Saturday, August 16, 10:00 p.m.

Summary: Hidden deep in eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop serves an unusual clientele. Women throughout the city speak in hushed tones about a mysterious figure named Nella, who sells well-disguised poisons intended for use against the oppressive men in their lives. However, the apothecary’s future is put at risk when her newest patron, a clever twelve-year-old girl, makes a fatal mistake, triggering a series of consequences that reverberate through the centuries.

Meanwhile, in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell finds herself alone on what would have been her tenth wedding anniversary, grappling with her demons. When she stumbles upon a clue related to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life becomes intertwined with that of the apothecary in a stunning twist of fate, with dire consequences for everyone involved.

Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a self-defense class led by Frank Shekosky, a martial arts instructor with over 30 years of experience. This class will provide you with protective tips to avoid confrontations, as well as essential self-defense techniques for situations where conflict cannot be avoided. No previous experience is required. Please dress comfortably.

Class objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to perform the following techniques:

1. Hand strikes: palm heel strikes, hammer fists, claws, and eye jabs

2. Kicks: front kick, sidekick, and back kick

3. Self-defense techniques for wrist grabs, front chokes, chokes from behind, and bear hugs

Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m.

A spy drama centering on legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife, Kathryn. When Kathryn is suspected of betraying their country, George faces the ultimate test: loyalty to his marriage or his nation.

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this film features Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Gustaf Skarsgård, Tom Burke, Marisa Abela, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan. USA, 2025. MPAA rating: R. Runtime: 94 minutes.

Thursday, July 31, 2:00 p.m.

About the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine. She graduated from Yale University and Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Anand has trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

June 23–August 18

It’s Summer @ Scranton for all patrons ages 18+! Challenge yourself to complete as many items on your bingo card as you can to participate in our Summer Prize Drawing. Just pick up a Bingo Card at the library starting on June 23rd, complete five tasks in any row, and return it to us by 4:00 p.m. on August 18th to enter the drawing. Each person who completes five tasks in a row on their Bingo card will receive a book lover’s pen, reading list bookmark, and library-themed notebook. They will also be entered into our Summer Prize Drawing on August 18th. Three lucky winners will receive a prize!

Free seed packets of various native plants are now available at the Library! Local UCONN Master Gardeners have prepared packets of at least a dozen varieties. The packets are in a rack at the Borrowing desk, along with instructions on stratifying and planting the seeds.  A demonstration on seed starting will be held on January 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Room.