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Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

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.

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...

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.

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 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Notary Services

Wednesday, May 22, 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 

The Anxious Generation Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We are meeting to discuss the book, The Anxious Generation

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

We are meeting to discuss the book, The Anxious Generation

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Thursday, May 23, 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.

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, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga Nidra

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yoga Nidra—also known as yogic sleep—is a guided meditation practice that is intended to bring deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Anyone can do it! No yoga experie...

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

Yoga Nidra—also known as yogic sleep—is a guided meditation practice that is intended to bring deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.

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.

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...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 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 11-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Movie Matinee

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
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 Argylle (rated PG-13). 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 Argylle (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 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? 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

Mortality Book & Film Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

book & film discussions regarding mortality

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

book & film discussions regarding mortality

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by our Creative Loft on Tuesday evenings for some DIY fun with your fellow adult crafters! Librarian Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to help you with the project of your cho...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Stop by our Creative Loft on Tuesday evenings for some DIY fun with your fellow adult crafters! Librarian Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to help you with the project of your choice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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, f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Forever Young: A YA Book Club for adults

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A new book club where we know that it's ok to read YA! Join us to discuss a variety of YA selections. This club will meet bi-monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month. Our May se...

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

A new book club where we know that it's ok to read YA! Join us to discuss a variety of YA selections. This club will meet bi-monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month. Our May selection will be Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo.