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Crafts with Natalie: Bow Making Drop-in Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Loft at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the Creative Loft to learn how to make large, fancy bows perfect for the holidays!

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Event Details:

Join us in the Creative Loft to learn how to make large, fancy bows perfect for the holidays!

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Quiet Place to Write

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 .

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration 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 .

This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

Festive Graham Cracker Houses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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)

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.

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shoreline World Travelers Collaborative

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Have you taken a trip in the past few years that was just wonderful and you want to share it with others? Are you looking to take a trip and want some tips and info from someone who has recently gone?

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

Have you taken a trip in the past few years that was just wonderful and you want to share it with others? Are you looking to take a trip and want some tips and info from someone who has recently gone?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 .

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration 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 .

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

Wrap Party!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Do you have presents to wrap this holiday season? Then join us at our Wrap Party! Listen to some music, have some snacks, and wrap any presents you may have. All wrapping supplies will be provided, limit of 5 presents per person. 

Open
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, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have presents to wrap this holiday season? Then join us at our Wrap Party! Listen to some music, have some snacks, and wrap any presents you may have. All wrapping supplies will be provided, limit of 5 presents per person. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

Make Your Own Snow Globe: Session 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)

Come to the Library to create your own winter wonderland in a jar! All supplies will be provided. 

For kids ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

Upcoming
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:

Come to the Library to create your own winter wonderland in a jar! All supplies will be provided. 

For kids ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Time Out For Poetry

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this monthly meeting where we take time out for poetry on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-2pm. Please bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud.

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

Join us for this monthly meeting where we take time out for poetry on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-2pm. Please bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Johnson Community Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

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

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 .

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration 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 .

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

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

Library Closed - Christmas Day

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

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 .

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration 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 .

Library Closes at 5 pm.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Scranton Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group

Kid's Haiku Workshop

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children’s Program Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Children

Join us for this poetry workshop for kids. Ed Lent, Madison's Poet Laureate will lead this program where participants will learn how to write Haiku's for Kindness Week. Your Haiku can be turned into a bookmark! 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for this poetry workshop for kids. Ed Lent, Madison's Poet Laureate will lead this program where participants will learn how to write Haiku's for Kindness Week. Your Haiku can be turned into a bookmark! 

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

Haiku Workshop with Ed Lent

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for this poetry workshop for teens and adults. Ed Lent, Madison's Poet Laureate will lead this program where participants will learn how to write Haiku's for Kindness Week.

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

Join us for this poetry workshop for teens and adults. Ed Lent, Madison's Poet Laureate will lead this program where participants will learn how to write Haiku's for Kindness Week.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Conference Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 .

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration 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 .

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

A Quiet Place to Write

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lifelong Learning Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to write but home interruptions steal all your best intentions? Join us for a new program where likeminded writers can gather together and write in peace and quiet. Give yourself the time and space to hear yourself think.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask-A-Lawyer Meeting Space

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East River Reading Room at Scranton Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered. 

Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

This space is reserved for the lawyer to meet individually with those registered.