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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
Catherine Con Morse, author of the new YA novel The Notes, will be visiting Scranton Memorial Library for a writing workshop and Q&A! As attendees work on her fun writing activity, she will open the floor for questions about reading, writ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft of the Month: Rolled Beeswax Candles

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 for our latest adult Craft of the Month! You may pick up your supplies at the front desk of the library during our business hours. If you'd like help putting together your project, craft librarian Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to assist y...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scranton Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
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 Christopher Jennings Penders, an acclaimed local author and all-around writing savant. Each session, you'll respond ...
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.

Garden Club Training

10:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting
Training...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

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/ ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Bee Themed Cards

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for this fun card class. We will be making three bee themed cards including Just Bee-cause, Sweet as honey thank you card, and a happy bee-day card. All Materials provided. No card making experience needed! Registration required.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to join forces with our Law Firm and Bluebird Home Organizing LLC to help mothers and their adult children be better prepared should any crisis's occur to our Mother's (or any of our parents for that matter, we just wan...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Bee Themed Cards

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for this fun card class. We will be making three bee themed cards including Just Bee-cause, Sweet as honey thank you card, and a happy bee-day card. All Materials provided. No card making experience needed! Registration required.  ...
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.

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...
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.

Handprint Dinosaurs (Take Home or In Person!)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
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, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you love all things dinosaur? Make a colorful, handprint dinosaur using craft paper, pompoms, and other decorations. Can’t make it to class? Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 6th and Friday, May 10th. Limited supplies w...

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
Daniel Hand parents making memory boards for their graduating Seniors...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...
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: Mary Blair!

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 Mary Blair! We will create a geometric building design based on t...

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Club

11:00am - 1:30pm
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 11-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes. Bring ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Movies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This month we will be showing Mean Girls (rated PG-13). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred. ...
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 - 11:00am
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...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Daniel Hand parents making memory boards for their graduating Seniors...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop In Craft- Popsicle Stick Dragonflies

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:
Stop by the library on Saturday to make your very own popsicle stick dragonfly! This is a drop-in program and kids of all ages are welcome. First come, first served, while supplies last. No registration required. All ages welcome.  ...
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! Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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