This Week at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Join the library staff for these exciting adult events!

Tuesday, February 16 at 1 pm:  Afternoon Book Club

Join other bibliophiles for a discussion of the popular memoir Wild by Cheryl Strayed.

Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 pm:  Beyond to Kill a Mockingbird Book Discussions

Led by Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps, the group will be discussing A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris.  While all of the library’s copies of these books are currently checked out, patrons with their own  are still welcome to register for the discussions.  Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm: Local Election Workshop

Interested in running for local office?  Join Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi to learn about the qualifications required, how and where to file a petition, filing deadlines, and campaign finance reports.  Pre-registration is required for this event. 

Friday, February 19 at NOON:  Friday Film--The Intern (PG-13, 121 min)

Ben Whittaker is a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.  Seizing an opportunity to get back into the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.  Starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway. 

All programs are free and open to all interested participants.  Pre-registration is required in some instances.  Interested persons can register on our website (www.scotlib.org), call the library (908-322-5007 x 204), or email library@scotlib.org.  The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Ave, one block from Park Avenue in the center of town.