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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Event Details:

Storytime for babies and toddlers of all abilities. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories! For babies and toddlers ages birth-2. Registration recommended. Limited w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Storytime for babies and toddlers of all abilities. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

For babies and toddlers ages birth-2.

Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Event Details:

Do you want to make connections with other parents and caregivers in your community? Go somewhere where your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can make new friends?  Stick...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Event Details:

Do you want to make connections with other parents and caregivers in your community? Go somewhere where your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can make new friends? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Forever Young: A YA Book Club for adults

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A new book club where we know that it's ok to read YA! Join us to discuss a variety of YA selections. This club will meet bi-monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month. Our Septem...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

A new book club where we know that it's ok to read YA! Join us to discuss a variety of YA selections. This club will meet bi-monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month.

Scranton Book Group

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Group Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Group Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Announcement at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Announcement
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.

Teen Game Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club!  Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, etc.) to our video games (Switch, PS4 &...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club!  Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, etc.) to our video games (Switch, PS4 & Xbox One) will be available to play.  Feel free to also b

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.

Pancake Day Story and Craft

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Happy National Pancake Day! Celebrate with us as we read If You Give A Pig A Pancake followed by a themed craft. What kind of pancake will you make? Dress for a mess. Artist aprons...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Happy National Pancake Day! Celebrate with us as we read If You Give A Pig A Pancake followed by a themed craft. What kind of pancake will you make? Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided. For ages 4 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.

Teen Virtual Reality Tournament Against Acton Public Library & Guilford Free Library

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Compete in a VR tournament against Old Saybrook's Acton Public Library and Guilford's Guilford Free Library! More details to come soon!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Compete in a VR tournament against Old Saybrook's Acton Public Library and Guilford's Guilford Free Library!

More details to come soon!

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

Food will be served at this program and potential allergens could be included.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acoustics Club (Weekly)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new Acoustics Club on Thursday nights at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are invited to participate. All acous...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new Acoustics Club on Thursday nights at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are invited to participate. All acoustic instruments are welcome; please bring your own with you.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.

Pint-Sized Picassos: Yayoi Kusama!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Event Details:

Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Join us for this art filled storytime. Sing, dance, and then let your little ones unleash their creativity! This storytime celebrates ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Join us for this art filled storytime. Sing, dance, and then let your little ones unleash their creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a fun relaxing environment to craft in? Do you knit, crochet, spin wool or hook rugs? Well look no further! The Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday in the Creative Loft ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Looking for a fun relaxing environment to craft in? Do you knit, crochet, spin wool or hook rugs? Well look no further! The Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday in the Creative Loft from 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

Wellnet - Networking Meeting of Community Wellness Professionals

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is an open meeting for area wellness professionals to come together for the purpose of networking, collaborating, and education; for a shared goal of enhancing wellness servic...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is an open meeting for area wellness professionals to come together for the purpose of networking, collaborating, and education; for a shared goal of enhancing wellness services in the community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Movie Matinee: IF

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This month we will be showing IF (rated PG). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This month we will be showing IF (rated PG). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.

Drop In Craft- Posable Leaf Sprites

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Drop in to the Children’s Room to make an adorable sprite friend in a shape of a leaf to take home. Use pipe cleaners to make posable arms and legs for your sprite. While supplies ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Drop in to the Children’s Room to make an adorable sprite friend in a shape of a leaf to take home. Use pipe cleaners to make posable arms and legs for your sprite. While supplies last, first come, first served.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Event Details:

Storytime for toddlers who are moving and grooving! This storytime is best for kids who are either 2 and up or are walking independently. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course,...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Storytime for toddlers who are moving and grooving! This storytime is best for kids who are either 2 and up or are walking independently.

Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Event Details:

Do you want to make connections with other parents and caregivers in your community? Go somewhere where your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can make new friends?  Stick...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Event Details:

Do you want to make connections with other parents and caregivers in your community? Go somewhere where your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can make new friends? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new Ukulele Club on Mondays from 11 am - 12 pm or on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new Ukulele Club on Mondays from 11 am - 12 pm or on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Advanced Master Gardener Samantha Pullaro will hold plant, insect, and disease identification sessions on behalf of the UConn Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners on Mondays fr...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Event Details:

Advanced Master Gardener Samantha Pullaro will hold plant, insect, and disease identification sessions on behalf of the UConn Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guitar Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new Guitar Club on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participa...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new Guitar Club on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

Lee Manor Association Monthly Meeting

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Association community meeting do discuss budget, charities, beach remediation, road repair, etc.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Association community meeting do discuss budget, charities, beach remediation, road repair, etc.

Madison Merchant Group

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of the Madison Merchant Group

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting of the Madison Merchant Group

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Event Details:

Rock out with your toddler in this 30 minute music and movement class for children ages 1-3. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.  

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Rock out with your toddler in this 30 minute music and movement class for children ages 1-3.

Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.