Week of Events
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…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film The Fall Guy. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Chapter Chat Book Club: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Chapter Chat Book Club: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. If you would like to read the book beforehand, click here to find a print copy or click here to find an ebook or audiobook. New members are welcome, regardless of…
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club!
Newspaper Club is an opportunity for young writers, artists, and photographers to collaborate and create their own online local newspaper! The club is founded and run by a teen volunteer with experience in local journalism. It will meet once a month and publish one issue every three months. (Click here to read the first issue!)…
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 volcanoes and testing out different ingredients to create our own volcanoes! Registration is required and will open on…
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The Teen Advisory Board gives Scotch Plains teens a voice in the library and in the community. We want to hear what you have to say! This will be a hybrid meeting: you can choose to attend in person at the library or virtually via Zoom. (We recommend attending in person, because there will be snacks.) Either…
Bring the Beauty of Dahlias to Your Garden
Bring the Beauty of Dahlias to Your Garden
Join us for an informative talk by dalhia expert Fred Carl! Dahlias bring their special beauty to gardens from July all the way through October. Possessing an unusual genetic profile with eight sets of chromosomes (you only have two), they can be hybridized in an astounding variety of size, form, and color. From small ball-shaped…
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.
OneInMath
OneInMath
This free math program is led by trained high school students and is designed to build self-confidence in kids grades K-3. This is a series of 12 classes, from September 20 through December 13. (There will be no class on 9/27 or 11/29). Learn more and register at oneinmath.com.
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.
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:00pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:00pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:30pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 2:30pm
This program is brought to you by the wonderful volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board! Bring your phone or tablet questions to our teen volunteers! Book a 30-minute session and get one-on-one help with your device. Please note: volunteers cannot help with broken devices or medical, legal, or financial forms/records. When you arrive for your…