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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.

Board of Library Teens (BOLT) Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all teens wanting to take control of their library!  Meet upstairs in the Teen Center the last Thursday of each month to meet and discuss how to make the Scranton Memorial Library truly representative of what YOU want.  Light ref

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

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.

Pint-Sized Picassos: Degas!

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Storytimes
Registration
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, STEAM, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Join us for this art filled storytime. Sing, dance, and then let your little ones unleash their creativity! This storytime celebrates artist Degas, who was famous for sculpting and painting ballerinas.

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer @ Scranton Block Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with a party at Scranton! Enjoy snacks, music, and entertainment; including yard games, a petting zoo, Off Road Mobile Games video game truck and much more. Fun for all ages and everyone is welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

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.

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.

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.

Make Your Own Macrame Leaf Keychain!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make macrame? Now is your chance to create a macrame leaf keychain!  For ages 7 and up. 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.

Cereal Box Piñata

10:00am - 10:45am
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make every day a party! Come to the library and make your own Pinata out of cereal boxes. We will create our fantastic pinatas using colorful tissue paper, tape, and twine. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop In Craft: Paper Ladybugs

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Drop in to the library to make a cute, 3D paper ladybug to take home. While supplies last!

All ages welcome. No 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.

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!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.

Art with Kristin: Crazy Bird Collage

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month, create a crazy bird collage!

This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8.

Registration required.

 

 

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.

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.

Llama Llama Red Pajama Party!

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in your pajamas to read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney and decorate your own pretend pajamas using paper, buttons, pom poms and more! For ages 2 and up. Registration required.

 

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 "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Ichabod Scranton Patio
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, we will be learning about alpacas and angora goats. By comparing alpaca and angora fiber, we will get to see how fiber differs and the reasons they differ.

This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.

Basics for Babies

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

This storytime will have songs, a story, and some signs! We will learn some American Sign Language together that you and your children can use everyday. For ages birth-5.

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 "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants investigate the remarkable life of Leonardo Da Vinci and his scientific and engineering discoveries through fast-paced, hands-on activities. Ages 6-11. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.

Summer Drop-Off Program Ages 5-8 Week 1

9:00am - 11:30am
Other
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Ichabod Scranton House
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-ups for the second summer of Scranton Library’s free Summer Drop-Off Program for children aged 5 to 12 will begin next Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30 (in-person) and 6:30 (online).

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!

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 "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.

Summer Drop-Off Program Ages 9-12 Week 1

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Other
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Ichabod Scranton House
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-ups for the second summer of Scranton Library’s free Summer Drop-Off Program for children aged 5 to 12 will begin next Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30 (in-person) and 6:30 (online).

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.

Summer Drop-Off Program Ages 5-8 Week 1

9:00am - 11:30am
Other
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Ichabod Scranton House
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-ups for the second summer of Scranton Library’s free Summer Drop-Off Program for children aged 5 to 12 will begin next Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30 (in-person) and 6:30 (online).

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.

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.

Summer Drop-Off Program Ages 9-12 Week 1

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Other
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Ichabod Scranton House
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-ups for the second summer of Scranton Library’s free Summer Drop-Off Program for children aged 5 to 12 will begin next Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30 (in-person) and 6:30 (online).

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.

Go Green! DIY Bottle Cap Necklaces

4:30pm - 5:30pm
STEAM, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

How many times do you think about plastic in one day? Probably not too many! Come join Litter Awareness to talk about single-use plastics, and make your very own bottle cap necklace using recycled materials!

For grades k-4.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.

Summer Drop-Off Program Ages 5-8 Week 1

9:00am - 11:30am
Other
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Ichabod Scranton House
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-ups for the second summer of Scranton Library’s free Summer Drop-Off Program for children aged 5 to 12 will begin next Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30 (in-person) and 6:30 (online).