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Why Choose a Community College? (For Teens & Their Parents)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12), Adults
Event Details:

Each fall, high school college bound students begin their quest to find the perfect college to meet their dreams, needs and affordability. They search high and low, from far and ne...

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

Each fall, high school college bound students begin their quest to find the perfect college to meet their dreams, needs and affordability.

Tots and Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, October 9, 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...

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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Wednesday, October 9, 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? 

Chris

Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Spooky Tissue Paper Lanterns

Spooky Tissue Paper Lanterns

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Happy Spooky Season! Join us at the library as we create spooky tissue paper lanterns, just in time for Halloween!  How spooky will your lantern be? For ages 5 and up. Dress f...

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

Happy Spooky Season! Join us at the library as we create spooky tissue paper lanterns, just in time for Halloween!  How spooky will your lantern be? For ages 5 and up. Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Halloween Cards

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, stamps and ink-blending to make three cards for Halloween. No card making experience needed. All materials provide...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, stamps and ink-blending to make three cards for Halloween. No card making experience needed. All materials provided. Registration required.

Madison ABC Program

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Madison ABC monthly BOD meeting

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

Madison ABC monthly BOD meeting

Silva

Virtual Author Talk Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this virtual author talk. You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us for this virtual author talk.

Chris

Tech Help with Chris

Thursday, October 10, 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.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Halloween Cards

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, stamps and ink-blending to make three cards for Halloween. No card making experience needed. All materials provide...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, stamps and ink-blending to make three cards for Halloween. No card making experience needed. All materials provided. Registration required.

Teen Game Club

Thursday, October 10, 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

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No Shelf Control: A Book Club for Tweens!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month TBD. Please give us a call at 203.245.8722 to RSVP! 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month TBD. Please give us a call at 203.245.8722 to RSVP! 

Guitar

Acoustics Club (Weekly)

Thursday, October 10, 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.

Autumn meditation

Autumn Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a six-week virtual Meditation series this fall! Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all experience stress and anxiety and are in n...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a six-week virtual Meditation series this fall! Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all experience stress and anxiety and are in need of taking time to relax and reflect.

Monster Mania

Monster Mania! Storytime

Friday, October 11, 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:

It’s a very monstrous storytime! Sing, read, sign, and move along to songs and stories about all things monsters! For kids ages 1-5. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in avail...

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:

It’s a very monstrous storytime! Sing, read, sign, and move along to songs and stories about all things monsters! For kids ages 1-5. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, October 11, 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.

Friday Movie Matinee: Hocus Pocus 2

Friday, October 11, 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 Hocus Pocus 2 (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 Hocus Pocus 2 (rated PG). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 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?  Come ...

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? 

Notary Services

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Announcement at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Library offers some Notary Public services - please call 203-245-7365 for an appointment.  For more information, including a link to our Notary Policy, visit our websit...

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

The Library offers some Notary Public services - please call 203-245-7365 for an appointment. 

For more information, including a link to our Notary Policy, visit our website at 

Building Bonanza!

Building Bonanza!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you a builder? Join us for a building extravaganza! Our LEGOS will be out, as well as other nifty building materials. Try your hands at Snap Circuits, Magna tiles, and more. ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Event Details:

Are you a builder? Join us for a building extravaganza! Our LEGOS will be out, as well as other nifty building materials. Try your hands at Snap Circuits, Magna tiles, and more.

For kids ages 3 and up. No registration required.

Exhibit Takedown - Coastal Camera Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

take down exhibit

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

take down exhibit

Exhibit Takedown - CT Valley Camera Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

take down exhibit

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

take down exhibit

Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

All Day
Scranton Library

Closed for the Federal holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library
Description:

Closed for the Federal holiday.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, October 15, 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?