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Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

feedback and support for local children's book writers and illustrators

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

feedback and support for local children's book writers and illustrators

Madison Land Conservation Trust

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly board meeting

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

monthly board meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library program (Placeholder)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

To hold the place for 2026 adult programs.

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

To hold the place for 2026 adult programs.

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

Mini Bookworms

Thursday, January 8, 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 recommended. 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 recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Paper Quilling Make-up

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Did you miss one of my paper quilling classes? Well never you fear, because this class will be the chance for you to make it up. I will have kits from my pumpkin class, coastal scene, flower and fall tree.

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

Did you miss one of my paper quilling classes? Well never you fear, because this class will be the chance for you to make it up. I will have kits from my pumpkin class, coastal scene, flower and fall tree.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Thursday, January 8, 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, January 8, 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.

Shoreline Women’s Bookclub

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bookclub

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

Bookclub

Madison Girl Scouts

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Leader Meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

Leader Meeting.

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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 10, 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 "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 12, 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 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!

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 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!

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 12, 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

Ukulele Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Guitar Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

Monday, January 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 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.

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

Kids' Ping Pong Party!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We’ve transformed our programming tables into ping pong tables. Stop by the library anytime between 5 & 7 to try your hand at ping pong. All ages welcome. Registration not required. Ping pong paddles and balls provided. Teens welcome.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We’ve transformed our programming tables into ping pong tables. Stop by the library anytime between 5 & 7 to try your hand at ping pong. All ages welcome. Registration not required. Ping pong paddles and balls provided. Teens welcome.

Lee Manor Association

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly neighborhood association meeting of Lee Manor residents

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

Monthly neighborhood association meeting of Lee Manor residents

This event is in the "Adults" group

Madison Movie Chat: "Best in Show"

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!

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

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!

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, January 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)

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.

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, January 13, 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

Tech Support with Suzie

Tuesday, January 13, 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.