{"id":283,"date":"2025-11-11T17:10:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T21:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/?p=283"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:10:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T21:10:55","slug":"friends-of-the-scotch-plains-public-library-announces-holiday-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/friends-of-the-scotch-plains-public-library-announces-holiday-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library Announces Holiday Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library is excited to announce their newest fundraiser,&nbsp; a jewelry sale perfectly scheduled to kick off the holiday season.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing the Holiday Jewelry Sale<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get ready for the sale the Friends are collecting costume jewelry until <strong>Wednesday, November 26<\/strong>. This is the perfect opportunity to clean out your jewelry box and donate items you no longer wear to the sale. Just about all jewelry pieces will be accepted for donation. Please drop off your jewelry donations in a ziplock bag with a library staff member at the circulation desk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on <strong>Saturday, December 6, from 10am- 2pm<\/strong>, in the Scotch Plains Public Library Meeting Room to find beautiful and inexpensive holiday gifts.&nbsp; Kids, this is the perfect place to shop for mom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More about the Friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting one of our town\u2019s most precious resources, the Scotch Plains Public Library.&nbsp; Over the years, the Friends have raised thousands of dollars to fund the LIbrary\u2019s Summer Reading Program, Museum Pass Program, and other valuable initiatives. Friends members enjoy exclusive perks, including local business discounts and early access to the Annual Book Sale held every June. The group holds monthly public meets and is always looking to welcome new members&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To join, donate, or find out how to get involved, visit<br>\ud83c\udf10<a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\"> https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org<br><\/a> \ud83d\udce7 Email: <strong>spplfriends1@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library is hosting a Holiday Jewelry Sale on December 6, from 10 am to 2 pm. Donations of costume jewelry are being accepted until November 26. This fundraiser supports library initiatives and offers attendees an opportunity to purchase affordable gifts. 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