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Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Thursday, May 15, 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

Members Only - Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Admission to tonight's book sale is for members of the Scranton Library Friends only.(Can become a member at the door; an individual membership is just $15, family membership is $3...

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

Admission to tonight's book sale is for members of the Scranton Library Friends only.

(Can become a member at the door; an individual membership is just $15, family membership is $35, friend is $50 and best friend is $100)

Spring meditation

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, May 15, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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.

Time Out For Poetry

Time Out For Poetry

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Conference 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: North Conference 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be discussing the book Living Fully and Dying Prepared, by Francesca Lynn Arnoldy.

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

We will be discussing the book Living Fully and Dying Prepared, by Francesca Lynn Arnoldy.

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Instrument Petting Zoo with Giving Bach

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Join us at the library for our annual Instrument Petting Zoo with the students from Daniel Hand’s Giving Bach! Listen to a short concert and then get the chance to try your hand at...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for our annual Instrument Petting Zoo with the students from Daniel Hand’s Giving Bach! Listen to a short concert and then get the chance to try your hand at various child-sized instruments.

Take Home Craft

Spring Take Home Crafts: Daffodil Cupcake Liner- pick up available Mon-Fri

Monday, May 19, 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:

Make a daffodil with a cardstock and cupcake liner body and a craft stick stem. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 19th and Friday, May 23rd. For ages 2 and...

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:

Make a daffodil with a cardstock and cupcake liner body and a craft stick stem. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 19th and Friday, May 23rd. For ages 2 and up.  Registration required.

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, May 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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.

AAUW 4th Monday Book Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

book discussion

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

book discussion

Met Opera Madison/Shoreline Opera Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The concept of the opera club is simple: we will watch each of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD broadcasts at the Madison Cinema, then come together to discuss the opera we just...

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

The concept of the opera club is simple: we will watch each of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD broadcasts at the Madison Cinema, then come together to discuss the opera we just watched.

Farewell

Madison Movie Chat: "The Farewell"

Monday, May 19, 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!

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, May 20, 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?