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, February 3rd 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…

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Current and potential Friends members are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss plans for supporting the library. If you would like to attend via Zoom, please register in advance.

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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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…

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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…

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Drop in downstairs for the feature film 27 Dresses.  Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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…

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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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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.

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.

We're excited to welcome back the musical collective Amani for a very special Valentine's Day weekend program!   The afternoon--dedicated to Marty Eigen's mother who was born on Valentine's Day-- will feature a performance of cherished love songs, and a celebration of Marty's new book, A Love Story for the Ages.  Based on his parents'…

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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…

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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…

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