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Tots & Tales

Tots & Tales

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies (age 0-2)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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

Itty Bitty Meetup

Wednesday, May 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? 

Women's Club of Madison - Meals on Wheels

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Crafting tray favors for Meals on Wheels.

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

Crafting tray favors for Meals on Wheels.

Intrepids Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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

“A salon où l’on cause” French Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for an opportunity to speak French in a relaxed environment? Then join us for our first “A salon où l’on cause” French Conversation Group!

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Looking for an opportunity to speak French in a relaxed environment? Then join us for our first “A salon où l’on cause” French Conversation Group!

Tech Support with Suzie

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

All About Axolotls!

All About Axolotls!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Love axolotls? Stop by the Children’s Room to learn about axolotls with the Amphibian Reptile Center! 

For ages 5 and up. 

Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love axolotls? Stop by the Children’s Room to learn about axolotls with the Amphibian Reptile Center! 

For ages 5 and up. 

Registration required. 

Candidly Chris: The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our third Candidly Chris event. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of the Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book.

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

Join us for our third Candidly Chris event. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of the Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book.

Madison ABC Program

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly BOD meeting

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

Monthly BOD meeting

Tech Support with Suzie

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Community Navigator

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Game Club

Teen Game Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)

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 a

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), 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 a

Art with Kristin Workshop Series

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

Members Only - Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Admission to tonight's book sale is for members of the Scranton Library Friends only.

(Can become a member at the door; an individual membership is just $15, family membership is $35, friend is $50 and best friend is $100)

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Admission to tonight's book sale is for members of the Scranton Library Friends only.

(Can become a member at the door; an individual membership is just $15, family membership is $35, friend is $50 and best friend is $100)

Storytime Sprouts

Storytime Sprouts

Friday, May 15, 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! 

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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.

Tech Support with Suzie

Friday, May 15, 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.

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

The Scranton Library Friends used book sale.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Scranton Library Friends used book sale.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

Friday, May 15, 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.

Time Out for Poetry

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To read aloud and discuss published poetry.

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

To read aloud and discuss published poetry.

Itty Bitty Meetup

Itty Bitty Meetup

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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? 

Scranton Library Friends Book Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

The Scranton Library Friends used book sale.

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Scranton Library Friends used book sale.

Tween Afternoon

Tween Afternoon

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Age Group:
Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Spring Take Home Craft: Colorful Birds

Spring Take Home Crafts: Colorful Birds- pick up available Mon-Fri

Monday, May 18, 2026 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)

Make a cute and colorful bird using a paper plate, googly eyes, tissue paper and feathers. For ages 5+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 18th & Friday, May 22nd .

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cute and colorful bird using a paper plate, googly eyes, tissue paper and feathers. For ages 5+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 18th & Friday, May 22nd .

Walkers & Wigglers

Walkers & Wigglers

Monday, May 18, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

Due to the age of program participants parent/guardian attendance is required.