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Spring Take Home Crafts: Movin' Groovin' Water Bears- pick up available Mon-Fri

9:30am–10:30am
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever heard of a tardigrade? They're one of the smallest living organisms on Earth. You'll be making one out of paper and paper fasteners!  Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 27th, and Friday, May 1st.

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

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:

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

All About Trains!

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Lectures
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: 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. 

Spring Take Home Crafts: Squiggly Squids- pick up available Mon-Fri

9:30am–10:30am
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 Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a squiggly squid with googly eyes and streamer tentacles! For ages 3+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 4th & Thursday, May 7th .

Limited supplies will be available. Registration required.

Art with Kristin

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! Project is TBD.

For ages 5-8. Registration required. 

*Registrants must arrive within 15 minutes of the program start in order to complete the project. 

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

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:

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

Spring Take Home Crafts: Paper Towel Dachshunds- pick up available Mon-Fri

9:30am–10:30am
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 Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own dachshund using paper towel rolls and cardstock. For ages 4+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 11th & Friday, May 15th .

Limited supplies will be available. Registration required.

All About Axolotls!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Lectures
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, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love axolotls? Stop by the Children’s Room to learn about axolotls with the Amphibian Reptile Center! 

For ages 5 and up. 

Registration required. 

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

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:

This series will be exactly the same as the March session, please only register for one series to allow other budding artists to participate.

Tween Afternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Spring Take Home Crafts: Colorful Birds- pick up available Mon-Fri

9:30am–10:30am
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 Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cute and colorful bird using a paper plate, googly eyes, tissue paper and feathers. For ages 5+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, May 18th & Friday, May 22nd .

All About ASL for Teens & Tweens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5), Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sign, but just never had the chance?

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Spring Take Home Craft: DIY Seed Starter Kits-pick up Tue-Fri

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
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, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome fellow gardeners! Begin to create your very own garden with seed starter kits and watch them grow! Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Tuesday, May 26th and Friday, May 29th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

Art with Kristin

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! Project for this month is TBD.

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Spring Take Home Crafts: Pipe Cleaner Dragonfly- pick up available Mon-Fri

9:30am–10:30am
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 Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a colorful dragonfly using pipe cleaners! For ages 5+. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, June 1st & Friday, June 5th. 

Registration recommended. While supplies last. 

All About Whales!

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

The Mystic Seaport Museum is coming to Scranton! Join us as we learn all about whales. Learn about what they eat to how blubber works!

Tween Afternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

Library Closed - Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Dinosaur Rocks!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Lectures
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: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the summer with Dinosaurs Rock! Join us as we explore all there is to know about dinosaurs and get the chance to see fossils! 

Art with Kristin: Whale 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 paint a whale swimming through the ocean on canvas! 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Summer Drop Off Program Week One: 9-12 Year Olds

12:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Old Post Office at Scranton Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Drop Off Program Week One: 9-12 year olds

 

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