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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.

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. 

 

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.

No Shelf Control: A Book Club for Tweens!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month is The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.  

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

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.

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. 

No Shelf Control: A Book Club for Tweens!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for our Tween bookclub! Book for the month is The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket. Please give us a call at 203.245.8722 to RSVP! 

No Sew Heart Pillows

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

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
STEAM, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops
Registration 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

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:

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.