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Library Closes at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Scranton Library, Off Site

Closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site
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Closed for Thanksgiving.

DIY Fake Snow

DIY Fake Snow

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

It’s snowing indoors! Come in from the cold as we create fake snow. We promise that it won’t melt! Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided. For ages 5 and up. Registration require...

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, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

It’s snowing indoors! Come in from the cold as we create fake snow. We promise that it won’t melt! Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Join hangout at the library- meet fellow homeschoolers and share resources, ideas, and stories! Need help finding books and resources? Give us a call any...

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: Meeting
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Join hangout at the library- meet fellow homeschoolers and share resources, ideas, and stories! Need help finding books and resources? Give us a call anytime to let us know at 203.245.8722. 

 

Holiday Helper Hangout

Holiday Helper Hangout

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens
Event Details:

Calling all parents! Need some time to get your holiday shopping done? Drop your kids (grades K-5) off at the library during the Chamber of Commerce's Sip, Shop & Stroll event ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all parents! Need some time to get your holiday shopping done? Drop your kids (grades K-5) off at the library during the Chamber of Commerce's Sip, Shop & Stroll event on December 12th. 

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Snow Owls

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month, make a pair of adorable snow owls on canvas. This program is for older elementary and middle school age...

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
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month, make a pair of adorable snow owls on canvas. This program is for older elementary and middle school aged kids ages 8-12. Registration required.

Make Your Own Snow Globe

Make Your Own Snow Globe

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Come to the Library to create your own winter wonderland in a jar! All supplies will be provided. For kids ages 5 and up. Registration required.  All participants must arri...

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
Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library to create your own winter wonderland in a jar! All supplies will be provided. For kids ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

DIY Sock Snowmen

DIY Sock Snowmen

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us at the library as we create sock snowmen. This is a great gift idea, just in time for the holidays! What kind of snowman will you create? For ages 7 a...

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
Required
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us at the library as we create sock snowmen. This is a great gift idea, just in time for the holidays! What kind of snowman will you create? For ages 7 and up. Registration required.

No Shelf Control Ad

No Shelf Control: A Book Club for Tweens!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month is The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.  We will be watching the Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month is The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.  

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Graham Cracker Houses

Festive Graham Cracker Houses

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
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 wit...

Required
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
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.

Library Closes at 5 pm.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Magic Melting Snowballs

Magic Melting Snowballs

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Create your own melting, snowy mess! First we’ll make some fake snow. Fill your snowballs with glitter and sequins, freeze briefly, and then make them melt with vinegar. This progr...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Create your own melting, snowy mess! First we’ll make some fake snow. Fill your snowballs with glitter and sequins, freeze briefly, and then make them melt with vinegar. This program is for ages 5-10.

Art with Kristin

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! Project TBD. This program is for older elementary and middle school aged kids ages 8-12. Registration required.Regi...

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
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! Project TBD. This program is for older elementary and middle school aged kids ages 8-12. Registration required.

Chalk Pastel Galaxy

Chalk Pastel Galaxy Art

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we create galaxy art using chalk pastels. Blend the colors together for a colorful galaxy that is out of this world!  For kids ages 6 and up. Re...

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, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we create galaxy art using chalk pastels. Blend the colors together for a colorful galaxy that is out of this world!  For kids ages 6 and up. Registration required. 

No Shelf Control Ad

No Shelf Control: A Book Club for Tweens!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month is The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket. Please give us a call at 203.245.8722 to RSVP! 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month is The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket. Please give us a call at 203.245.8722 to RSVP! 

Heart Pillows

No Sew Heart Pillows

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Create a cute, no-sew heart pillow using fleece fabric and polyfil. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day decoration! For kids ages 7-12. Registration required. Participants must...

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
Event Details:

Create a cute, no-sew heart pillow using fleece fabric and polyfil. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day decoration! For kids ages 7-12. 

Registration required. 

Make Your Own Pizza

Make Your Own Pizza

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
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 favo...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops
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.

Salt Snowflake Painting

Salt Snowflake Painting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Use one of our snowflake templates or draw your own snowflake. Then use glue, salt, and watercolors to finish your snowflake art! For kids ages 5-12. Registration required. 

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, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Use one of our snowflake templates or draw your own snowflake. Then use glue, salt, and watercolors to finish your snowflake art! For kids ages 5-12. Registration required.