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Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, May 16, 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 "All Ages" group

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

The Scranton Library Friends used book sale.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Scranton Library Friends used book sale.

This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group
Tween Afternoon

Tween Afternoon

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

This event is in the "Children" 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
Spring Take Home Craft: Colorful Birds

Spring Take Home Crafts: Colorful Birds- pick up available Mon-Fri

Monday, May 18, 2026 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)

Make a cute and colorful bird using a paper plate, googly eyes, tissue paper and feathers. For ages 5+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 18th & Friday, May 22nd .

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cute and colorful bird using a paper plate, googly eyes, tissue paper and feathers. For ages 5+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 18th & Friday, May 22nd .

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
Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, May 18, 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)

Storytime for toddlers who are moving and grooving! This storytime is best for kids who are either 2 and up or are walking independently.

Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

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:

Storytime for toddlers who are moving and grooving! This storytime is best for kids who are either 2 and up or are walking independently.

Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

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

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, May 18, 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

Ukulele Club

Monday, May 18, 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

Guitar Club

Monday, May 18, 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
Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, May 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 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Monday, May 18, 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 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 a tech appointment.

This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group
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
ASL

All About ASL for Teens & Tweens

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sign, but just never had the chance?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sign, but just never had the chance?

Madison Historical Society Annual Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual meeting of the Board of Trustees and MHS membership.

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

Annual meeting of the Board of Trustees and MHS membership.

This event is in the "Adults" group
shoreline travelers

Shoreline World Travelers Collaborative

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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?

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group
A couple sitting on a wall and an old picture of train tracks

Madison Movie Chat: "Tokyo Story"

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!

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

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, May 19, 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)

Rock out with your toddler in this 30 minute music and movement class for children ages 1-3.

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), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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 "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

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Tech Support with Suzie

Tuesday, May 19, 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 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 a tech appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Overdose Awareness

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Grounds at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Madison Wierzel, MS, MPH, CIC, Epidemiologist with the East Shore Health District, will have a table in the lobby.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Madison Wierzel, MS, MPH, CIC, Epidemiologist with the East Shore Health District, will have a table in the lobby.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Escape Room

Madison 200 Escape Room (Day 1)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office at Scranton Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults

Celebrate Madison’s 200th anniversary with an escape room that utilizes your quick wits, friends and popular artifacts from the last 200 years to solve.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Old Post Office at Scranton Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Madison’s 200th anniversary with an escape room that utilizes your quick wits, friends and popular artifacts from the last 200 years to solve.

Men's Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting

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

monthly meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop in the Creative Loft for crafting time. Bring your own project or play around with the supplies and gadgets that we have in the library. Craft savvy librarian Natalie will be on hand for inspiration and help.

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

Drop in the Creative Loft for crafting time. Bring your own project or play around with the supplies and gadgets that we have in the library. Craft savvy librarian Natalie will be on hand for inspiration and help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Understanding Credit and Finances

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this workshop all about credit and finances. Bedrock Credit America will be coming to teach us about:
•Credit Scores vs. FICO Credit Scores – differences in data and score ranges

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

Join us for this workshop all about credit and finances. Bedrock Credit America will be coming to teach us about:
•Credit Scores vs. FICO Credit Scores – differences in data and score ranges

This event is in the "Adults" group
Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 19, 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 .

Open
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 "Adults" group
Trivia

Trivia Night

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

We have partnered with Comomango to offer a monthly trivia night. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 52 Wall Street for a little friendly competition. Have fun with friends or meet some new ones. Prizes provided by Comomango.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have partnered with Comomango to offer a monthly trivia night. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 52 Wall Street for a little friendly competition. Have fun with friends or meet some new ones. Prizes provided by Comomango.