{"id":167,"date":"2025-10-30T20:43:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2026-05-09T19:35:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T23:35:19","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.2\">Friends in the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-2-color\">News<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-base-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-base-2-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1da1818e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><ul style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/the-friends-are-meeting-and-youre-invited\/\" aria-label=\"The Friends Are Meeting \u2014 And You&#8217;re Invited\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Friends-meeting-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Friends-meeting-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Friends-meeting-1.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Friends-meeting-1.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"538\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/the-friends-are-meeting-and-youre-invited\/friends-meeting-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Friends-meeting-1.png?fit=1175%2C1005&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1175,1005\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Friends-meeting-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Friends-meeting-1.png?fit=1024%2C876&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/the-friends-are-meeting-and-youre-invited\/\">The Friends Are Meeting \u2014 And You&#8217;re Invited<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-23T22:36:12-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 23, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Great news: the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library have set their 2026\u20132027 meeting schedule, and we&#8217;d love to see you there. Monthly meetings run\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/the-friends-are-meeting-and-youre-invited\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Friends Are Meeting \u2014 And You&#8217;re Invited<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/friends-inspire-community-at-second-jewelry-sale\/\" aria-label=\"Friends Inspire Community at Second Jewelry Sale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0142.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0142.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0142.jpeg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0142.jpeg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"516\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/img_0142\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0142.jpeg?fit=2048%2C849&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,849\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1777633145&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.015873015873016&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_0142\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0142.jpeg?fit=1024%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/friends-inspire-community-at-second-jewelry-sale\/\">Friends Inspire Community at Second Jewelry Sale<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-23T18:53:54-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 23, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217; third annual Poetry Night and ran through the weekend. More sales are planned \u2014 visit scotchplainsfriends.org to stay connected.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/poetry-found-a-room-of-its-own\/\" aria-label=\"In a New Jersey Library, Poetry Found a Room of Its Own\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/poetry-night.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Poetry Illustration\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/poetry-night.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/poetry-night.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/poetry-night.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"473\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/poetry-found-a-room-of-its-own\/poetry-night\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/poetry-night.png?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"poetry-night\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Poetry Illustration&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Poetry Illustration&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/poetry-night.png?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/poetry-found-a-room-of-its-own\/\">In a New Jersey Library, Poetry Found a Room of Its Own<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-09T18:15:41-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 9, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 \u2014 Moriah Cohen, Ariana Merquri, and Judith Christian \u2014 performed original work, with Cohen also spotlighting her students. Books were available for sale following the reading.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/library-trivia-night\/\" aria-label=\"Trivia Night Draws Crowd, Raises Nearly $500 for Library\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0E33C53A-4A0F-4A38-9D81-3F39FA06C39B.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trivia Night\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0E33C53A-4A0F-4A38-9D81-3F39FA06C39B.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0E33C53A-4A0F-4A38-9D81-3F39FA06C39B.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0E33C53A-4A0F-4A38-9D81-3F39FA06C39B.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"434\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/library-trivia-night\/0e33c53a-4a0f-4a38-9d81-3f39fa06c39b\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0E33C53A-4A0F-4A38-9D81-3F39FA06C39B.jpg?fit=1170%2C2080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1170,2080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Trivia Night\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Trivia Night&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Trivia Night&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0E33C53A-4A0F-4A38-9D81-3F39FA06C39B.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/library-trivia-night\/\">Trivia Night Draws Crowd, Raises Nearly $500 for Library<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-12T19:29:01-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 12, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 \u2014 and raised nearly $500 for the library in the process. Visit scotchplainsfriends.org to learn more and get involved.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/friends-ring-in-2025-with-a-puzzle-game-sale\/\">Friends Ring in 2025 with a Puzzle &#038; Game Sale<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-12T18:17:20-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 12, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library raised over $650 at their January 31 puzzle and game sale! Funds go directly to library programs, including the Summer Reading Program and Museum Pass Program. <\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/14\/fssp-library-host-sparkling-jewelry-sale\/\" aria-label=\"Friends Host Sparkling Jewelry Sale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-Jewelry-Sale-2-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-Jewelry-Sale-2-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-Jewelry-Sale-2-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-Jewelry-Sale-2-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"310\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/2025-jewelry-sale-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-Jewelry-Sale-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.85&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 7 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1765029885&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.81&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;131&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2025 Jewelry Sale 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-Jewelry-Sale-2-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/14\/fssp-library-host-sparkling-jewelry-sale\/\">Friends Host Sparkling Jewelry Sale<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-14T22:17:25-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 14, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217; dedication to enhancing community resources and library initiatives.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/volunteer-appreciation-library-friendsgiving\/\" aria-label=\"Volunteer Appreciation Highlights Friends of the Scotch Plains Library Friendsgiving\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AwardPic-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Friendsgiving 2025 with Volunteer Award Recipient Kurt\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AwardPic-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AwardPic-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AwardPic-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"288\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/volunteer-appreciation-library-friendsgiving\/awardpic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AwardPic-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1374&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1374\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1762803476&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AwardPic\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Friendsgiving 2025 with Volunteer Award Recipient Kurt&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Friendsgiving 2025 with Volunteer Award Recipient Kurt&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AwardPic-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/volunteer-appreciation-library-friendsgiving\/\">Volunteer Appreciation Highlights Friends of the Scotch Plains Library Friendsgiving<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-11T16:15:11-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 11, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2019s first Volunteer Appreciation Award, recognizing their dedication and service to the Scotch Plains community overall.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/31\/friends-happy-hour-fundraiser\/\" aria-label=\"Friends Host Happy Hour\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_happyHour_01-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Friends Happy Hour 2025 at Stagehouse Tavern\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_happyHour_01-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_happyHour_01-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_happyHour_01-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"222\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/2025_happyhour_01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_happyHour_01-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2518&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2518\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2025_happyHour_01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Friends Happy Hour 2025 at Stagehouse Tavern&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Friends Happy Hour 2025 at Stagehouse Tavern&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_happyHour_01-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C1007&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/31\/friends-happy-hour-fundraiser\/\">Friends Host Happy Hour<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-31T02:22:52-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 31, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Friends of the Scotch Plains Library hosted a successful Happy Hour fundraiser on October 24, raising over $300 for library programs and services. The event united community members in a relaxed atmosphere, fostering connections and promoting support for the library\u2019s initiatives, highlighting community spirit and future engagement opportunities.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/proclamation\/\" aria-label=\"Mayor Honors Friends of the Scotch Plains Library During National Friends Week\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_all-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Town Council and Board with Proclamation\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_all-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_all-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_all-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"160\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/proclaimation2025_all\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_all-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1288&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1288\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"proclaimation2025_all\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Town Council and Board with Proclamation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Town Council and Board with Proclamation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_all-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C515&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/proclamation\/\">Mayor Honors Friends of the Scotch Plains Library During National Friends Week<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-30T20:35:58-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 30, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Mayor Josh Losardo honored the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library during National Friends of Libraries Week, recognizing their vital contributions to the library&#8217;s programs and resources. 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