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Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 .

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration 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 .

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

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)

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? 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, 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 "Adults" group

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for an opportunity to practice French in a relaxed environment? Then join us for our first French Conversation Group! Enjoy discussions on topics such as food, travel, history and more.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Looking for an opportunity to practice French in a relaxed environment? Then join us for our first French Conversation Group! Enjoy discussions on topics such as food, travel, history and more.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Madison Kindness Week: Card Angels Pop-up Meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In honor of Madison Kindness Week, the Card Angels are coming to Scranton! Who are the Card Angels? Our community group makes homemade cards with happy messages that go to cancer treatment centers and nursing homes to cheer patients up.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

In honor of Madison Kindness Week, the Card Angels are coming to Scranton! Who are the Card Angels? Our community group makes homemade cards with happy messages that go to cancer treatment centers and nursing homes to cheer patients up.

Madison ABC Program

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Madison ABC BOD meeting.

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

Madison ABC BOD meeting.

Shoreline Interfaith Clergy Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Building a kinder and more just community.

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

Building a kinder and more just community.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group

Mini Bookworms

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2)

Read books and sing songs then do a simple craft or play with toys. For babies & toddlers birth through age 2.

Registration recommend. Limited walk-in availability. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read books and sing songs then do a simple craft or play with toys. For babies & toddlers birth through age 2.

Registration recommend. 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 "All Ages" group

DIY Kindness Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Join us in the Children's Program Room to celebrate Kindness Week! We'll have all the supplies you need to create your own kindness friendship bracelets.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Program Room to celebrate Kindness Week! We'll have all the supplies you need to create your own kindness friendship bracelets.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Community Navigator

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Grounds at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Farah Jafri, a Community Navigator with United Way of Greater New Haven, will have a table in the lobby. She is here to connect community members with resources related to employment, financial assistance, and other supportive services.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Farah Jafri, a Community Navigator with United Way of Greater New Haven, will have a table in the lobby. She is here to connect community members with resources related to employment, financial assistance, and other supportive services.

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

Friday, February 13, 2026 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)

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Children" group

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Children

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? 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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 "Adults" group

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our February selection is The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose. Please note that this is the second book in this series.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 February selection is The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose. Please note that this is the second book in this series.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a crafter who needs to reduce your stash of craft supplies?  Or are you looking to start a new hobby but don't want to invest a ton of money? Come to our first ever Craft Supply Swap!

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Are you a crafter who needs to reduce your stash of craft supplies?  Or are you looking to start a new hobby but don't want to invest a ton of money? Come to our first ever Craft Supply Swap!

Library Closed - President's Day

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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)

Rock out with your toddler in this 30 minute music and movement class for children ages 1-3.

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)
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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Meeting
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)

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? 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, 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 "All Ages" group

No School Movie Showing: Zootopia

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Spend the afternoon at the library & watch a movie! Bring your lunch while we watch Zootopia, rated PG.

 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Spend the afternoon at the library & watch a movie! Bring your lunch while we watch Zootopia, rated PG.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.