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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.

Toddler Tango

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Storytimes
Registration
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:

Rock out with your toddler in this 30 minute music and movement class for children ages 1-3.

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)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, 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.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us for this virtual author talk. You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creative Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Creative Loft
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Stop by our Creative Loft on Tuesday evenings for some DIY fun with your fellow adult crafters! Librarian Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to help you with the project of your choice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair-based yoga offers the same benefits as traditional yoga, like boosting strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

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
Registration
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)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (age 0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (age 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group.

Coloring Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own picture or color one in using markers, crayons or colored pencils. Ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Walk-in availability.

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

monthly meeting of Board of Directors

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decoupage Sea Shells

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

Back by popular demand! We will use paper napkins, mod podge, gold paint and seashells to create these beautiful classic pieces. Each participant will get the chance to make two medium shells and one large. All materials provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Children's Room Closing: Museum Installation in Process...

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. The Children’s Room will reopen on Monday, February 3rd.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.

Teen Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)
Games
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, 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 also b

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Mindfulness Meditation

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a six-week virtual Meditation series this winter! Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all experience stress and anxiety and are in need of taking time to relax and reflect.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Children's Room Closing: Museum Installation in Process...

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. The Children’s Room will reopen on Monday, February 3rd.

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

Join us for the first After Hours Teen Night of 2025 on Friday, January 31 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!

There will be food, prizes, and much fun to be had :)  More details to come soon.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Children's Room Closing: Museum Installation in Process...

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Schumann Children’s Room will be closed Thursday, January 30- Saturday, February 1 for the installation of Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond from the Kohl’s Children’s Museum. The Children’s Room will reopen on Monday, February 3rd.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Book Clubs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and thrillers. Our February selection is The Mother-in-law by Sally Hepworth. Join us for this in-person discussion. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Supply Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Are you a crafter who needs to reduce your stash of craft supplies?  Or are you looking to start a new hobby but don't want to invest a ton of money? Come to our first ever Craft Supply Swap!

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 & Wigglers

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Storytimes
Registration
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

Discuss topics in Great Decisions, published by the Foreign Policy Association.

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)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, 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.

Ukulele Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Music
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join our new Ukulele Club on Mondays from 11 am - 12 pm or on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Scranton Memorial Library! Whether you are a seasoned strummer or just starting out, you are welcome to participate.