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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

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Storytimes
Open
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

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

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Other, Meeting
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

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Technology Training
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 "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

How to Draw Ocean Cartoons

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air and warmer weather is on the way! Learn how to draw some fun ocean cartoon animals with professional cartoonist - Bill Hernandez. 

For ages 7-11. Registration required. 

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

Creative Craft Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Drop in the Creative Loft for crafting time. Bring your own project or play around with the supplies and gadgets that we have in the library. Craft savvy librarian Natalie will be on hand for inspiration and help.

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

To share information and spring season schedule for the shoreline spartans youth rugby club. An opportunity for parents to meet the coaches and ask questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Full
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 "Babies (age 0-2)" group

Tots & Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Storytimes
Open
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.

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

These Yale scientists will explore the timescales of life and the universe, from how stars and planets form to how compost degrades.  Learn more about the cycles of the death and rebirth of stars in the same way our own food waste

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

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Other, Meeting
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
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Technology Training
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 6-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our first Dungeon's and Dragons campaign at the library!

Open to grades 7-12, registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00 to 7:30pm in the Johnson Community Room the forth Wednesday evening of each month.

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

Book Group Meeting

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

All About Trains!

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Other, Lectures
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Other, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choo Choo! All aboard! Join us at the library as we learn all about trains. Learn about train safety, navigating the train system and more! 

For all ages, registration required. 

George Flynn Concerts

12:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Technology Training
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 6-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group

Teen Game Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Games
Cancelled
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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Notary Services

4:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Library offers some Notary Public services - please call 203-245-7365 for an appointment. 

For more information, including a link to our Notary Policy, visit our website at 

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

The Young Artist Workshop Series

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Full
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:

In this engaging 4-part art series, kids will dive into exciting, multi-day projects that allow for deeper creativity, more detail, and a real sense of accomplishment.

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

Meeting as a team to prepare for the season.

Shoreline Opera Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Shoreline Opera Club, open to all, is a group of people who get together and discuss opera, particularly the Met in HD broadcasts.