On Monday, April 8 at 10:00 AM, artists of all skill levels are invited to join local artist Perthea Brown to make Book Origami Earrings.
On Sunday, April 7 at 2 PM, the Scotch Plains Library welcomes jazz pianist Gil Scott Chapman & vocalist Lauren Scales for Sing of Spring.
On Thurs. April 4 at 7 pm, Paul Groom returns to the Scotch Plains Library to trace the development of popular music in the United States.
On Wednesday, April 3 at 5:00 PM, Women in Media--Newark present a film festival themed, "Voices in Black and White."
Join one of the Scotch Plains Public Library’s many popular book clubs.
On Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm, create a bird’s nest pendant with Perthea Brown at the Scotch Plains Public Library.
Makers Day will fall on both Friday, 3/22 and Saturday, 3/23 and throughout the two days the library will have activities for all ages.
Alex Trebek is battling pancreatic cancer. Here are three Scotch Plains and Fanwood locals who had a chance to compete with the iconic host.
Join teacher & writer Edie Scher for a series of memoir writing workshops at the Scotch Plains Library; the opening session will be on 3/27.
Join one of the Scotch Plains Public Library’s many book clubs!
Scotch Plains Public Library will host NJ Makers Day STEAM activities on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.
Trivia is back by popular demand! On Thurs, February 21 at 7 pm, the Scotch Plains Public Library will be hosting a movie trivia night.
Mark Zacharia has been performing his passion for more than 25 years and has weekly performances in NJ, NY and PA.
On Thurs, Feb 7 @ 7pm, Pete Axelrod of Wild Birds Unlimited will introduce the library to birds that commonly come to our backyard feeders.
Explore your creative side in 2019 with Sunday Sounds, Drawing Workshop, and Jewelry Club
Get inspired in 2019! Stop by the Gallery, join the Jewelry Club, and sign up for a Let's Monet paint nite!
Join community members at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Fridays at noon to watch movies starring Julia Roberts.
The Scotch Plains Library is proud to announce the return of “Sunday Sounds,” a musical series scheduled for the first Sunday of the month.
Enjoy carols in the beautiful acoustics of the church
Sandra Cerchio is offering drawing classes for adults (age 18+) at the Scotch Plains Library. This month’s session will be on Fri, 11/2.
Gala event at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church celebrates kitchen renovation to benefit its Food Missions and Ministries.
On Thurs, Oct 18 at 7pm, illustrators Stephen Gardner and Dennis Dittrich, of NJCU, will discuss the history and process of illustration.
The Scotch Plains Public Library's Evening Book Club will discuss Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan on Monday, October 15 at 7pm.
Join the library staff on Sat, Oct 13 at 2 pm when Stephen Macknik returns to ScotLib to discuss his award-winning book Sleights of Mind.
All you need to know to celebrate The Great American Read on PBS and with fellow booklovers at the Scotch Plains Public Library
On Monday, Sept 24 at 10 am, join ScotLib staff members and other book lovers for an informal chat about books you’ve recently enjoyed.
SpeakAbility Toastmasters - Scotch Plains, NJ
Watch each TGAR episode on PBS and then join the library staff for lively discussions of the week' s titles and theme.
On Monday, September 24 at 7 pm, learn all about this organizational craze and how it can transform your life.
On Saturday, September 29 at 3pm Martinez-Conde and Macknik visit ScotLib to give a presentation on their mind-blow book about illusions.
On Saturday, September 22 from 2 pm – 4 pm, learn about the 100-day apple art project, make an apple of your own, & enjoy refreshments.
48th Annual Concert
On Wednesday, August 22 at 6 pm, join the teen “brinner."
Acorn TV from Scotch Plains Public Library
On Monday, August 20 at 3 pm, the library will be hosting its own version of “Cupcake Wars” with cookies.
Join fellow community members for “Oscar Worthy Scores” on Fridays at noon in August!
The new exhibit featuring local artworks is now on display at the Freeholders Gallery through Aug. 29.
On Wednesday, August 8 at 6 pm, join ScotLib's teen staff for a night of trivia and pizza!
The Scotch Plains Library will be featuring the photography of Fred Rossi throughout the month of July in the downstairs gallery space.
With summer ending & school starting, the Scotch Plains Library will host a two-part Back to School craft series to help with organization.