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The Madison Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting of Board of Directors

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

Monthly Meeting of Board of Directors

Tech Support with Suzie

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, 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, 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

Draw Your Own Pokemon

Draw Your Own Pokemon!

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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)
Event Details:

Join our favorite cartoonist, Bill Hernandez, to learn how to draw in Pokemon style. Will you draw your own Pikachu, Charmander, or Squirtle? For kids ages 7-10. Registration requi...

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
Required
Event Details:

Join our favorite cartoonist, Bill Hernandez, to learn how to draw in Pokemon style. Will you draw your own Pikachu, Charmander, or Squirtle? For kids ages 7-10. Registration required. 

Guitar

Acoustics Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Acoustics Club on Thursday nights at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are invited to participate. All acoustic ...

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

Join our Acoustics Club on Thursday nights at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are invited to participate. All acoustic instruments are welcome; please bring your own with you.

Spring meditation

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

Storytime Sprouts

Storytime Sprouts

Friday, April 18, 2025 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:

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...

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:

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! Registration recommended. 

Tech Support with Suzie

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 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 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

Time Out For Poetry

Time Out For Poetry

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly meeting where we take time out for poetry on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-2pm. Please bring copies of two published poems to share and read alou...

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

Join us for this monthly meeting where we take time out for poetry on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-2pm. Please bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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? Stick aro...

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? 

Notary Services

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
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 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 

Mortality Book & Film Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be watching the film Coco, by Director Lee Unkrich, with discussion to follow.

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

We will be watching the film Coco, by Director Lee Unkrich, with discussion to follow.

Hatching Chicks

Spring Take Home Crafts: Hatching Chicks- pick up available Mon-Fri

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by decorating a paper egg with an adorable chick to fit inside. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 21st and Friday, April 25th. For ages ...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by decorating a paper egg with an adorable chick to fit inside. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 21st and Friday, April 25th.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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? Stick aro...

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? 

Ukulele Club

Ukulele Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
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. Expe...

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.

Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAI...

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 12:00-2:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

Guitar

Guitar Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
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. ...

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.

shoreline travelers

Shoreline World Travelers Collaborative

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you taken a trip in the past few years that was just wonderful and you want to share it with others? Are you looking to take a trip and want some tips and info from someone wh...

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

Have you taken a trip in the past few years that was just wonderful and you want to share it with others? Are you looking to take a trip and want some tips and info from someone who has recently gone?

I Am Here

Madison Movie Chat: "I Am Here"

Monday, April 21, 2025 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!

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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? Stick aro...

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? 

Tech Support with Suzie

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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 a tech appointment.

Crafternoon

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as wil...

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
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.

Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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: Teens, Adults
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.