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 Critter Caravan Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Other, Lectures Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Who doesn’t love a cute and cuddly little critter? Use a map as our guide, and travel on a "safari" around the world, where we learn about, hold and pet each animal. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat Critter Caravan 11:15am–12:15pm Other, Lectures Open 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: Other, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Who doesn’t love a cute and cuddly little critter? Use a map as our guide, and travel on a "safari" around the world, where we learn about, hold and pet each animal.
This event is in the "Adults" group Observing the Moon Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us as we welcome back Jeff from the Shoreline Astronomical Society. We will learn about moon basics (size/distance/movement through the sky), moon phases, observing features on the moon (Maria, Craters, Walls, Rimae, Domes, etc). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Observing the Moon 6:30pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome back Jeff from the Shoreline Astronomical Society. We will learn about moon basics (size/distance/movement through the sky), moon phases, observing features on the moon (Maria, Craters, Walls, Rimae, Domes, etc).
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 This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group All About Trains! Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Choo Choo! All aboard! Join us at the library as we learn all about trains. Learn about train safety, navigating the train system and more! For all ages, registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration 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 This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group May 2 2026 Sat All About Trains! 10:00am–11:00am Lectures Upcoming 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: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Choo Choo! All aboard! Join us at the library as we learn all about trains. Learn about train safety, navigating the train system and more! For all ages, registration required.
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 All About Axolotls! Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Other, Lectures Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Love axolotls? Stop by the Children’s Room to learn about axolotls with the Amphibian Reptile Center! For ages 5 and up. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 May 13 2026 Wed All About Axolotls! 4:30pm–5:30pm Other, Lectures Upcoming 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: Other, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Love axolotls? Stop by the Children’s Room to learn about axolotls with the Amphibian Reptile Center! For ages 5 and up. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Candidly Chris: The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us for our third Candidly Chris event. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of the Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Candidly Chris: The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation 6:30pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our third Candidly Chris event. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of the Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Shoreline World Travelers Collaborative 6:00pm–7:30pm Lectures, Workshops 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 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Understanding Credit and Finances 6:00pm–7:00pm Lectures, Workshops Open 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
Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Scranton Library, Off Site Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Scranton Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group AI Technology Overview Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults This lively 90-minute session introduces the community to artificial intelligence in a fun, friendly, and highly interactive way. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed AI Technology Overview 6:00pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: This lively 90-minute session introduces the community to artificial intelligence in a fun, friendly, and highly interactive way.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group All About Whales! Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures, STEAM Age Group: Children, Intermediate (grades 4-5) The Mystic Seaport Museum is coming to Scranton! Join us as we learn all about whales. Learn about what they eat to how blubber works! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat All About Whales! 10:30am–11:30am Lectures, STEAM Upcoming Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Children’s Program Room Age Group: Children, Intermediate (grades 4-5) Program Type: Lectures, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The Mystic Seaport Museum is coming to Scranton! Join us as we learn all about whales. Learn about what they eat to how blubber works!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Live Owls Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Scranton Patio at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures, Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us as we welcome A Place Called Hope and get the chance to meet three of their owls. Learn each birds story of survival and ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife in your very own backyard. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Live Owls 3:00pm–4:00pm Lectures, Workshops Upcoming Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Scranton Patio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Lectures, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome A Place Called Hope and get the chance to meet three of their owls. Learn each birds story of survival and ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife in your very own backyard.
This event is in the "Adults" group Live Long, Live Strong Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures, Workshops Age Group: Adults Join us as we welcome Julia King, Psy D, board certified in Lifestyle Medicine. In this lecture, we will learn skills and tools to use to live a longer and healthier life. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Live Long, Live Strong 6:00pm–7:00pm Lectures, Workshops Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome Julia King, Psy D, board certified in Lifestyle Medicine. In this lecture, we will learn skills and tools to use to live a longer and healthier life.
Library Closed - Juneteenth All Day Scranton Library, Off Site Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed - Juneteenth All Day Branches: Scranton Library, Off Site
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 Dinosaur Rocks! Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Kick off the summer with Dinosaurs Rock! Join us as we explore all there is to know about dinosaurs and get the chance to see fossils! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Dinosaur Rocks! 4:30pm–5:30pm Lectures Upcoming Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Children’s Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Kick off the summer with Dinosaurs Rock! Join us as we explore all there is to know about dinosaurs and get the chance to see fossils!
Library Closed - Independence Day Observed All Day Scranton Library, Off Site Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed - Independence Day Observed All Day Branches: Scranton Library, Off Site
Library Closed - Independence Day All Day Scranton Library, Off Site Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library Closed - Independence Day All Day Branches: Scranton Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group AI Technology Overview Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults This lively 90-minute session introduces the community to artificial intelligence in a fun, friendly, and highly interactive way. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue AI Technology Overview 6:00pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: This lively 90-minute session introduces the community to artificial intelligence in a fun, friendly, and highly interactive way.
This event is in the "Adults" group Candidly Chris: The 7 Elements of a Successful Novel Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us for the latest program in our Candidly Chris series. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Candidly Chris: The 7 Elements of a Successful Novel 6:00pm–7:30pm Lectures Upcoming Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the latest program in our Candidly Chris series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Estate Planning 101 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures, Workshops Age Group: Adults Join us for a lecture about the fundamentals of estate planning. Many of us don't know where to start. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Estate Planning 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Lectures, Workshops Upcoming Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures, Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a lecture about the fundamentals of estate planning. Many of us don't know where to start.
This event is in the "Adults" group Wolf Conservation-Saving a Species Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us as we welcome a wolf expert from the Wolf Conservation Center. In the late 20th century, Mexican gray wolves and red wolves were declared to be extinct in the wild. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2026 Wed Wolf Conservation-Saving a Species 6:30pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome a wolf expert from the Wolf Conservation Center. In the late 20th century, Mexican gray wolves and red wolves were declared to be extinct in the wild.
Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Scranton Library, Off Site Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Branches: Scranton Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group Feature Film Story Boards with Brick Mason Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us as we welcome Brick Mason who has worked as a feature film storyboard artist for over 40 years. This is a background position; however it is a very influential position in cinema. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2026 Wed Feature Film Story Boards with Brick Mason 6:30pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome Brick Mason who has worked as a feature film storyboard artist for over 40 years. This is a background position; however it is a very influential position in cinema.
This event is in the "Adults" group Winged Wonders Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us as we welcome Winghand Bat Rehab for a wonderful program about bats. We will learn an overview of the world's bats from prehistoric to present times, persistent myths and misconceptions and important facts. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2026 Wed Winged Wonders 6:30pm–7:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome Winghand Bat Rehab for a wonderful program about bats. We will learn an overview of the world's bats from prehistoric to present times, persistent myths and misconceptions and important facts.
Library Closed - Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day All Day Scranton Library, Off Site Closed for the Federal holiday. Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day All Day Branches: Scranton Library, Off Site Description: Closed for the Federal holiday.