Week of 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 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…
Vision Board Workshop
Vision Board Workshop
Drop in to set your intentions and goals for 2025 and create a visual reminder to help keep you on track. Registration is recommended.
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…
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 a screening of Dial M for Murder. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.…
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…
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club will discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Registration for this hybrid event is required to attend via Zoom.
Balance Awareness (2025)
Balance Awareness (2025)
Join us Friday mornings on Zoom for a different approach to exercise! These innovative classes are designed to address the loss of balance and strength that can occur as we age.
Chapter Chat Book Club: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Chapter Chat Book Club: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Chapter Chat is our book club run by and for teens in grades 9-12! This month's book is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. 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…
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…