Scranton Library

9:30am-5:00pm

Scranton Library
801 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:30am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day	Reservation Exhibit - Madison Art Society's Juried Show 08/02/2025 @ 3:00pm–09/05/2025 @ 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Community Room Exhibit Purpose of Meeting Juried show
	Reservation Exhibit - Madison Art Society's Juried Show 08/02/2025 @ 3:00pm–09/05/2025 @ 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Exhibit Purpose of Meeting MAS Juried Show
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds 9:00am–11:30am Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Old Post Office at Scranton Library Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds 9:00am–11:30am Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds 9:00am–11:30am Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds 9:00am–11:30am Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds 9:00am–11:30am Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 5-8 year olds For more information click here.	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–10:30am Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Children’s Library 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?
10 am		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) Full Registration 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Children’s Library 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?	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) Full Registration 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Children’s Library 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?	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) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Children’s Library 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?		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 Storytime Sprouts 10:00am–10:30am Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5) Full Registration 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Bring your budding bookworm to our sprout-tacular storytime! This storytime is best for kids who are 1 to 4 years old. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities! Registration recommended. This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Support with Suzie 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 for a tech appointment. This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Club 10:30am–1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.	This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Sleuths Book Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our August selection is The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Ukulele Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Master Gardener Clinic 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Guitar Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds 12:30pm–3:00pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Old Post Office at Scranton Library Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds For more information click here.	Reservation College Advisor Group - Common App for College 12:00pm–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Purpose of Meeting Our company is going to offer a free workshop for high school rising seniors to learn how to fill out the common app for their college applications. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds 12:30pm–3:00pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds 12:30pm–3:00pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds 12:30pm–3:00pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds For more information click here.	This event is in the "Adults" group Time Out For Poetry 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds 12:30pm–3:00pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Summer Drop Off Program Week 5: 9-12 year olds For more information click here.
1 pm							Closing Copy of HOLD -Summer @Scranton Block Party 1:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Scranton Library Description: Library and parking lot closing for Summer @Scranton Block Party set-up. Please note that cars left in the parking lot after 3pm will be subject to towing.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Tech Support with Suzie 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group Tech Support with Suzie 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 for a tech appointment.
3 pm		Reservation PTSMC Athletic Trainers 3:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Purpose of Meeting Staff meeting for local high school athletic trainers	This event is in the "Adults" group A Quiet Place to Write 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.		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 Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 b
4 pm			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 Crafternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY Event Details: Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts! Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.	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 Cancelled Freeze Pop Sleeves 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Full Registration Required 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 Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Do your fingers get cold when having a freeze pop? Then make a freeze pop sleeve to keep your hands warm when having a cold treat! Decorate your felt sleeve with different designs and glitter glue. This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Support with Suzie 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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 Tie Dye T-shirts 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Full Registration Required 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Scranton Patio Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY Registration Required Event Details: Soak up the last bit of summer sun with tie dye! We will be tie-dying t-shirts using spray bottles and water squirters. Dress for a mess. Artist aprons will be provided. This program will be outside, weather permitting. For ages 6 and up. This event is in the "Adults" group Notary Services 4:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Ask-A-Lawyer clinics provide members of the public with FREE general legal information on topics of concern and are open to the public once a month at area libraries.				This event is in the "All Ages" group End of Summer @ Scranton Block Party 5:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Library Grounds Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games Event Details: Wrap up summer with a party at Scranton Library! Enjoy snacks, music, and entertainment; including yard games, a petting zoo, video games and much more. Fun for all ages and everyone is welcome. Attractions Include: Disclaimer(s) Food allergy warning Food will be served at this program and potential allergens could be included.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Craft Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Creative Loft Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY Event Details: Stop by our Creative Loft on Tuesday evenings for some DIY fun with your fellow adult crafters! Librarian Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to help you with the project of your choice. Reservation Novel-writing support group 6:15pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: North Conference Room Purpose of Meeting We will gather to workshop chapters of our works in progress. This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga with Martha 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for yoga with Martha! Martha already teaches chair yoga here and now we are adding in a regular yoga session each month. Please bring your mat.	Reservation Madison A Better Chance Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Lifelong Learning Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly BOD meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Self Defense Class 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Scranton Library Room: Johnson Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we welcome Frank Shekosky, a self-defense and martial arts instructor for over 30 years. This class will teach protective tips on how to avoid confrontations as well as self-defense techniques when conflict cannot be avoided.