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This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

The Young Artist Workshop Series

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:

In this engaging 4-part art series, kids will dive into exciting, multi-day projects that allow for deeper creativity, more detail, and a real sense of accomplishment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Club

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Looking for a fun relaxing environment to craft in? Do you knit, crochet, spin wool or hook rugs? Well look no further! The Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday in the Creative Loft from 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

This event is in the "Children" group
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

Spring Take Home Crafts: Rainbow Paper Spinner- 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:

Splash into April with a rainy-day craft. Create a colorful rainbow spinner with colored paper and dowel. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 6th & Friday, April 10th. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group

Art with Kristin: Silly Owl Painting

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 you’ll paint a silly little owl! 

For ages 5-8. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Craft Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Drop in the Creative Loft for crafting time. Bring your own project or play around with the supplies and gadgets that we have in the library. Craft savvy librarian Natalie will be on hand for inspiration and help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft of the Month Kit: Hanging Birds Nest Terrarium

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's Spring! In this month's craft kit you will receive supplies and instructions to create a sweet miniature hanging terrarium that  features a faux bird, bird's nest, and eggs.

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

Art with Kristin: Crab 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 crab walking across the beach! 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group

Mini Bookworms

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read books and sing songs then do a simple craft or play with toys. For babies & toddlers birth through age 2.

Registration recommend. Limited walk-in availability. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

4:30pm–5:30pm
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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Club

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Looking for a fun relaxing environment to craft in? Do you knit, crochet, spin wool or hook rugs? Well look no further! The Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday in the Creative Loft from 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

This event is in the "Children" group
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

Spring Take Home Crafts: Craft Stick Superheroes- 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 superhero using a craft stick, paper, markers and glue. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 13th and Friday, April 17th. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group

No School Crafts

11:00am–1:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library on your day off to see what crafts the Children’s Room has to offer. Make a friendship bracelet, draw a picture, or try one of our craft kits! While supplies last.

For all ages. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Collaborative Round-Robin Group Sketching Activity with Mocktails

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Natalie in the Creative Loft for a special activity in honor of World Art Day! No experience necessary and you do not have to be good at sketching/drawing.
This event is in the "Children" group

Kid's Crafternoon!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library on your day off to see what crafts the Children’s Room has to offer. This is an open craft afternoon to hang out with friends and create colorful and unique things! While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Club

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Looking for a fun relaxing environment to craft in? Do you knit, crochet, spin wool or hook rugs? Well look no further! The Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday in the Creative Loft from 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

This event is in the "Children" group
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

Spring Take Home Crafts: Egg Carton Goldfish- 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:

Create your very own goldfish friend using egg cartons, tissue paper, pompoms, and pipe cleaner. Pick up your bag to bring home anytime between Monday, April 20th, and Friday, April 24th. 

This event is in the "Children" group
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

Imagination Studio with Miss Tessa: Flying Dragon Wands

4:30pm–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:

Decorate a magnificent dragon wand and make it soar! For ages 4-8. 

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Craft Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Drop in the Creative Loft for crafting time. Bring your own project or play around with the supplies and gadgets that we have in the library. Craft savvy librarian Natalie will be on hand for inspiration and help.

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

Go Green for Earth Day

4:15pm–5:00pm
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 Mr. Neil and create some eco-friendly crafts while learning about ways to help the environment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00 to 7:30pm in the Johnson Community Room the forth Wednesday evening of each month.

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

The Young Artist Workshop Series- Round 2!

4:30pm–5:30pm
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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Club

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Looking for a fun relaxing environment to craft in? Do you knit, crochet, spin wool or hook rugs? Well look no further! The Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday in the Creative Loft from 10:30-1:30. Drop-in for the whole time or just a few minutes.

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

After Hours Teen Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Second After Hours Teen Night of 2026!

Details to be announced soon :)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint Along with Natalie: Spring Cherry Blossom Branch

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Natalie to paint (stencil or freehand) a beautiful Cherry Blossom branch in bloom for Spring! This is a step-by-step instructor led class painting on canvas. All supplies are included.