Scotch Plains Public Library

Scotch Plains Public Library The Scotch Plains Public Library Mission Statement: To welcome and support our entire community with resources and services that enhance lifelong learning.

See what’s happening at the Library this week! We’ve got a variety of activities and events for all ages throughout the ...
05/31/2026

See what’s happening at the Library this week! We’ve got a variety of activities and events for all ages throughout the week — join us at the Library! Families can also now pre-register for our annual Summer Reading Challenge!

Please note: The Library will be closed to the public on Tuesday, June 2nd as we serve as a polling location.

Register for programs here: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

Coming soon - Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library's annual book sale! We need your help! Students (Grades 6 and...
05/28/2026

Coming soon - Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library's annual book sale! We need your help! Students (Grades 6 and up) and adults are invited to volunteer to help make our sale a success! Sign up by clicking on the link in the comments (may require lifting and bending).

See what’s happening at the Library this week! We’ve got a variety of activities and events for all ages throughout the ...
05/24/2026

See what’s happening at the Library this week! We’ve got a variety of activities and events for all ages throughout the week. Join us at the Library!
Please note: The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Register for programs here: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATIONPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Scotch Plains Public Library Board of Trustees meeting o...
05/20/2026

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Scotch Plains Public Library Board of Trustees meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm to be held at the Scotch Plains Public Library, has been changed.

NEW LOCATION: The meeting will now be held at Scotch Plains Town Hall, Room 202, located at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ.

The date and time of the meeting remain the same: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

This notice is given pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. Official action may be taken.

Due to excessive heat and ongoing air conditioning repairs, the Library will close at 12:30pm on Wednesday, May 20.
05/20/2026

Due to excessive heat and ongoing air conditioning repairs, the Library will close at 12:30pm on Wednesday, May 20.

Due to the forecasted heat, the Library will close at 1pm on Tuesday, May 19.
05/19/2026

Due to the forecasted heat, the Library will close at 1pm on Tuesday, May 19.

See what’s happening at the Library! We’ve got a great mix of storytimes, activities, games, and special events for all ...
05/17/2026

See what’s happening at the Library! We’ve got a great mix of storytimes, activities, games, and special events for all ages throughout the week. Join us for some fun at the Library!

Register for programs here: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

🎨✨ From easel to excellence! ✨🎨We are so excited to celebrate our own Miss Brie, who has been awarded the 2026 Miss Rump...
05/17/2026

🎨✨ From easel to excellence! ✨🎨
We are so excited to celebrate our own Miss Brie, who has been awarded the 2026 Miss Rumphius Award for her amazing work with the Once Upon an Easel program! 📚Help us give her a big round of applause for this well-deserved recognition! 👏🌟

Join us on Wednesday evening on May 6 to learn how to trace your family history from the Revolutionary War era. Librari...
05/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday evening on May 6 to learn how to trace your family history from the Revolutionary War era.
Librarian and genealogy researcher April Lynne Earle returns to present this program on how to search and find your ancestors.
This virtual program will start at 7pm. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link:
https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=302469

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1927 Bartle Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
07076

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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