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This event is in the "Children" group

Itty Bitty Meetup

9:30am–10:30am
Children
Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group

Zoo in the Sky

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Lectures, STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mystic Seaport Museum is coming to Scranton! Join us as we learn all about the stars in the sky. Connect the dots and see if you can spot the animals in the sky. 

For grades K-3. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafts with Natalie: Stamped Air Dry Clay Trinket Dish

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Natalie in the Creative Loft to hand sculpt a trinket dish out of air dry clay.
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
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

Spring Take Home Crafts: Paper Chain Snake- pick up available Mon-Fri

9:30am–10:30am
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Splash into April with a rainy-day craft. Create and decorate a paper chain snake. For ages 4 and up.  Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, March 30th, and Friday, April 3rd. 

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
Open
Registration Required
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

Itty Bitty Meetup

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Other, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, 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 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.

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 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

Master Gardener Clinic

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

2:00pm–3:30pm
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 personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for a tech appointment.

NMCC Drawing

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

drawing class

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

7:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
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.

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
Open
Registration Required
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)
Other, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, 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 Support with Suzie

2:00pm–3:30pm
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 personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for a tech appointment.

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

DIY Yarn Flowers

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration Required
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:

Spring is on the way! Join us as we create flowers out of yarn. What colorful florals will you make? 

For ages 7 and up. Registration required. 

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

Tuesday Film Titans (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movies
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by for some free screenings of classic movies, complete with yummy treats! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Craft Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Drop in the Creative Loft for crafting time. Bring your own project or play around with the supplies and gadgets that we have in the library. Craft savvy librarian Natalie will be on hand for inspiration and help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly community meeting to discuss community association goals for 20206

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group

Tots & Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Storytimes
Open
Registration Required
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Are bumble bees disappearing?  If so, why?  Learn about the importance of their habitats and what we can do to ensure their futures.

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)
Other, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, 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? 

Raffle Drawing

2:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Old Post Office at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting

Raffle drawing