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Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, January 28, 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? 

Seth Fishman

Virtual Author Talk: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent-A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this virtual author talk. You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Get an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of...

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

Join us for this virtual author talk. You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

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. 

Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, f...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Tots & Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, January 29, 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.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Wednesday, January 29, 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? 

Coloring Club

Coloring Club

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Make your own picture or color one in using markers, crayons or colored pencils. Ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Walk-in availability.

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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Required
Event Details:

Make your own picture or color one in using markers, crayons or colored pencils. Ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Walk-in availability.

The Madison Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting of Board of Directors

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

monthly meeting of Board of Directors

Seashells

Decoupage Sea Shells

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! We will use paper napkins, mod podge, gold paint and seashells to create these beautiful classic pieces. Each participant will get the chance to make two me...

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

Back by popular demand! We will use paper napkins, mod podge, gold paint and seashells to create these beautiful classic pieces. Each participant will get the chance to make two medium shells and one large. All materials provided.

Nature Cat

Children's Room Closing: Museum Installation in Process...

All Day
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. Th...

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

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. The Children’s Room will reopen on Monday, February 3rd.

Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Thursday, January 30, 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

Winter meditation

Winter Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a six-week virtual Meditation series this winter! Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all experience stress and anxiety and are in...

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

Join us for a six-week virtual Meditation series this winter! Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all experience stress and anxiety and are in need of taking time to relax and reflect.

Nature Cat

Children's Room Closing: Museum Installation in Process...

All Day
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. Th...

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

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. The Children’s Room will reopen on Monday, February 3rd.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, January 31, 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.

AATN January

After Hours Teen Night

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Join us for the first After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, January 31 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!There will be food, prizes, and much fun to be had :)  More details to come soon....

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Required
Event Details:

Join us for the first After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, January 31 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!

There will be food, prizes, and much fun to be had :)  More details to come soon.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Nature Cat

Children's Room Closing: Museum Installation in Process...

All Day
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. Th...

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

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. The Children’s Room will reopen on Monday, February 3rd.

Saturday Sleuths

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lifelong Learning 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 February selection is The Mother-in-law by Sally Hepworth. Jo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning 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 February selection is The Mother-in-law by Sally Hepworth. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.

Craft Supply Swap

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
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 Cr...

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!

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, February 3, 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 Discussion Group

Monday, February 3, 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, February 3, 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, February 3, 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.