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Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

Lights Out CT: An Earth Day Eye-Opener About the Impact of Light Pollution

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Madison Conservation Commission is hosting Craig Repasz of Lights Out! CT to discuss the effects of light pollution on migrating birds and other wildlife.

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

The Madison Conservation Commission is hosting Craig Repasz of Lights Out! CT to discuss the effects of light pollution on migrating birds and other wildlife.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Wednesday, April 23, 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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Notary Services

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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 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 

Ann Courcy Birds Eye View

Birds Eye View with Ann Courcy

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

Step into the world of How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, a captivating Muskogee tribes’ tale, and let it inspire your creativity! Join Steward Outdoor Day School’s Ann Courcy f...

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:

Step into the world of How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, a captivating Muskogee tribes’ tale, and let it inspire your creativity!

Paper Rose

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Upcycled Paper Roses

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this fun art class in honor of Earth Day. You will use old book/magazine pages to make these beautiful paper roses. All materials provided. Registration required.Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun art class in honor of Earth Day. You will use old book/magazine pages to make these beautiful paper roses. All materials provided. Registration required.

Tech Support with Suzie

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Paper Rose

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Upcycled Paper Roses

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this fun art class in honor of Earth Day. You will use old book/magazine pages to make these beautiful paper roses. All materials provided. Registration required.Please...

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

Join us for this fun art class in honor of Earth Day. You will use old book/magazine pages to make these beautiful paper roses. All materials provided. Registration required.

Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Thursday, April 24, 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

Reception - Tuesday Painters Exhibit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

exhibit reception

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

exhibit reception

Reception - Tuesday Painters Exhibit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

exhibit reception

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

exhibit reception

Guitar

Acoustics Club

Thursday, April 24, 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 24, 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.

Gregg Hurwitz

Virtual Author Talk: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Tech Support with Suzie

Friday, April 25, 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.

The Adult Disability Community in CT: Advocacy, Resources and Legislation with SSILL

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this critically important conversation about how a partnership with parents, agencies and legislators bring positive outcomes for this challenged and often ignored community.&...

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

Join this critically important conversation about how a partnership with parents, agencies and legislators bring positive outcomes for this challenged and often ignored community. 

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, April 25, 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.

AATN April

After Hours Teen Night

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Join us for the next After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, April 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!Details to be announced soon :)Open to grades 6-12, registration encouraged as there will...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Required
Event Details:

Join us for the next After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, April 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!

Details to be announced soon :)

Open to grades 6-12, registration encouraged as there will be limited walk-in availability the day of.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

Food will be served at this program and potential allergens could be included.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, April 26, 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? 

Saturday Sleuths

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 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 April selection is The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join us ...

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 April selection is The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.

CT Aerial Insectavores

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Identification and behavioral workshop

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

Identification and behavioral workshop

Poetry Chalk Walk

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 first ever Poetry Fest-Chalk Art event to celebrate National Poetry Month with the art of poetry. Madison Poet Laureate Ed Lent will host an interactive event where c...

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 first ever Poetry Fest-Chalk Art event to celebrate National Poetry Month with the art of poetry.

 

Turkish Coffee

A Turkish Coffee Tasting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this one of-a-kind program, attendees will learn all about the cultural significance of Turkish coffee while enjoying samples of this delicious beverage, along with Turkish tea ...

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

In this one of-a-kind program, attendees will learn all about the cultural significance of Turkish coffee while enjoying samples of this delicious beverage, along with Turkish tea and a variety of Turkish refreshments.