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Spring Meditation

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, May 2, 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 spring! Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all experience stress and anxiety and are in...

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 spring! 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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Program Room 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 Program Room
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? 

Saturday Sleuths

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our May selection is The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Joi...

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

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our May selection is The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.

Beekeeping Demonstration & Honey Tasting

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a demonstration on beekeeping. Attendees will learn about bees and beekeeping equipment. All attendees will also get a tasting of raw honey. I hope you can join us for ...

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

Join us for a demonstration on beekeeping. Attendees will learn about bees and beekeeping equipment. All attendees will also get a tasting of raw honey. I hope you can join us for this fun lecture given by the Trumball Nature and Arts Center.

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, May 6, 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.

AAUW International Interests Group

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To discuss foreign policy based on the Great Decisions publication of the Foreign Policy Association

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

To discuss foreign policy based on the Great Decisions publication of the Foreign Policy Association

Ukulele Club

Ukulele Club

Monday, May 6, 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 at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participate. ...

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 at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participate.

Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

Uconn Advanced Master Gardener 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.

Guitar

Guitar Club

Monday, May 6, 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.

Chris

Tech Help with Chris

Monday, May 6, 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.

Green Prince

Madison Movie Chat: "The Green Prince"

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion! Before each session, we'll announce a new film choice from Kanopy, a free streaming service accessible with your library ...

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

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!

iPhone Photography Collaborative

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting, Technology Training
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related applications. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month.

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, May 7, 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.

Garden Club Madison

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Garden Club Madison Board meeting

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

Garden Club Madison Board meeting

Chris

Tech Help with Chris

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Writing Workshop and Q&A with Catherine Con Morse, Author of The Notes

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults
Event Details:

Catherine Con Morse, author of the new YA novel The Notes, will be visiting Scranton Memorial Library for a writing workshop and Q&A! As attendees work on her fun writing ac...

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

Catherine Con Morse, author of the new YA novel The Notes, will be visiting Scranton Memorial Library for a writing workshop and Q&A!

Beeswax candles

Craft of the Month: Rolled Beeswax Candles

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our latest adult Craft of the Month! You may pick up your supplies at the front desk of the library during our business hours. If you'd like help putting together your ...

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

Join us for our latest adult Craft of the Month! You may pick up your supplies at the front desk of the library during our business hours.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Christopher Jennings Penders, an acclaimed loc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Christopher Jennings Penders, an acclaimed local author and all-around writing savant.

Tots and Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, May 8, 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.

Garden Club Training

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Training

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

Training

Chris

Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, May 8, 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.

Notary Services

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
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