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Cool-ology: Cranberry Craze

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
STEAM
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the world of cranberries with "Cranberry Craze," an exciting STEAM class designed for children ages 6-10.

RESCHEDULED Art with Kristin: Rainbow Paintbrushes

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

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month create a colorful rainbow paintbrush.

This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8.

Library Closes at 5 pm

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

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving.

DIY Fake Snow

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Registration
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
Registration 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.

Open Art Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint, draw, color or sculpt! For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability.

Homeschool Hangout

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Meeting
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: Meeting
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Join hangout at the library- meet fellow homeschoolers and share resources, ideas, and stories! Need help finding books and resources? Give us a call anytime to let us know at 203.245.8722. 

 

Art with Kristin: Winter Mittens

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

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! This month create a patterned collage of some cozy winter mittens.

This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8.

Holiday Helper Hangout

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens
Games
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all parents! Need some time to get your holiday shopping done? Drop your kids (grades K-5) off at the library during the Chamber of Commerce's Sip, Shop & Stroll event on December 12th. 

Art with Kristin: Snow Owls

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
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, make a pair of adorable snow owls on canvas. This program is for older elementary and middle school aged kids ages 8-12. Registration required.

Make Your Own Snow Globe

4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
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. 

DIY Sock Snowmen

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
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:

Calling all crafters! Join us at the library as we create sock snowmen. This is a great gift idea, just in time for the holidays! What kind of snowman will you create? For ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

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

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
Registration
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.

Library Closes at 5 pm.

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

Magic Melting Snowballs

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration 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.

Art with Kristin

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
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! Project TBD. This program is for older elementary and middle school aged kids ages 8-12. Registration required.

Art with Kristin

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

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! Project TBD. 

This program is for younger elementary school aged kids ages 5-8.

Chalk Pastel Galaxy Art

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