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Holiday Decor Swap Dropoff

11/29/2025 @ 9:30am–12/05/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Are you looking to change out your holiday decor but don't want to spend money? Come to our first-ever Holiday Decor Swap!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Santa visits the steps of the Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Santa is coming to town and will visit with children on the steps of Scranton Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Decor Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Would you like to spruce up your holiday décor without spending any money? Do you have holiday decorations in great condition that you no longer need? Let’s 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
This event is in the "Elementary (grades K-3)" group
This event is in the "Intermediate (grades 4-5)" group

Winter Sensory Playtime

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY
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: Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the winter through hands on activities that engage your sense of touch, sight, smell and sound. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration required. 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Lifelong Learning Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ask-A-Lawyer clinics provide members of the public with FREE general legal information on topics of concern and are open to the public once a month at area libraries.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Martha

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for yoga with Martha! Martha already teaches chair yoga here and now we are adding in a regular yoga session each month. Please bring your mat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Johnson Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for A Novel Pairing: An Exclusive Event for Book Lovers at Scranton Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Farah Jafri, a Community Navigator with United Way of Greater New Haven, will have a table in the lobby. She is here to connect community members with resources related to employment, financial assistance, and other supportive services.

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

Library Laser Tag vs. Guilford Free Library

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Other
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Guilford Free Library is opening its doors after hours for an ultimate game of laser tag versus Scranton Memorial Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Madison Movie Chat: "Funny Ha Ha"

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Movies
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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

Wrap Party!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Other, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Open
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, Arts & Crafts/DIY, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have presents to wrap this holiday season? Then join us at our Wrap Party! Listen to some music, have some snacks, and wrap any presents you may have. All wrapping supplies will be provided, limit of 5 presents per person. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Notary Services

4:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Info Desk
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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
Branches:
Scranton Library, Off Site
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 "Adults" group

Scranton Writers' Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other, Workshops
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: North Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Scranton Writer's Club is back! Are you interested in writing but don’t know where to begin? Join our writers’ club to get yourself started! This club will be led by Jaret Ostop, in honor of Christopher Jennings Penders .

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 "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?