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Winter Story & Craft

Winter Story & Craft

Friday, January 3, 2025 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)
Event Details:

Brr! It’s cold outside! Come in from the cold as we read a winter themed story, followed by a themed craft. For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availa...

Required
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, Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Brr! It’s cold outside! Come in from the cold as we read a winter themed story, followed by a themed craft. For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

To Care Uganda

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of Local Nonprofit

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting of Local Nonprofit

saturday sleuths

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our January selection takes us back to the beginning with a classic my...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our January selection takes us back to the beginning with a classic mystery writer.

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.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Birthday Cards

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, ink-blending and stamps to make three fun birthday cards. No card making experience needed. All materials provided...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, ink-blending and stamps to make three fun birthday cards. No card making experience needed. All materials provided. Registration required.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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? Stick aro...

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? 

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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, sto...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

International Interest Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discuss topics in Great Decisions, published by the Foreign Policy Association

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

Discuss topics in Great Decisions, published by the Foreign Policy Association

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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? Stick aro...

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? 

Ukulele Club

Ukulele Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our new Ukulele Club on Mondays from 11 am - 12 pm or on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new Ukulele Club on Mondays from 11 am - 12 pm or on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participate.

Guitar

Guitar Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
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. ...

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.

iPhone Photography Collaborative

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting, Technology Training
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related applications. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month.

Madison Merchant Group

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of the Madison Merchant Group

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting of the Madison Merchant Group

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

Garden Club Madison Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board meeting

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
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? Stick aro...

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? 

Exhibit - Madison Lions Club - Peace Poster Contest

01/07/2025 @ 3:00pm to 02/07/2025 @ 11:00am
Community Room Exhibit at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

exhibit

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Community Room Exhibit
Purpose of Meeting

exhibit

Craft of the Month: Braided Yarn Cozy Coasters

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Grounds at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our latest adult craft bag of the month! No knitting or sewing in this fun yarn craft, but knowing how to braid is helpful! You'll be given instructions and cork backin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our latest adult craft bag of the month! No knitting or sewing in this fun yarn craft, but knowing how to braid is helpful! You'll be given instructions and cork backing to create 4 coasters for drinks.

Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
All Ages
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 cho...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: All Ages
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.

Navigating Social Security & Medicare

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Workshop on navigating Social Security & Medicare. Free Open to the public.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Workshop on navigating Social Security & Medicare.
Free
Open to the public.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Osto...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Required
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! 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 Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly hybrid meeting for Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly hybrid meeting for Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Tots & Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2)
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 a...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Storytimes
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.