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Winter Sensory Playtime

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration 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), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the winter through hands on activities that engage your sense of touch, sight, smell and sound. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration required. 

 

 

Art with Kristin: Abstract Sports Silhouette

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, 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: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class, you’ll create an optical illusion abstract design around your favorite sport activity. 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Festive Graham Cracker Houses

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM, Workshops
Open
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.

Wrap Party!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
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. 

Make Your Own Snow Globe

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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
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. 

Make Your Own Snow Globe: Session 2

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
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. 

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closes at 5 pm.

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Imagination Station with Miss Tessa: Honduran White Bats

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create adorable Honduran White Bats out of pom poms. Then, make a green leaf shelter for them to sleep under! For kids ages 6 and up.

Registration required. 

Art with Kristin: Cardinals & Birch Tree Collage

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month you’ll create a cardinal and birch tree collage! 

For ages 5-8. Registration required. 

PJ Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration 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), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find your finest pajamas and get comfy for this cozy storytime. We will sing songs, read stories and have some snacks for this winter storytime special! 

For all ages!

Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Art with Kristin: Penguin on Canvas

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month you’ll create a fuzzy penguin on canvas! 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

National Lego Day!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, STEAM, Workshops
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, STEAM, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Lego Day at the library. We will have free play; theme builds and will be using the Lego Play app to make stop motion videos. The only limit is your imagination. 

Story & Craft: Goodnight, Bruce

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration 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), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the story, Goodnight, Bruce!  by Ryan Higgins followed by an accompanying craft. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

Imagination Station with Miss Tessa: Critter Family Tree

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tessa each month for a new animal themed craft! Make a magical critter-themed family tree to frame and hang on your wall! 

For ages 6+. Registration required.

 

 

Super Bowl Craft Party!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready for some football? Let's make some crafts to help cheer your teams on for the big game on Sunday! 

For ages 5 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

Art with Kristin: Van Gogh Watercolors

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration 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, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class paint a beautiful watercolor inspired by Van Gogh.

Art with Kristin: Flamingo Canvas

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class, paint a tropical flamingo on canvas.

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Winter Olympics Celebration

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
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: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 2026 Olympics are here, and we're here to help you take home the gold! Come and learn about the winter games while you play some games and make some crafts to celebrate this international event.