Week Calendar

Stop by the library building for a story stroll this March to celebrate the beginning of spring! Stroll along and read from our picture book panels, starting at the front doors facing Boston Post Rd. and ending on the Wall Street side of the building...

Sing, rhyme, read and play on Monday mornings on Facebook Live. This storytime is best for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.   ...

Join us on Sundays at 10 am for a virtual movie discussion! Each week 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 the d...

Preschool storytime is at the library this winter! Books, movement and rhymes for ages 3-5. Help your preschoolers develop their pre-reading skills through this fun, half-hour program. ...

We'll provide the materials, you take it home and make the craft! Stop by the Children's Table in the vestibule to pick up a craft.   *Supplies limited; first come, first served, no registration required. ...

Each week on Facebook Live, we will present a creative writing prompt for you to respond to. Please submit your pieces to info@scrantonlibrary.org if you'd like us to share them on our media! No registration is required for this program. ...

Come by the Library on the 1st Friday in March to pick up your monthly Eye Spy scavenger hunt. Bundle up, this will be a chilly one!   Scavenger hunts are available all month! Stop by any time during our open hours to pick one up. ...

Want a sneak peek to books coming to a shelf near you? Join Ms. Lydia and Ms. Myla while they talk about their favorite brand new books, available at the Scranton Library! Join us every Friday at noon to hear about a new children's book that's hot of...

Having a historic home can be a uniquely rewarding experience. But it can come with extra costs and other complications. Erin Fink, an Architectural Preservationist, will explore how to determine if a home is on the Register of Historic Places and&nb...

Join us on Fridays for an all-adult crafternoon! On Thursday between 4 and 8 pm & Friday between 10 am and 2 pm, you can pick up the supplies for a new project in Grab-N-Go bags and then meet on Friday @ 2:30 pm via Zoom to put your craft togethe...

"A death curse has befallen everyone who's been raised from the dead. Its victims are rotting away, and all efforts to reverse the decay have failed. The souls of the dead are being stolen one by one and trapped inside a necromantic artifact. Only...

Join us on Fridays on Facebook Live for a preview of soon-to-be published novels & nonfiction! We'll explore upcoming books about timely, topical themes. No registration required! ...

Want to learn more about chess and the strategy behind it? Brian and Jack, DHHS students and excellent chess players, will be available for players seeking instruction and advice. Any students grades 1 to 12 welcome! ...

Put on your pjs and join us for a bedtime story on Facebook Live. Shake all those sillies out before bed, listen to a story or two, and don't forget to bring your favorite stuffed friend! Tune in on Facebook on Thursdays at 6 p.m. ...

Join Colin, our Team Librarian, on our Discord server for a night of awesome multiplayer games like Fortnite, Among Us, and more! If you aren't on our discord, just sign up and our librarian will send you the link to join! Once you are part of ...

Sometimes the prospects of waking up your garden for Spring can feel overwhelming. What needs to be done to make sure that your garden is beautiful and functional this growing season? Come and join Rachel Blundon of Madison Earth Care to find out how...

Join us for Novels & Nibbles, a virtual book club where instead of reading the same book, we come together via Zoom to discuss our current favorites and give each other recommendations. Each week we'll discuss a new literary genre to ex...