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Time Out For Poetry

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Workshops
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly meeting where we take time out for poetry on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-2pm. Please bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud.

Master Gardener Clinic

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Cancelled
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 12:00-2:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Festive Graham Cracker Houses

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

EACH REGISTRATION IS EQUAL TO ONE HOUSE. PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILDREN UP SEPARATELY IF YOU'D LIKE THEM EACH TO HAVE A HOUSE. SPACE IS LIMITED. We ask that participants arrive within 15 minutes of the program start.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Master Gardener Clinic

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Cancelled
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 12:00-2:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

Library Closes at 5 pm.

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Scranton Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading 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 .

Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space

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

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

Time Out For Poetry

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Workshops
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly meeting where we take time out for poetry on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-2pm. Please bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud.

Master Gardener Clinic: Bee Seminar

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as the Master Gardner's Clinic teams up with a the Backyard Beekeeping Association for a presentation on bees. 

Scranton Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading 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 .

Make Your Own Pizza

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
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:

Everything you wanted to know about making your own pizza, from the dough to the sauce to the toppings, to the plate in just two hours! Join Mr. Matt as we explore the world’s favorite food and make some fabulous pies for ourselves.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Parent attendance required

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

Winter Seed Starting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Workshops
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to begin seeds in the winter for spring planting. Use those provided at the Seed Library Kiosk at the checkout desk or bring your own. Please bring a non-opaque milk jug.

Chair Yoga

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Scranton Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading 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 .

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. 

Scranton Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading 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 .

Ask the Master Gardener

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have questions about gardening? Join us for a chance to ask the Master Gardener in this Q7A style program.