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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 in the News
- In a New Jersey Library, Poetry Found a Room of Its Own
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library hosted their third annual poetry night on April 30, welcoming 28 community members for an evening of original verse. Three New Jersey poets — Moriah Cohen, Ariana Merquri, and Judith Christian — performed original work, with Cohen also spotlighting her students. Books were available for sale following the reading. - Trivia Night Draws Crowd, Raises Nearly $500 for Library
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library hosted a sold-out Trivia Night, drawing over 50 community members for an evening of fun and friendly competition. Across two games and six themed categories, teams battled it out for bragging rights — and raised nearly $500 for the library in the process. Visit scotchplainsfriends.org to learn more and get involved.
Friends Making Things Happen
Our Events and Meetings
Coming up next: Meeting and Elections on May 18th, followed by The Big Booksale, from June 3 to 6.
The BIG BOOK SALE
May 29 – 10 am – 4:30 pm – Book Collection
May 30 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Book Collection
June 1 – 9:30 am – 7:30 pm – Book Collection
June 2 – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm – Book Sorting
June 3 – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Friends Only Sale
June 4 – 9:30 am – 8:00 pm – Sale Day
June 5 – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm – Sale Day
June 6 – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm – Sale Day
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!
Yoto Players
NEW FOR 2025! 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!
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“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:
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Follow the button below to fill out the Google Form…
Come back here once the form is complete…
Pay for the membership level you selected.
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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