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Join us in cultivating an enduring passion for literature, propelling lifelong learning endeavors, and fostering a sense of intellectual and social belonging within the Scotch Plains community.
Friends Making Things Happen
The BIG BOOK SALE
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Friends’ BIG Book Sale! Your support means the world to us — and to your Scotch Plains Public Library. We couldn’t do it without this incredible community!
Congrats to our new Board!
President
Daniel Marcus
Vice President
Lauren Marcus
Secretary
Sarah Seeney
Member-at-Large
Kristin Vassallo
Kristie Enyeart
Friends in the News
- Mahjong comes to Scotch Plains Library with Friends’ Support
Your support at work: the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library are bringing free Mahjong classes to the community starting June 24. - Scotch Plains BIG Book Sale is BIG Success!
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library wrapped up their BIG Book Sale with an overwhelming community response. Book lovers turned out in force, and nearly all donated inventory sold. Proceeds go directly to the Scotch Plains Public Library. Visit scotchplainsfriends.org and follow us for news on upcoming Friends events. - The Scotch Plains Friends Are Meeting — And You’re Invited
Great news: the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library have set their 2026–2027 meeting schedule, and we’d love to see you there. Monthly meetings run from July 2026 through June 2027, on the following dates: 2026 2027 Meetings are open to everyone! You don’t have to be a member… Read more: The Scotch Plains Friends Are Meeting — And You’re Invited - Friends Inspire Community at Second Jewelry Sale
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library held their second annual jewelry sale from April 30 to May 2, raising more than the first sale for the library. The event kicked off at the Friends’ third annual Poetry Night and ran through the weekend. More sales are planned — visit scotchplainsfriends.org to stay connected.
NEW! 2026-2027 Friends Meeting Dates
Monthly meetings beginning in July
All meetings are at 7pm at the Scotch Plains Public Library
July 27, 2026
August 24, 2026
September 14, 2026
October 19, 2026 (National Friends of Libraries Week)
November 9, 2026
December 14, 2026
January 11, 2027
February 8, 2027
March 8, 2027
April 12, 2027
May 10, 2027
June 14, 2027
ABOUT US
We are volunteers bound by a common objective: To enrich the essential services offered by the Scotch Plains Public Library.
Through our fundraising efforts, we support the Summer Reading Program, adult and youth programs, and the Museum Pass Program.
Projects We Fund and Support
This is where the money goes….
Museum Passes
This program allows Scotch Plains residents to borrow admission passes to 15 museums across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, including The MET, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Newark Museum of Art, or The Museum of the American Revolution. Free/discounted admission to these and other museums contributes to expanding community members’ access to educational and cultural resources.
Summer Reading
Our Summer Reading Program offer students in the community a chance to win prizes by reading books over the summer. This past summer, 656 readers completed the Summer Challenge! 2026 Registration is now OPEN!
Yoto Players
In 2025, the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library funded Yoto Players for the Library. Yoto Player is the ultimate screen-free audio player for kids age 3-12+. Built to inspire imagination and independence, Yoto offers a world of stories, music, learning and adventure in a safe, kid-friendly way. Simply pop in a Yoto card and let the fun begin—anytime, anywhere!
No microphone. No camera. No ads.
“The Friends have given so much to the community; what they do is so important.”
Lauren M.
Community Resident
Join Today!
Give a little, get rewarded! The Friends have partnered with local businesses to offer discounts for members!
Show your card at these local businesses (subject to change) to receive a Friends discount:
Join Us
We have three membership levels to choose from:
| Student Membership (with current school ID): | $5.00 /year |
| Individual: | $10.00 /year |
| Family (4 or more): | $25.00 /year |
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