Week of Events
Drawing with Sandra
Drawing with Sandra
Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish with local artist Sandra Cerchio. Registration is required.
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 11 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 | The Witches by Roald Dahl
Books and Snacks | The Witches by Roald Dahl
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 Witches by Roald Dahl! Click here to find a copy in our catalog. We'll provide snacks to enjoy and more books to browse. For grades 5-8. If you're not…
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5pm
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: 5:30pm
Ask a Teen Tech Guru: 5:30pm
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…
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! Registration is required and will open on Monday, November 11th…
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving
Join Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library at their November meeting/Friendsgiving celebration. Please RSVP and consider bringing a dish to share.
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…
Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Registration is not required.
Preschool Play
Preschool Play
Our interactive storytime program designed to prepare your 3 to 5 year old for kindergarten in a fun and engaging way. We’ll start with a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities, followed by time for you and your child to stay, play, and explore the library’s toys and discovery stations. Registration is required and…
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 .…
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…
Wednesday Movie
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for the feature film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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, November 11 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Registration Full: 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, November 11 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
Registration Full: Paw Buddies
Registration Full: 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, November 11 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, November 11 to children who are residents of Scotch Plains…
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…
CANCELLED: Evening Book Club
CANCELLED: Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Registration is not required.
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…