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
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 is required and will…
2 events,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
Coding Wizards
Coding Wizards
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. This program is open to Scotch Plains residents only and is run through our Fiero Code subscription. Registration will open…
5 events,
Budding Bookworms
Budding Bookworms
Join us for Budding Bookworms, where babies from birth to 17 months dive into a world of sensory fun with stories, songs, and playful movement activities! This engaging program, designed for little ones and their caregivers, sparks early literacy skills and offers a joyful, interactive experience. Afterwards, little ones and their caregivers can stick around…
Paw Buddies
Paw Buddies
Children are invited to practice their reading with a trained therapy animal at this program. This event will be held in the basement of the library. This program is for emerging readers who are in K-5th grade. Registration is required and will open on Monday, December 9 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
Paw Buddies
Paw Buddies
Children are invited to practice their reading with a trained therapy animal at this program. This event will be held in the basement of the library. This program is for emerging readers who are in K-5th grade. Registration is required and will open on Monday, December 9th to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
1 event,
Storytots
Storytots
Dive into a world of wonder with Storytots, our delightful storytime adventure for little ones aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers! Each session is a magical mix of stories, singing, and fun-filled play. Together, we’ll explore charming picture books, sing songs, and enjoy interactive activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Get…
1 event,
Family Fossil Frenzy
Family Fossil Frenzy
Families are invited to travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs for an action-packed program filled with creativity and exploration. Little paleontologists will have a blast crafting their own clay fossils, uncovering hidden dinosaur treasures, and much more! This program is geared toward children ages 2-6. This program is partially sponsored by Ponzios…
1 event,
Winter Wonderland Lab
Winter Wonderland Lab
Step into a world of winter magic at the Winter Wonderland Lab, a festive, hands-on STEM program designed for families to explore, create, and enjoy together. This winter-themed wonderland offers a variety of interactive activities that will spark imagination and inspire curiosity in children and adults alike. From crafting snowflakes with Tinker Trays to experimenting…
1 event,
Let’s Create Studio – No Sew Pouches!
Let’s Create Studio – No Sew Pouches!
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Join us for our special Winter Break edition! We will be creating No Sew Pouches using fabric and duct tape. Registration is required and will open on Monday, December 16 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only.…
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
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 for this event.
2 events,
Scribble Bots
Scribble Bots
Students in 3-7th grade are invited get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills in the Scribble Bots program! In this hands-on activity, we will build scribble bot using basic engineering principles. Once our bots are assembled, watch as it moves and draws unique patterns on paper! This is a fun way to learn…
Craft Clean Out Night
Craft Clean Out Night
Stop by the library on Monday night and create one of our leftover crafts. Crafts are geared for children 6 and under. All crafts are as supplies last. No registration required.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
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 for this event.
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