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League of Women Voters Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

For interested League members and citizens to discuss a book: "A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy" by Richard Hasen.

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

For interested League members and citizens to discuss a book: "A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy" by Richard Hasen.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders...

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

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

Madison ABC - Capital Committee

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Capital Committee Meeting

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

Capital Committee Meeting

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
All Ages
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: All Ages
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.

Shoreline Arts Alliance Board and Jr Board

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Jr. Board to present future planning activities to the Sr. Board

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

Jr. Board to present future planning activities to the Sr. Board

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders...

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

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

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.

DIY Bubble Wands (Take Home or In Person!)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Now that warmer weather is here, let’s make some cute and colorful bubble wands out of pipe cleaners and beads! We’ll also make bubble soap to test out our wands. Can’t make it ...

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

Now that warmer weather is here, let’s make some cute and colorful bubble wands out of pipe cleaners and beads! We’ll also make bubble soap to test out our wands.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.

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.

Mini Lightsabers for Teens

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 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:

Celebrate May the 4th early by stopping by the Teen Room to make some mini lightsabers! Open to grades 7-12, registration encouraged.

Open
Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate May the 4th early by stopping by the Teen Room to make some mini lightsabers! Open to grades 7-12, registration encouraged.

Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

support and feedback for local children's book writers and illustrators

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

support and feedback for local children's book writers and illustrators

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiesta del Norte Mariachi Concert

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta del Norte. Have fun with us at this one hour Mariachi concert featuring traditional folk and popular music of Mexico. We will also ...

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

Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta del Norte. Have fun with us at this one hour Mariachi concert featuring traditional folk and popular music of Mexico. We will also have a nacho bar to enjoy some Mexican food. 

Shoreline Interfaith Clergy Meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Building a kinder and more just community

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

Building a kinder and more just community

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Announcement at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Announcement
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

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.

Teen Game Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), 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, Middle School (grades 6-8), 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

RFK Jr Info Session

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To have people meet to sign a ballot petition to get RFK Jr's name on the CT ballot for president. Hand out information if requested. By invitation or walk in. Anyone is welcome fr...

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

To have people meet to sign a ballot petition to get RFK Jr's name on the CT ballot for president. Hand out information if requested. By invitation or walk in. Anyone is welcome from any town in CT.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acoustics Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new Acoustics Club the first and third Thursday of the month at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are invited to...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new Acoustics Club the first and third Thursday of the month at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are invited to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, May 2, 2024 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.

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

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Program Room 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? Do your kids j...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
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? Do your kids just miss the train table? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 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 May selection is The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Joi...

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 May selection is The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beekeeping Demonstration & Honey Tasting

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a demonstration on beekeeping. Attendees will learn about bees and beekeeping equipment. All attendees will also get a tasting of raw honey. I hope you can join us for ...

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

Join us for a demonstration on beekeeping. Attendees will learn about bees and beekeeping equipment. All attendees will also get a tasting of raw honey. I hope you can join us for this fun lecture given by the Trumball Nature and Arts Center.

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

Monday, May 6, 2024 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,...

Open
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.

AAUW International Interests Group

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To discuss foreign policy based on the Great Decisions publication of the Foreign Policy Association

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

To discuss foreign policy based on the Great Decisions publication of the Foreign Policy Association

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new 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 new 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.

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Uconn Advanced Master Gardener will hold plant, insect, and disease identification sessions on behalf of the UConn Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners on Mondays from 12:00-2:...

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

Uconn Advanced Master Gardener will hold plant, insect, and disease identification sessions on behalf of the UConn Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm.