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Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, May 3, 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? 

Take Home Craft

Spring Take Home Crafts: DIY Sock Worms- pick up available Mon-Fri

Monday, May 5, 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:

Create your very own sock worm. Using a sock, poly fill and googly eyes, your worm will come to life! Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 5th, and Friday, Ma...

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:

Create your very own sock worm. Using a sock, poly fill and googly eyes, your worm will come to life! Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 5th, and Friday, May 9th. Registration required.

 

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, May 5, 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:

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, sto...

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:

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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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, May 5, 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, May 5, 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.

Neighbor to Neighbor

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Sunset Sail Watercolor Design

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month, paint a beautiful sailboat at sunset using watercolors.  This program is for younger ele...

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

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month, paint a beautiful sailboat at sunset using watercolors.  

This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8.
 

The Jump

Madison Movie Chat: "The Jump"

Monday, May 5, 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 ...

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!

iPhone Photography Collaborative

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting, Technology Training
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related applications. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month.

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, May 6, 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:

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.

Garden Club Madison

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

GCM BOARD MEETING

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

GCM BOARD MEETING

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, May 6, 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? 

Women's Club of Madison Knitting Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Knitting group section of Women's Club of Madison.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

Knitting group section of Women's Club of Madison.

Tech Support with Suzie

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Conference 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: North Conference 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, May 6, 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.

Paper Wreath

Craft of the Month: Patriotic Paper Flower Wreath

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Grounds at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 You may pick up your free grab and go kit inside the library at the first floor info desk and create it at home or bring it to the Creative Loft to craft any Tues night 6-7:3...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

 

Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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 Osto...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
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 .

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly hybrid meeting for Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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

Monthly hybrid meeting for Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Tots & Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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 walk-in a...

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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Wednesday, May 7, 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? 

Thriving with Anxiety

Virtual Author Talk: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we cou...

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

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?