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Reception - Tuesday Painters Exhibit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

exhibit reception

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

exhibit reception

Spring meditation

Spring Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, April 24, 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 spring! 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 spring! 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.

Gregg Hurwitz

Virtual Author Talk: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

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

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Tech Support with Suzie

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

The Adult Disability Community in CT: Advocacy, Resources and Legislation with SSILL

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this critically important conversation about how a partnership with parents, agencies and legislators bring positive outcomes for this challenged and often ignored community.&...

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

Join this critically important conversation about how a partnership with parents, agencies and legislators bring positive outcomes for this challenged and often ignored community. 

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, April 25, 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 April

After Hours Teen Night

Friday, April 25, 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 next After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, April 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!Details to be announced soon :)Open to grades 6-12, registration encouraged as there will...

Open
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 next After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, April 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!

Details to be announced soon :)

Open to grades 6-12, registration encouraged as there will be limited walk-in availability the day of.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, April 26, 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? 

Saturday Sleuths

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Saturday, April 26, 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 April selection is The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join us ...

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 April selection is The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.

CT Aerial Insectavores

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Identification and behavioral workshop

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

Identification and behavioral workshop

Poetry Chalk Walk

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Join our first ever Poetry Fest-Chalk Art event to celebrate National Poetry Month with the art of poetry. Madison Poet Laureate Ed Lent will host an interactive event where c...

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
Required
Event Details:

Join our first ever Poetry Fest-Chalk Art event to celebrate National Poetry Month with the art of poetry.

 

Turkish Coffee

A Turkish Coffee Tasting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this one of-a-kind program, attendees will learn all about the cultural significance of Turkish coffee while enjoying samples of this delicious beverage, along with Turkish tea ...

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

In this one of-a-kind program, attendees will learn all about the cultural significance of Turkish coffee while enjoying samples of this delicious beverage, along with Turkish tea and a variety of Turkish refreshments.

Pressed Flower Pinch Pots

Spring Take Home Crafts: Pressed Flower Pinch Pots- pick up available Mon-Thurs

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children’s Library at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Need a Mother’s Day present for someone in your life? Create a pinch pot masterpiece using dried, pressed flowers, clay, and mod podge. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime betwe...

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

Need a Mother’s Day present for someone in your life? Create a pinch pot masterpiece using dried, pressed flowers, clay, and mod podge. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 28th and Thursday, May 1st.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Monday, April 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? 

Ukulele Club

Ukulele Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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

Gardening

Master Gardener Clinic

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAI...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Event Details:

UConn Master Gardeners will hold horticultural sessions to answer questions on all topics related to gardening on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm. ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE IN SEALED CONTAINERS to prevent spread of pathogens, etc.

Guitar

Guitar Club

Monday, April 28, 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.

AAUW 4th Monday Book Group

Monday, April 28, 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

Met Opera Madison/Shoreline Opera Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The concept of the opera club is simple: we will watch each of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD broadcasts at the Madison Cinema, then come together to discuss the opera we just...

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

The concept of the opera club is simple: we will watch each of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD broadcasts at the Madison Cinema, then come together to discuss the opera we just watched.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Tuesday, April 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? 

Tech Support with Suzie

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Crafternoon

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as wil...

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

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.

Madison Bike/Walk Master Plan Public Input Session

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an open house style, drop-in, input session for the community regarding the master plan for bicycle and pedestrian accessibility in Madiso...

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

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an open house style, drop-in, input session for the community regarding the master plan for bicycle and pedestrian accessibility in Madison.

Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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: Teens, Adults
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.