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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.

LEGO-mania for Teens!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
STEAM
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

As exams are wrapping up at DHHS, middle and high schoolers can drop by the Teen Room to decompress with some Legos! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.

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.

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.

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.

Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group.

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
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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

HOLD -Summer @Scranton Block Party

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Closing
Branches:
Scranton Library
Description:

Library and parking lot closing for Summer @Scranton Block Party set-up. Please note that cars left in the parking lot after 3pm will be subject to towing.

Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site

Library Closes at 5 pm.

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