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Men's Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting

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

monthly meeting

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.

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

Brantwood Homeowner's Association Annual Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Meeting

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

Annual Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, January 21, 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 .

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

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, January 22, 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.

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, January 22, 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? 

Intrepids Book Group

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

book discussion

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

book discussion

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Trivia Nights are back!! We have partnered with Comomango to offer a monthly trivia night. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 52 Wall Street for a little friendly competit...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Trivia Nights are back!! We have partnered with Comomango to offer a monthly trivia night. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 52 Wall Street for a little friendly competition. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this virtual author talk with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationalit...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us for this virtual author talk with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Birthday Cards

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Johnson Community Room 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.

Teen Game Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)
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 &...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Seed Starting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to begin seeds in the winter for spring planting. Use those provided at the Seed Library Kiosk at the checkout desk or bring your own. P...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Required
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to begin seeds in the winter for spring planting. Use those provided at the Seed Library Kiosk at the checkout desk or bring your own. Please bring a non-opaque milk jug.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, January 24, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Fall Guy (rated PG-13)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This week we will be showing The Fall Guy (rated PG-13). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

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

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This week we will be showing The Fall Guy (rated PG-13). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

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

Saturday, January 25, 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? 

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.

Elephant and Piggie Party

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Do you love Elephant & Piggie? Join us as we celebrate our favorite characters! We will read We Are In A Book, followed by themed crafts and activities. For ages 3 and up. Regi...

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

Do you love Elephant & Piggie? Join us as we celebrate our favorite characters! We will read We Are In A Book, followed by themed crafts and activities. For ages 3 and up. Registration required.

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.

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, January 27, 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.

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

Monday, January 27, 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? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Club

Monday, January 27, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guitar Club

Monday, January 27, 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.

4th monday aauw book group

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

book discussion

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

book discussion

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Madison Movie Chat: "Swimming with Men"

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion! Before each session, we'll announce a new film choice from Kanopy, a free streaming service accessible with your library ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Movies
Required
Event Details:

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!