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Nursery & Preschool Fair

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), All Ages

Drop by the library for a meet and greet with some of our amazing childcare providers in town. If you’re thinking about placing your little one in nursery or preschool, this is where to get your information- all in one place!

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

Drop by the library for a meet and greet with some of our amazing childcare providers in town. If you’re thinking about placing your little one in nursery or preschool, this is where to get your information- all in one place!

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Lego Day

National Lego Day!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Come celebrate National Lego Day at the library. We will have free play; theme builds and will be using the Lego Play app to make stop motion videos. The only limit is your imagination. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, STEAM, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Lego Day at the library. We will have free play; theme builds and will be using the Lego Play app to make stop motion videos. The only limit is your imagination. 

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Communicating with Kindness Workshop

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This workshop on Communicating with Kindness will be presented as a kickoff to Kindness Week. Dr. Mira Svatovic and Dr. Keri Marcovici will lead a workshop on kindness and compassion in relationships.

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

This workshop on Communicating with Kindness will be presented as a kickoff to Kindness Week. Dr. Mira Svatovic and Dr. Keri Marcovici will lead a workshop on kindness and compassion in relationships.

Writing

A Quiet Place to Write

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

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

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Library Closed - President's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

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

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

Writing

A Quiet Place to Write

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

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

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

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

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

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

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

A bee on a leaf

Movie Screening "The Little Things That Run The World" & Honey Tasting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a Honey tasting with local beekeeper Tammi Worsham and then a film screening of THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Honey tasting with local beekeeper Tammi Worsham and then a film screening of THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD.