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After Hours Teen Night (Fortnite & Homemade Pizza Bagels!)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other, Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
After a resoundingly successful first outing, After Hours Teen Night will return & take over the Scranton Memorial Library Friday, April 26 from 6:00-8:00!  There will be food, prizes, and much fun to be had :) This session's main attr...

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

Food will be served at this program and potential allergens could be included.

LEGOS, LEGOS, LEGOS

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Event Details:
Join us for this LEGO extravaganza. Can you build the tallest tower? The fanciest house? The longest LEGO chain? Let your imagination run wild!   For kids ages 3 and up. No registration required. ...

Shoreline Death Cafe

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
A Death Cafe is simply a space wherein people can come and talk about death, generally a taboo topic and therefore mostly ignored in our society. ...

Peabody birthday party

1:30pm - 4:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Birthday party ...

Itty Bitty Meetup

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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...

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...

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...

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...

Tech Help with Chris

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Training
Cancelled
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...

Book Buds (Spring 2024)

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Teen & Children departments of the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library are proud to announce the return Book Buds! This program will involve your child being paired with a teen reading buddy who will help improve your child's literacy skills th...

Madison Movie Chat: "No Men Beyond This Point"

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 ...

League of Women Voters Book Discussion

10:00am - 12:00pm
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....

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...

Creative Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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. You could make something with the library's on-hand craft supplie...

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...

DIY Bubble Wands (Take Home or In Person!)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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. Can’t make it to class? Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April...

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

Mini Lightsabers for Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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. ...

Fiesta del Norte Mariachi Concert

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Music
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration 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.  ...