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Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, May 20, 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,...

Open
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.

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, May 21, 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.  

Open
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.

Tots and Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

DIY Seed Starter Kits

DIY Seed Starter Kits (Take Home or In Person!)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Welcome fellow gardeners! Begin to create your very own garden with seed starter kits and watch them grow! Can’t make it to class? Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between...

Open
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, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Welcome fellow gardeners! Begin to create your very own garden with seed starter kits and watch them grow!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

Teen Slime Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Make some slime upstairs in the Creative Loft!  Open to grades 7-12, registration encouraged.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

Make some slime upstairs in the Creative Loft!  Open to grades 7-12, registration encouraged.

Teen Game Club

Thursday, May 23, 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

Pint Sized Picassos

Pint-Sized Picassos: Henri Rousseau!

Friday, May 24, 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! This storytime celebrates artist Henri Rousseau!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
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? Do your kids j...

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? Do your kids just miss the train table? 

LEGOS

LEGOS, LEGOS, LEGOS

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for this LEGO extravaganza. Can you build the tallest tower? The fanciest house? The longest LEGO chain? Let your imagination run wild!   For kids ages 3 and up....

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

Join us for this LEGO extravaganza. Can you build the tallest tower? The fanciest house? The longest LEGO chain? Let your imagination run wild!

 

For kids ages 3 and up. No registration required.

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

Tots and Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

Yarn Wrapped Flowers

Yarn Wrapped Flowers (Take Home or In Person!)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Flowers are blooming and it’s time to make your very own to decorate your space! These yarn wrapped flowers are colorful and last forever! Can’t make it to class? Pick up your b...

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, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Flowers are blooming and it’s time to make your very own to decorate your space! These yarn wrapped flowers are colorful and last forever!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

Teen Game Club

Thursday, May 30, 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

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Van Gogh Sunflower

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this program kids will make a beautiful Van Gogh inspired sunflower. This program is for younger elementary s...

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

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this program kids will make a beautiful Van Gogh inspired sunflower.

This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8.

Registration required.

Board of Library Teens (BOLT) Meeting

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Calling all teens wanting to take control of their library!  Meet upstairs in the Teen Center the last Thursday of each month to meet and discuss how to make the Scranton Memo...

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

Calling all teens wanting to take control of their library!  Meet upstairs in the Teen Center the last Thursday of each month to meet and discuss how to make the Scranton Memorial Library truly representative of what YOU want.  Light ref

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Teen PRIDE Craft & Game Bonanza

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Start your Pride Month by making some awesome PRIDE/LGBTQ+ crafts and playing PRIDE/LGBTQ+ games (like UNO: Play with Pride) in our Teen Room upstairs!  Open to grades 7-12...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Required
Event Details:

Start your Pride Month by making some awesome PRIDE/LGBTQ+ crafts and playing PRIDE/LGBTQ+ games (like UNO: Play with Pride) in our Teen Room upstairs! 

Open to grades 7-12, registration encouraged.  ALL TEENS WELCOME :)

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Teen Game Club

Thursday, June 6, 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

Teen Game Club

Thursday, June 13, 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

Teen Game Club

Thursday, June 20, 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

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, June 24, 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.

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, June 25, 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.

Tots and Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament at Old Saybrook's Acton Public Library!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Old Saybrook's Acton Public Library and OneUp Games are bringing a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to Old Saybrook! Go head to head against Guilford Free Library and Acton...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Old Saybrook's Acton Public Library and OneUp Games are bringing a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to Old Saybrook!

Teen Game Club

Thursday, June 27, 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