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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 Kick-Off

The Lackawanna County Library System is excited to be a part of Leadership Lackawanna's Kick-Off Event bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Lackawanna County. The event will be held on Saturday, May 7, 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the...
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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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Spring session of Storytimes starting soon!

Our next five week session of Storytimes begins next week! Preschool (ages 3-5) begins Apr. 19, Toddler (ages 2-3) begins April 20, and Baby (ages 0-2) begins April 22. Head to https://lclshome.org/abington-community-library-calendar/, find the class you'd like to register for...
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Earth Month Community Partnership Clean-up Events

Throughout the month of April, the Valley Community Library, Pennsylvania Sierra Club, and Keep NEPA Beautiful have partnered with various community organizations in our area to do litter clean-up events. These clean-ups are a great opportunity to learn more about...
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We’re Marching through Women’s History

We're celebrating Women's History Month with some great displays of books by and about women. Check out our adult, teen, and children's displays and find someone to cheer about!
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Art Exhibit Open House

Did you submit an entry for the children's, teen, or adult art contest in January or February? Your art will be on display in the Ryon Community Room through the month of March! Stop by during this open house to...
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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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