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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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Let’s Create Studio – 3D Art!
Let’s Create Studio – 3D Art!
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. We will be creating 3D Art! Registration is required and will open on Monday, December 30th to children who are residents of Scotch Plains only. When registering, please use the child's card number. Cardholders from other neighboring communities will…
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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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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 Monday, January 6th 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…
Books and Snacks | The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon
Books and Snacks | The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon
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 Hardy Boys book, The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon! Click here to find a copy in our catalog. We'll provide snacks. For grades 5-8. If you're…
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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…
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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…
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club!
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.…
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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 reading Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang and making instant ramen! Registration is required and will…
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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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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 – Showcase
Coding Wizards – Showcase
This week, current children who were enrolled in our Fall session, will be showcasing what they are currently working on! 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…
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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.
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.
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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…
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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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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 Monday, January 20th 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…
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…
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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…
Library Closing at 1pm
Library Closing at 1pm
The Library will close to the public at 1:00pm to prepare for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District Bond Referendum.
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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 month's theme is Under the Sea. This event is run by amazing volunteers from our Teen Advisory Board. For grades K-5. Register below; space is limited.
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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 Sprouts
Coding Sprouts
Coding Sprouts is a fun program for K-2 students to explore the basics of coding. Each month, kids will try unplugged activities to build problem-solving skills, then play interactive coding games on iPads to reinforce their learning. It’s a hands-on, engaging way to introduce young learners to the world of coding! Registration required. Registration is…
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Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Join us this Saturday for a day of fun at the Scotch Plains Public Library! At 10:00 we will be having our family storytime featuring books about the love of reading! Families can stop by and take a chance at our February scavenger hunt, participate in our I Love the Library collage during and from…
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