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LEGO-mania for Teens!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

As exams are wrapping up at DHHS, middle and high schoolers can drop by the Teen Room to decompress with some Legos! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.

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

As exams are wrapping up at DHHS, middle and high schoolers can drop by the Teen Room to decompress with some Legos! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.

Library Closes at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Scranton Library, Off Site

Closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving.

DIY Fake Snow

DIY Fake Snow

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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:

It’s snowing indoors! Come in from the cold as we create fake snow. We promise that it won’t melt! Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided. For ages 5 and up. Registration require...

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:

It’s snowing indoors! Come in from the cold as we create fake snow. We promise that it won’t melt! Dress for a mess. Artist aprons provided. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site
Graham Cracker Houses

Festive Graham Cracker Houses

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

EACH REGISTRATION IS EQUAL TO ONE HOUSE. PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILDREN UP SEPARATELY IF YOU'D LIKE THEM EACH TO HAVE A HOUSE. SPACE IS LIMITED. We ask that participants arrive wit...

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

EACH REGISTRATION IS EQUAL TO ONE HOUSE. PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILDREN UP SEPARATELY IF YOU'D LIKE THEM EACH TO HAVE A HOUSE. SPACE IS LIMITED. We ask that participants arrive within 15 minutes of the program start.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Library Closes at 5 pm.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Magic Melting Snowballs

Magic Melting Snowballs

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Create your own melting, snowy mess! First we’ll make some fake snow. Fill your snowballs with glitter and sequins, freeze briefly, and then make them melt with vinegar. This progr...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Create your own melting, snowy mess! First we’ll make some fake snow. Fill your snowballs with glitter and sequins, freeze briefly, and then make them melt with vinegar. This program is for ages 5-10.

Chalk Pastel Galaxy

Chalk Pastel Galaxy Art

Monday, January 13, 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:

Join us at the library as we create galaxy art using chalk pastels. Blend the colors together for a colorful galaxy that is out of this world!  For kids ages 6 and up. Re...

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:

Join us at the library as we create galaxy art using chalk pastels. Blend the colors together for a colorful galaxy that is out of this world!  For kids ages 6 and up. Registration required. 

Heart Pillows

No Sew Heart Pillows

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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 cute, no-sew heart pillow using fleece fabric and polyfil. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day decoration! For kids ages 7-12. Registration required. Participants must...

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
Event Details:

Create a cute, no-sew heart pillow using fleece fabric and polyfil. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day decoration! For kids ages 7-12. 

Registration required. 

Make Your Own Pizza

Make Your Own Pizza

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Event Details:

Everything you wanted to know about making your own pizza, from the dough to the sauce to the toppings, to the plate in just two hours! Join Mr. Matt as we explore the world’s favo...

Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Everything you wanted to know about making your own pizza, from the dough to the sauce to the toppings, to the plate in just two hours! Join Mr. Matt as we explore the world’s favorite food and make some fabulous pies for ourselves.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Parent attendance required

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

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. 

Library Closed - President's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Juneteenth

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

HOLD -Summer @Scranton Block Party

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Scranton Library

Library and parking lot closing for Summer @Scranton Block Party set-up. Please note that cars left in the parking lot after 3pm will be subject to towing.

Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library
Description:

Library and parking lot closing for Summer @Scranton Block Party set-up. Please note that cars left in the parking lot after 3pm will be subject to towing.

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Veteran's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closes at 5 pm.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
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Scranton Library, Off Site