Upcoming Events

What would you want people of the future to know about what it was like to live through these historic times? The Hindsight 2020 postcard project is an opportunity to share and preserve your thoughts. Stop by the postcard station at the Scranton Memo...

Need some device help? Drop by the library between 2:30 - 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a tutorial from a tech-savvy teen volunteer! No registration required. ...

This event will be held in the library's Johnson Community Room. Patrons must wear masks inside the library building at all times. Madhavan Parthasarthy, an accomplished young photographer who specializes in landscape photography, will lead this e...

Welcome fall to the Children's Room by making a scarecrow out of your imagination. Materials of all different types will be provided to make a one of a kind creation. Scarecrows will be put on display in the Children's Room from September 24th-Octobe...

Come to the teen room and hang out! We have video games, card games, and anime all for your enjoyment! Everyone between the ages of 12 and 18 is welcome, but masks are required. If you have any questions, please feel free to email welchc@scranto...

Storytime for babies and toddlers who are lap-sitters and crawlers! This storytime is best for littles who are either under 2 or are not yet steady on their feet. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories! Registration required. This is a se...

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! Registration required. This is a series registration.&n...

Need some device help? Drop by the library between 2:30 - 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a tutorial from a tech-savvy teen volunteer! No registration required. ...

Come to the Library's Teen Room to watch Anime shows and movies from our collection on our giant TV! Feel free to play games from our board game collection while you do. ...

Yoga for toddlers (walkers-3 years old) with their grown-up of choice! Join Miss Emily for this 45 minute fun, easy yoga class. Bring your own mat/towel. Due to the nature of this class, children must be accompanied by an adult and only one chil...

Need some device help? Drop by the library between 2:30 - 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a tutorial from a tech-savvy teen volunteer! No registration required. ...

Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ. While she was cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world ...

Are you participating in the Madison Public School's One Book, One School? Have you read The Story Puppy, by Holly Webb? Or do you just love pets? Come to this drop-in craft at the library to build your very own Story Puppy (or kitty, or bunny!). ...

Come to the teen room and hang out! We have video games, card games, and anime all for your enjoyment! Everyone between the ages of 12 and 18 is welcome, but masks are required. If you have any questions, please feel free to email welchc@scranto...

Along with the Board of Trustees and the entire staff we welcome you back to EXPLORE, DISCOVER, and CELEBRATE Scranton Library at its postponed grand reopening and homecoming celebration -- EXPLORE – the library building and learn about the librar...

Join members of the Schumann family for a special dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Then stay for a musical performance for all ages, popcorn, and prizes ...

Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our virtual writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Tim Jacobs of JWC Publishing; in addition to his publishing work, Tim is a respected local author, an experi...

Storytime for babies and toddlers who are lap-sitters and crawlers! This storytime is best for littles who are either under 2 or are not yet steady on their feet. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories! Registration required. This is a se...

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! Registration required. This is a series registration.&n...