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Winter Sensory Playtime

Winter Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Explore the winter through hands on activities that engage your sense of touch, sight, smell and sound. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration required. 

 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the winter through hands on activities that engage your sense of touch, sight, smell and sound. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration required. 

 

 

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Abstract Sports Silhouette

Wednesday, December 10, 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)

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class, you’ll create an optical illusion abstract design around your favorite sport activity. 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class, you’ll create an optical illusion abstract design around your favorite sport activity. 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Graham Cracker Houses

Festive Graham Cracker Houses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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)

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.

Open
Registration 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
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.

Wrap Party

Wrap Party!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Do you have presents to wrap this holiday season? Then join us at our Wrap Party! Listen to some music, have some snacks, and wrap any presents you may have. All wrapping supplies will be provided, limit of 5 presents per person. 

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

Do you have presents to wrap this holiday season? Then join us at our Wrap Party! Listen to some music, have some snacks, and wrap any presents you may have. All wrapping supplies will be provided, limit of 5 presents per person. 

Snow Globe

Make Your Own Snow Globe

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

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. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration 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. 

Snow Globe

Make Your Own Snow Globe: Session 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

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. 

Upcoming
Registration 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, Workshops
Registration 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. 

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

Library Closes at 5 pm.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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
White Bats

Imagination Station with Miss Tessa: Honduran White Bats

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Create adorable Honduran White Bats out of pom poms. Then, make a green leaf shelter for them to sleep under! For kids ages 6 and up.

Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create adorable Honduran White Bats out of pom poms. Then, make a green leaf shelter for them to sleep under! For kids ages 6 and up.

Registration required. 

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Cardinals & Birch Tree Collage

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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)

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month you’ll create a cardinal and birch tree collage! 

For ages 5-8. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month you’ll create a cardinal and birch tree collage! 

For ages 5-8. Registration required. 

PJ Storytime

PJ Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Find your finest pajamas and get comfy for this cozy storytime. We will sing songs, read stories and have some snacks for this winter storytime special! 

For all ages!

Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find your finest pajamas and get comfy for this cozy storytime. We will sing songs, read stories and have some snacks for this winter storytime special! 

For all ages!

Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Penguin on Canvas

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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)

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month you’ll create a fuzzy penguin on canvas! 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month you’ll create a fuzzy penguin on canvas! 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Lego Day

National Lego Day!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Come celebrate National Lego Day at the library. We will have free play; theme builds and will be using the Lego Play app to make stop motion videos. The only limit is your imagination. 

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

Come celebrate National Lego Day at the library. We will have free play; theme builds and will be using the Lego Play app to make stop motion videos. The only limit is your imagination. 

Story & Craft

Story & Craft: Goodnight, Bruce

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Enjoy the story, Goodnight, Bruce!  by Ryan Higgins followed by an accompanying craft. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the story, Goodnight, Bruce!  by Ryan Higgins followed by an accompanying craft. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

Imagination Station with Miss Tessa

Imagination Station with Miss Tessa: Critter Family Tree

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Join Miss Tessa each month for a new animal themed craft! Make a magical critter-themed family tree to frame and hang on your wall! 

For ages 6+. Registration required.

 

 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tessa each month for a new animal themed craft! Make a magical critter-themed family tree to frame and hang on your wall! 

For ages 6+. Registration required.

 

 

Super Bowl

Super Bowl Craft Party!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Are you ready for some football? Let's make some crafts to help cheer your teams on for the big game on Sunday! 

For ages 5 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

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

Are you ready for some football? Let's make some crafts to help cheer your teams on for the big game on Sunday! 

For ages 5 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

Art with Kristin

Art with Kristin: Flamingo Canvas

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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)

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class, paint a tropical flamingo on canvas.

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class, paint a tropical flamingo on canvas.

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics Celebration

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

The 2026 Olympics are here, and we're here to help you take home the gold! Come and learn about the winter games while you play some games and make some crafts to celebrate this international event. 

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

The 2026 Olympics are here, and we're here to help you take home the gold! Come and learn about the winter games while you play some games and make some crafts to celebrate this international event. 

Library Closed - President's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Let's Learn Crochet

Let's Learn Crochet!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Let’s get crafty! Starting with the basics we are going to learn how to do a slip knot and chain stitch. Supplies will be provided. 

For ages 8 and up. Registration required, limited spacing. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s get crafty! Starting with the basics we are going to learn how to do a slip knot and chain stitch. Supplies will be provided. 

For ages 8 and up. Registration required, limited spacing.