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Guitar Club

Monday, February 3, 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.

iPhone Photography Collaborative

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related ...

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting, Technology Training
Event Details:

Meet with fellow iPhone photography enthusiasts to share recent discoveries, exchange techniques, get help, and explore an in-depth topic related to iPhone photography and related applications. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month.

Toddler Tango

Toddler Tango

Tuesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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? 

Sabrina Sholts

Virtual Author Talk: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the...

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

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. 

Make Your Own Birdhouse

Make Your Own Birdhouse

Tuesday, February 4, 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:

Create a home for the birds in your yard using craft supplies and recycled materials. For kids ages 5-12. Kids ages 5-8 may need a grownup helper for this project. *Registrant...

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:

Create a home for the birds in your yard using craft supplies and recycled materials. For kids ages 5-12. Kids ages 5-8 may need a grownup helper for this project. 

Social Security Presentation

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free Social Security Workshop for surrounding community

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

Free Social Security Workshop for surrounding community

Craft of the Month:

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Grounds at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 You may pick up your free grab and go kit inside the library at the first floor info desk and create it at home or bring it to the Creative Loft to craft any Tues night 6-7:3...

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

 

Craft

Creative Craft Night

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

Writing

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, February 4, 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...

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 .

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly hybrid meeting for Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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

Monthly hybrid meeting for Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Tots & Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, February 5, 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, February 5, 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? 

Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board of Directors monthly meeting

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

Board of Directors monthly meeting

The Graceful Tenor

Concert with the Graceful Tenor: Vittorio Di Carlo

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of beautiful music as we welcome Vittorio Di Carlo known as The Graceful Tenor.    This program is presented through the generosity of an anonym...

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

Join us for a night of beautiful music as we welcome Vittorio Di Carlo known as The Graceful Tenor. 

 

Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Thursday, February 6, 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

Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat Story & Craft

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Enjoy the story Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by James Dean followed by an accompanying craft. For ages 3 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availabilit...

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, Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the story Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by James Dean followed by an accompanying craft. For ages 3 and up. 

Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.

open mic night

Open Mic Night

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a new program run by Madison’s Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Poets, singers, musicians and comedians welcome. Sign-ups begin at 5:45. First...

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

Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a new program run by Madison’s Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Poets, singers, musicians and comedians welcome. Sign-ups begin at 5:45. First 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot!

Shoreline Women’s Bookclub

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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

Winter meditation

Winter Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday, February 6, 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.

Dino Storytime

Dino Storytime

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Event Details:

Listen to dinosaur books read aloud, sing dinosaur songs and then do a dinosaur themed craft at the end. For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availabil...

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, Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Listen to dinosaur books read aloud, sing dinosaur songs and then do a dinosaur themed craft at the end. For ages 2 and up. 

Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, February 7, 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.

It Ends With Us

Friday Movie Matinee: It Ends With Us (rated PG-13)

Friday, February 7, 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 It Ends With Us (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 It Ends With Us (rated PG-13). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.