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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

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Games
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 brin...

RFK Jr Info Session

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Music
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. All acoustic instruments are welcome; please bring your ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Other
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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. Mindfulness Meditation will...
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

9:30am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
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?  Come to our Itty Bitty Meetup- ever...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Book Clubs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lectures
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration 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. Registr...
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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! Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Music
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. Experienced Ukulelist Phyllis Nolan will be on hand to teach and facil...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Clinic

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other, Workshops
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. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread. I...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guitar Club

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Music
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community 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. Seasoned guitarist Fred Muzer will be on hand to teach and facilit...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Training
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. &nbs...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Madison Movie Chat: "The Green Prince"

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other, Movies
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Movies
Registration Required
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 card; you can then watch the movie at your leisure and participate in ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

iPhone Photography Collaborative

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting, Technology Training
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting, Technology Training
Event Details:
Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related applications. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month. Drop-in, ...
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.

Toddler Tango

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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.

Garden Club Madison

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting
Garden Club Madison Board meeting ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training
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. &nbs...
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
Catherine Con Morse, author of the new YA novel The Notes, will be visiting Scranton Memorial Library for a writing workshop and Q&A! As attendees work on her fun writing activity, she will open the floor for questions about reading, writ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft of the Month: Rolled Beeswax Candles

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for our latest adult Craft of the Month! You may pick up your supplies at the front desk of the library during our business hours. If you'd like help putting together your project, craft librarian Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to assist y...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scranton Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Christopher Jennings Penders, an acclaimed local author and all-around writing savant. Each session, you'll respond ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.

Tots & Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:
Storytime for babies and toddlers of all abilities. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories! For babies and toddlers ages birth-2. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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