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

Tots & Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime for babies and toddlers of all abilities. Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

For babies and toddlers ages birth-2.

Registration recommended. 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 "Babies (age 0-2)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group

Itty Bitty Meetup

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Other, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Other, Meeting
Event Details:

Do you want to make connections with other parents and caregivers in your community? Go somewhere where your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can make new friends? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Photo Beginner Workshop

3:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Workshops
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed to help you make the most out of your iPhone camera. This 4 week class with 90 min sessions is presented in an easy to follow, step by step format with a detailed handout covering each session.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Technology Training
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Spring Cards

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

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, ink-blending and stamps to make three Spring/Easter themed cards. No card making experience needed. All materials provided. Registration required.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

feedback and support for local children's book writers and illustrators

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly board meeting

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group

Madison 200: Stretchy Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Madison is turning 200! Did you know that one of the marketers of Silly Putty lived in Madison? Celebrate Madison's birthday with a little history, songs and of course a story! 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Spring Cards

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

In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, ink-blending and stamps to make three Spring/Easter themed cards. No card making experience needed. All materials provided. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Technology Training
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

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

Teen Game Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Games
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club!  Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, etc.) to our video games (Switch, PS4 & Xbox One) will be available to play.  Feel free to a

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

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:

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

Open Mic Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Music, Performances
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a new program run by Madison’s Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Poets, singers, musicians and comedians welcome. Sign-ups begin at 5:45. First 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bookclub

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group

Storytime Sprouts

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your budding bookworm to our sprout-tacular storytime! This storytime is best for kids who are 1 to 4 years old. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities! 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Support with Suzie

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Technology Training
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: East River Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Need help with your personal device or software? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Library staff member Suzie is here to offer assistance. Call for for a tech appointment.

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 "Adults" group

Friday Movie Matinee: TBD

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Movies
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Friday Movie Matinee. This week we will be showing (film TBD). Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.

This event is in the "Children" group

Itty Bitty Meetup

9:30am–10:30am
Children
Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Do you want to make connections with other parents and caregivers in your community? Go somewhere where your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can make new friends? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Notary Services

9:30am–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Announcement
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Library offers some Notary Public services - please call 203-245-7365 for an appointment. 

For more information, including a link to our Notary Policy, visit our website at 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

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!

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 "Babies (age 0-2)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group

Walkers & Wiggles

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Storytimes
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime for toddlers who are moving and grooving! This storytime is best for kids who are either 2 and up or are walking independently.

Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent attendance required

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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Purpose of Meeting

Discussion of topics in Great Decisions, published by the Foreign Policy Association