Upcoming Events

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

Book club meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Autumn Mindfulness Meditation

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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 fall! 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.

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.

Taco Story & Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Happy National Taco Day! Celebrate with us as we read Dragons Love Tacos followed by a themed craft. Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided. For ages 2-7.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Club

10:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

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 - 11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
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? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Series with Natalie: Cheesecloth Ghost

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Creative Loft to craft a 3D ghost out of Cheesecloth that can hold a mini pumpkin and/or light up with fairy lights. You'll be able to stand your ghost on a table or hang it so that it floats. Perfect for your Halloween decor!

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
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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!

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

Discussion of topics in Great Decisions, published by the Foreign Policy Association

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
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? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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 or on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 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

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Event Details:

Advanced Master Gardener Samantha Pullaro 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

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Madison Movie Chat: "Four Daughters"

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

iPhone Photography Collaborative

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
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.

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
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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.

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
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? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help with Chris

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Workshops
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for this new workshop series. The group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to create poetry from art. No registration required.

AAUW Articles Group

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

articles discussion

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids' Ping Pong Party!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Games
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We’ve transformed our programming tables into ping pong tables. Stop by the library anytime between 5 & 7 to try your hand at ping pong. All ages welcome. Registration not required. Ping pong paddles and balls provided. Teens welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Workshops
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ask-A-Lawyer clinics provide members of the public with FREE general legal information on topics of concern and are open to the public once a month at area libraries.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creative Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
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.