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Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, April 28, 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 .

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

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)

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? 

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

Old Prints & Slides Conversion Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This two-hour workshop will discuss how to plan and pursue projects for the conversion of old prints and slides to digital photos.  Options for do-it-yourself work and the use of service providers will be covered.

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

This two-hour workshop will discuss how to plan and pursue projects for the conversion of old prints and slides to digital photos.  Options for do-it-yourself work and the use of service providers will be covered.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

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

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

Scranton Library Book Group

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Group Discussion Meeting

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

Book Group Discussion Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Observing the Moon

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we welcome back Jeff from the Shoreline Astronomical Society. We will learn about moon basics (size/distance/movement through the sky), moon phases, observing features on the moon (Maria, Craters, Walls, Rimae, Domes, etc).

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

Join us as we welcome back Jeff from the Shoreline Astronomical Society. We will learn about moon basics (size/distance/movement through the sky), moon phases, observing features on the moon (Maria, Craters, Walls, Rimae, Domes, etc).

Hearts, Minds, and Monkey Business: Engaging with a Visual, Social, and Stressful World with SSILL

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

How do we process all the things going on around us? Learn how we can adapt to stress from our monkey counterparts?Presenters: Jonathan Pertile, Lihao Yan, Nisarg Shah, Stephanie R...

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

How do we process all the things going on around us? Learn how we can adapt to stress from our monkey counterparts?

Presenters: Jonathan Pertile, Lihao Yan, Nisarg Shah, Stephanie Reis, Yale Science in the News

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

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

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

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, April 30, 2026 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)

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 a

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 a

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

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

Upcoming
Registration 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, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

The Boomers Guide to Maximizing Social Security and Medicare Benefits

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for an educational event for soon to be retirees on Maximizing their Social Security and Medicare benefits.

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

Join us for an educational event for soon to be retirees on Maximizing their Social Security and Medicare benefits.

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

Storytime Sprouts

Friday, May 1, 2026 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)

Bring your budding bookworm to our sprout-tacular storytime! This storytime is best for kids who are 1 to 4 years old. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities! 

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

Bring your budding bookworm to our sprout-tacular storytime! This storytime is best for kids who are 1 to 4 years old. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities! 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

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

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Movie Matinee: Song Sung Blue

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This week we will be showing Song Sung Blue (rated PG-13). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

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

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This week we will be showing Song Sung Blue (rated PG-13). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

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

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)

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? 

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

Notary Services

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Announcement at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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 

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 

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

All About Trains!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Choo Choo! All aboard! Join us at the library as we learn all about trains. Learn about train safety, navigating the train system and more! 

For all ages, registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choo Choo! All aboard! Join us at the library as we learn all about trains. Learn about train safety, navigating the train system and more! 

For all ages, registration 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, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)

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? 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, 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, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

Join our 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 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Guitar Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

Join our 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.

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

Join our 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

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, May 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 Mondays 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 Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.