Scotch Plains Public Library
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About Us
For more information go to: http://www.scotlib.org
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Contact Information
1927 Bartle Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Call 908-322-5007
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Time Storytime
Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and movement activities. This baby program, which is designed for children from birth to 17 months and their caregivers, encourages early language development in a fun and engaging environment. Registrati......More
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Wednesday May 1 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open ......More
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Wednesday May 1 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for a feature film. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, May 1: Clue (Rated PG, 94 minutes) – The classic comedy about the classic board game, with an all-star cast! Guests are invited to a swanky mansion to learn wh......More
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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and......More
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Replacing Victor's Headstone
The simple goal of wanting to visit the gravesites of all her direct ancestors back to 3rd great grandparents, developed into quite the project when cousins discovered the headstone of their 3rd great grandfather, Victor Henry, was broken. Come learn about the subsequen......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Join us Friday mornings on Zoom for a different approach to exercise!All adults, and older adults in particular, are encouraged to take part in these classes, which are designed to address the loss of balance and strength that can occur as we age. Yasmin Ofek’s ins......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Storytime Adventures
Get outside and enjoy a storytime adventure in a local park! Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers are invited to this interactive program, bringing language and learning to the outdoors! Participants will enjoy a flying themed storytime and then decorate kit......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hypertension Clinic
A public health nurse from the Union County Office of Health Management will be in the Adult Room to take blood pressure readings and share educational materials. Registration is not required.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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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Monday May 6 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club
Join us for the book discussion group with no assigned reading!You choose your own books, and then join us at the Library to share your thoughts about your latest reads. We’ll meet in the Adult Room. We read all kinds of books — old, new, fiction, non-fiction, mysterie......More
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Wednesday May 8 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for a feature film. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, May 8: Knives Out (Rated PG-13, 131 minutes) – When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inqui......More
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Let's Create Studio
Students in 3rd to 7th grade are invited to participate in this monthly hands-on creativity workshop. Each month will feature a new challenge or project. This month’s activity is to create with perler beads. Registration is required and will open on April 29, 2024 to ch......More
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Thursday May 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Vinyl Revival
Did you know: that we are in the midst of a resurgence of vinyl records?that in 2022, vinyl record sales in the US outperformed CD’s for the first time since 1987?that most of the record albums being reissued are from the early ‘60’s up through the 70’s?that Record Coll......More
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Join us Friday mornings on Zoom for a different approach to exercise!All adults, and older adults in particular, are encouraged to take part in these classes, which are designed to address the loss of balance and strength that can occur as we age. Yasmin Ofek’s ins......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Florian Schantz Jazz Combo
The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo returns to the Library to perform favorite songs from Broadway and Hollywood. The group’s band leader is Union County-based, 21-year-old professional trumpet player Florian Schantz, who formed the band when he was 9 years old. Florian has ......More
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Monday May 13 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
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 pr......More
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Monday May 13 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Friends of the Library Meeting & Election
All Friends members are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to participate in the annual election. Open positions are President (filling a vacancy from September 2024 to May 2025) and Members-at-Large (1-year term, June 2024 to May 2025). Nominations should be em......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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Tuesday May 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Read, Play, Learn!
Read, play, and learn with us! This program is an interactive experience for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months and their caregivers. Development and literacy is encouraged through reading, singing, and playing. Join the fun as we enjoy classic picture books, learn songs and......More
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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Drop In Crafting
Whether you want to learn a new skill, share tips with others, or just craft with company, you’re invited to bring your current WIP (work in progress) and create alongside others. We’ll have selections from our collection of books about a variety of crafts for inspirati......More
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Tuesday May 14 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Preschool Play
Our interactive storytime program will help your 3 to 5 year old child get ready for kindergarten while having fun. First we’ll share some stories, songs, and activities together. Then, we welcome you to stay, play, and enjoy the library’s toys and exploration stations.......More
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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Wednesday May 15 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Terrific Twos
Travel the path to literacy at our fun and engaging program designed just for two-year-olds. Caregivers will interact with their children through books, music, and movement activities while exploring letters, sounds, and counting! Registration is required and will open ......More
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Wednesday May 15 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wednesday Movie
Drop in downstairs for a feature film. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, May 15: A Haunting in Venice (Rated PG-13, 104 minutes) – set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve, this terrifying mystery features the retu......More