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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
- Friends Host Sparkling Jewelry Sale
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library hosted a successful Jewelry Sale on December 6, attracting a large crowd and raising over $5,000 for library programs. The event showcased a diverse range of donated jewelry, creating a social atmosphere and emphasizing the Friends’ dedication to enhancing community resources and library initiatives. - Volunteer Appreciation Highlights Friends of the Scotch Plains Library Friendsgiving
The Friends of the Scotch Plains Library hosted their second annual Friendsgiving Potluck, bringing together members for homemade dishes, warm conversation, and community celebration. The event also honored Kurt and Diane Horning with the organization’s first Volunteer Appreciation Award, recognizing their dedication and service to the Scotch Plains community overall.
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Looking Ahead
Happy Hour Is Back!
“Do you drink?”
“Of course, I just said I was a writer.”
-Stephen King (1408)
Join the Friends for another round! Good food, good drinks, good company!
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!
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:
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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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