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Danger Club: Crazy Crayons

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Danger Club: Crazy Crayons

What do you do with old, broken crayons? Take the paper off, break them up even more, and melt them into crazy molds to make new crayons! Is it  chemical reaction or physical? We provide the crayons, you make and...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Oceans of Possibilities

Using our imaginations, we will explore the depths of the oceans through songs interactive, activities, and a musical story about bullying. Music Play Patrol introduces children to the world of music, one song and activity at a time! This program...
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launch Party

Join the staff members of  the Lackawanna County Library System libraries to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lackawanna County. Featuring the Scranton Cultural Center's Youth Theater Program performing songs from the Wizard of Oz  PLUS stories,...
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PA One Book: Saturday by Oge Mora

In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong–ruining storytime, salon time, picnic time, and the puppet show they’d...
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Novel Thoughts: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Designed to engage children in grades 3-6, Novel Thoughts introduces a variety of literature and involves children in activities that coincide with each session provided. We carefully select from classic stories, fables, popular series, graphic novels, and comics. Children benefit...
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Second Sunday with Friends: Explore Predators- Now Unlimited Seating!

The Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den will bring along some of their sharp-toothed residents! Meet live apex reptiles, and discover how these large reptiles hunt and capture prey in the wild! Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM Recommended...
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Little Builder’s Party! at the Children’s Library

Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. The Little Builders will use a variety of age appropriate block and manipulatives to design, create, and build. And knock down! Parent participation highly encouraged!  Tuesday, ...
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Scranton Locations Closed 1/9 due to weather conditions.

The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, and Library Express are all closed today, Sunday, January 9th due to the weather conditions.
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Meet Mrs. Orpington, the Christmas Chicken

Join Ms. O'Handley and her pet chicken, Mrs. Orpington, for some holiday fun! Children will create wooden chicken ornaments for their Christmas trees! For children of all ages. Event space is limited and meets CDC guidelines. Wednesday, December 15, 2021,...
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Story Time Canceled for Saturday

Story Time has been canceled for Saturday, December 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience.  
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