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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

Teen Crafternoon

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

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.

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:

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

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: Penguin on Canvas

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Waitlist
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 create a fuzzy penguin on canvas! 

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

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 "Teens" group

Tween Afternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun packed time at the library. We will have video games, crafts and snacks! 

For grades 4 and up. Registration recommended. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergy warning

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

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 Crafternoon

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

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.

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:

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

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 "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

Story & Craft: Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies (age 0-2), Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3), Intermediate (grades 4-5)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Upcoming
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: Arts & Crafts/DIY, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the story, Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess by Anna Dewdney followed by an accompanying craft. 

For ages 2 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

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

Teen Crafternoon

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

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.

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

Imagination Studio with Miss Tessa: Critter Family Tree

4:30pm–5:15pm
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 Miss Tessa each month for a new animal themed craft! Make a magical critter-themed family tree to frame and hang on your wall! 

For ages 6+. 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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft of the Month Kit: Heart String Art

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:

 

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

Super Bowl Craft Party!

4:00pm–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:

Are you ready for some football? Let's make some crafts to help cheer your teams on for the big game on Sunday! 

For ages 5 and up. Registration recommended. Limited walk-in availability. 

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

Art with Kristin: Van Gogh Watercolors

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (age 3-5), Elementary (grades K-3)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new art project every month with Kristin Cafferty! In this class paint a beautiful watercolor inspired by Van Gogh.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Supply Swap Drop-off

02/06/2026 @ 9:30am–02/13/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Info Desk
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 second Craft Supply Swap!

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

Teen Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Cancelled
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room Tuesdays after school to decompress from the day with some arts & crafts!  Different craft supplies will be available (like our button maker), as will our video games.

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 Crafternoon (Haiku Bookmarks for Kindness Week!)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scranton Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens can celebrate Madison’s Kindness Week by helping make bookmarks with haikus from local teens on them to be available throughout the library. Grades 7-12, registration encouraged

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: Flamingo 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! In this class, paint a tropical flamingo on canvas.

For ages 8-12. Registration required. 

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

Creative Craft Night: Kindness Rocks!

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:

Stop by our Creative Loft for this special project. Have some DIY fun with your fellow adult crafters! Natalie Fleischer will be on hand to help you with painting these kindness rocks to be put out into the community.

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

Winter Olympics Celebration

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

The 2026 Olympics are here, and we're here to help you take home the gold! Come and learn about the winter games while you play some games and make some crafts to celebrate this international event. 

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

Madison Kindness Week: Card Angels Pop-up Meeting

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

In honor of Madison Kindness Week, the Card Angels are coming to Scranton! Who are the Card Angels? Our community group makes homemade cards with happy messages that go to cancer treatment centers and nursing homes to cheer patients up.