April Movies & Showtimes at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Join fellow movie lovers at the Scotch Plains Public Library each Friday at noon for Friday Films.

SP Library to Host Natural New Jersey in Honor of Earth Day

On Mon April 15 at 7 PM, nature writer Jim Peck will show his photos & discuss beautiful & little known natural areas & hiking spots in NJ.

Scotch Plains Public Library Adds Streaming Service, Kanopy

Beginning Monday, April 1: Over 30,000 classics, indies and popular favorites at your fingertips, free to Scotch Plains resident cardholders

Jewelry Club to Make Book Origami Earrings @ SP Library

​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.

Scotch Plains Library to Host An Afternoon of Gershwin

​On Sunday, April 7 at 2 PM, the Scotch Plains Library welcomes jazz pianist Gil Scott Chapman & vocalist Lauren Scales for Sing of Spring.

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host the “Birth of Rock & Roll”

​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.

Women's History Month Films to be Screened @ SP Library

On Wednesday, April 3 at 5:00 PM, Women in Media--Newark present a film festival themed, "Voices in Black and White."

Scotch Plains Public Library Announces April Book Club Options

Join one of the Scotch Plains Public Library’s many popular book clubs.

Make a Bird’s Nest Pendant with Perthea Brown on Makers Day

​On Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm, create a bird’s nest pendant with Perthea Brown at the Scotch Plains Public Library.

Celebrate Makers Day at the Scotch Plains Library this Fri & Sat!

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.

3 Scotch Plains, Fanwood Locals Who Appeared On 'Jeopardy!'

Alex Trebek is battling pancreatic cancer. Here are three Scotch Plains and Fanwood locals who had a chance to compete with the iconic host.

Scotch Plains Library Announces Memoir Writing Series

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.

Scotch Plains Public Library Announces March Book Club Options

​Join one of the Scotch Plains Public Library’s many book clubs!

Celebrate NJ Makers Day at Scotch Plains Public Library

Scotch Plains Public Library will host NJ Makers Day STEAM activities on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.

Scotch Plains Library to Host Movie Trivia Night on February 21

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.

Scotch Plains Mentalist, Hypnotist, Magician Is Sure To Entertain

Mark Zacharia has been performing his passion for more than 25 years and has weekly performances in NJ, NY and PA.

“Who is That at My Feeder?”--Learn about Local Birds at ScotLib

On Thurs, Feb 7 @ 7pm, Pete Axelrod of Wild Birds Unlimited will introduce the library to birds that commonly come to our backyard feeders.

Scotch Plains Library to Offer Art & Music Enrichment in February

​Explore your creative side in 2019 with Sunday Sounds, Drawing Workshop, and Jewelry Club

Scotch Plains Library to Offer Art Programs for Adults in January

Get inspired in 2019! Stop by the Gallery, join the Jewelry Club, and sign up for a Let's Monet paint nite!

January Movies & Showtimes at the Scotch Plains Public Library

​Join community members at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Fridays at noon to watch movies starring Julia Roberts.

Scotch Plains Library's “Sunday Sounds” to Feature Elvis Tribute

The Scotch Plains Library is proud to announce the return of “Sunday Sounds,” a musical series scheduled for the first Sunday of the month.

An Evening of Christmas Music at St. Bartholomew on 12/15

​Enjoy carols in the beautiful acoustics of the church​

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Drapery Drawing Workshop

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.

Plainfield Church Celebrates Soup Kitchen Renovation With Gala

Gala event at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church celebrates kitchen renovation to benefit its Food Missions and Ministries.

Book Illustrators to be Featured at the Scotch Plains Library

On Thurs, Oct 18 at 7pm, illustrators Stephen Gardner and Dennis Dittrich, of NJCU, will discuss the history and process of illustration.

Evening Book Club to Discuss Manhattan Beach on Oct 15 at 7 pm

​The Scotch Plains Public Library's Evening Book Club will discuss Manhattan Beach​ by Jennifer Egan on Monday, October 15 at 7pm.

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Sleights of Mind

​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.

The Great American Read at the Scotch Plains Public Library

All you need to know to celebrate The Great American Read on PBS and with fellow booklovers at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Enjoy Bagels & Books at the Scotch Plains Library on 9/24 @ 10 am

​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.

Oscar Ocasio wins Distinguished Toastmaster Award!!

SpeakAbility Toastmasters - Scotch Plains, NJ

ScotLib Announces September’s Great American Read Discussions

Watch each TGAR episode on PBS and then join the library staff for lively discussions of the week' s titles and theme.

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Bullet Journal Workshop

​On Monday, September 24 at 7 pm, learn all about this organizational craze and how it can transform your life.

Champions of Illusion @ the Scotch Plains Public Library

On Saturday, September 29 at 3pm Martinez-Conde and Macknik visit ScotLib to give a presentation on their mind-blow book about illusions.

Scotch Plains Library to Host “An Apple A Day!” Celebration

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.

Woodland String Quartet at Scotch Plains Public Library

48th Annual Concert

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Teen Summer Cooking Class

On Wednesday, August 22 at 6 pm, join the teen “brinner."

Binge Watchers, Rejoice! Library Offers Streaming Video

Acorn TV from Scotch Plains Public Library

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Cookie Wars for Teens

On Monday, August 20 at 3 pm, the library will be hosting its own version of “Cupcake Wars” with cookies.

August Movies & Showtimes at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Join fellow community members for “Oscar Worthy Scores” on Fridays at noon in August!

Scotch Plains, Fanwood Locals Part Of Senior Art Exhibit

The new exhibit featuring local artworks is now on display at the Freeholders Gallery through Aug. 29.​