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Tots & Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Open
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.

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 Butterfly Windsock (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:
Spring is in the air and the sun is shining! Join us as we create beautiful butterfly windsocks just in time for Spring. Ages 5 and up. Can’t make it to class? Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 8th and Friday, April 12th...

Notary Services

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Announcement
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Library offers some Notary Public services - please call 203-245-7365 for an appointment.  For more information, including a link to our Notary Policy, visit our website at  https://www.scrantonlibrary.org/services/notary/ ...

A Journey Through the Roots of American Music

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Music
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Jon Waterman creates and performs programs that use music to inspire enthusiasm for and a desire to explore history. The shows consist of carefully researched original and traditional songs, stories and narratives and a slide show. This program is...

Scranton Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting
Book Group Meeting...

Tech Help with Chris

10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Training
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Announcement
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...

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...

Art with Kristin: Topsy Turvy Turtles

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
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! In this program young artists cut and paste their own topsy turvy turtles! This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8. Registration required.   &n...

Madison ABC

4:45pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting
DEI Training ...

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 refres...

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

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...

WellNet Networking Meeting of Community Wellness Professionals

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting
This is an open meeting for area wellness professionals to come together for the purpose of networking, collaborating, and education; for a shared goal of enhancing wellness services in the community. All who consider themselves to be wellness pro...

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
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 ...