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

Scotch Plains Public Library

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

09/01/2026

We had a FABULOUS summer! A huge thank you to the for supporting our Summer Reading program and helping make it so special!

And thank you to our amazing community and all of our readers who joined us, read books, completed challenges, came to programs, and made the library such a fun place to be all summer long.

We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for making Summer Reading 2026 one to remember!

08/30/2026

Check out what's happening at the library this week! As a reminder, we will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Have a great first week of school!

For more information and to register for programs, please visit: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

08/23/2026

Summer is almost over- check out what's happening at the library before school starts!

As a reminder, the last day to complete summer reading challenges and collect prizes is Saturday, August 29th!

For more information and to register for programs, please visit: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

08/16/2026

Check out what's happening at the library this week!

For more information and to register: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

08/11/2026

Thank you to the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library for gifting us a Nintendo Switch! We’re excited to put it to use at upcoming programs and events and bring some new gaming fun to the library!

08/09/2026

Happy 2nd week of August! Check out what's happening at the library this week-we've got something for everyone!

For more information and to register, please visit: https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343064

08/08/2026

What can apes teach us about being human? Learn how scientists are unearthing the story of our earliest hominin ancestors through observing our closest living relatives.

Join us on Monday, August 10 at 7pm when Eva Hernandez Janer will share how her research on wild orangutans in Borneo is helping us to better understand both our evolutionary past and the uncertain future that humans and other primates face.

Don't miss this special program! Registration recommended but not required.

08/02/2026

Happy August! We're kicking off the month with another great week of programs at the library. We can't wait to see you!

For more information and to register, please visit https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/

07/27/2026

There's something for everyone at the library this week! Check out this week's events and join us for stories, crafts, games, and more! Visit our online calendar at https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/ to RSVP today.

07/23/2026

What a ROAR-some evening at Family Art Night!

Tonight, our families created adorable dinosaur-themed masterpieces and had a fantastic time getting creative together!

We'd love to see you at our next Family Art Night on Thursday, August 6, at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family for another fun-filled evening of art, creativity, and making memories!

Address

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

Website

http://www.scotchplainslibrary.org/

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