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Tech Help with Chris

Wednesday, May 15, 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 "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.

Paper Plate Ice Cream- with Rainbow Sprinkles! (Take Home or In Person!)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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:

Make an adorable smiley faced ice cream cone complete with rainbow sprinkles on top. For ages 4 and up. Can’t make it to class? Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Mo...

Open
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:

Make an adorable smiley faced ice cream cone complete with rainbow sprinkles on top. For ages 4 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Bee Shadow Box

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create this multiple-layer shadow box using precut cardstock shapes. Different sayings will be available for you to personalize this neat piece. Registration required. 

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

Create this multiple-layer shadow box using precut cardstock shapes. Different sayings will be available for you to personalize this neat piece. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Schumann Children's Library Temporary Closing

All Day 5/16 - 5/17
Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

The Children’s Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 16 & Friday, May 17 for the shipment of Leonardo’s Labs. Select materials and that week’s take home crafts will be ava...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Children’s Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 16 & Friday, May 17 for the shipment of Leonardo’s Labs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Thursday, May 16, 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 16, 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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.

Art with Kristin: Spring Flower Silhouette

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month we’ll create a spring flower silhouette using watercolors. This program is for upper elementary and midd...

Open
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
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month we’ll create a spring flower silhouette using watercolors. This program is for upper elementary and middle school aged children, ages 8-12. Registration Required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Members Only - Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acoustics Club (Weekly)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new 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 acous...

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

Join our new 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Mind of a Bee

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Most of us are aware of the hive mind—the power of bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are as individuals?  Lars Chittka draws from dec...

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

Most of us are aware of the hive mind—the power of bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are as individuals?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 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 11-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Friday, May 17, 2024 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

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To enjoy poetry with one another.

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

To enjoy poetry with one another.

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 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
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? Do your kids j...

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? Do your kids just miss the train table? 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 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.

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 20, 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,...

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.

HealthEYS(HealthEcologYogaSystems)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Human Rights/ Consumer Connecticut based/ relevant. Information, Resources, assisting victims experiencing human rights & consumer violations.

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

Human Rights/ Consumer Connecticut based/ relevant.
Information, Resources, assisting victims experiencing human rights & consumer violations.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning 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: Lifelong Learning 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 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
East River Reading 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: East River Reading 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guitar Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new 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 participa...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new 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 20, 2024 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

Monday, May 20, 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.