Crochet Granny Squares
2025-08-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
During this special Crafter’s Club, bring your yarn and favorite Granny Square patterns to share.
Afterwards, we invite you to make/donate 5-inch granny squares with acrylic yarn in any color/pattern you like.
These squares will be stitched together to make a special blanket that will be raffled off at our Chapters and Chances fundraiser being held on Friday, October 24.

Art with the Everhart
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:00
We’re partnering with the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art for a system wide library event! Join us for a fun-filled event where kids ages 6-12 will create their very own mini-book using drawing, storytelling, and colorful imagination to explore what makes their world unique.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to get creative and inspired. Don’t miss out on this event!

Reading with the Railriders
2025-08-08 11:00 - 12:00
Children of all ages can join Railriders mascot, Champ, and a friend, for a baseball themed story time!

School Backpack Give-Away
2025-08-08 12:00 - 15:00
Get ready for Back to School with a FREE backpack give-away courtesy of The Wright Center. Packs are first come, first served and children must be present – no exceptions.

Novel-Tea
2025-08-08 14:00 - 15:00
Let’s Par-tea with a special, outdoor Novel-tea to celebrate the ending of Summer Reading! Relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading while getting recommendations from others. A variety of teas will be served. Registration is appreciated.
This program will take place at the Carbondale YMCA Park Pavilion or at the Library if it is raining.

Family Yoga
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00
This free class allows children ages 4-9 and their grown-ups to connect and develop life-long skills of strength, coordination, and confidence through yoga poses, games, stories, and music.
Registration is required for this program.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga

Library Mural
2025-08-09 15:00 - 16:00
Families and friends of all ages are welcome to work together to create a mural that will reflect our feelings and experiences at the library! The mural will be created and displayed in our Children’s Room.
Registration is not required.

Mini Golf Fundraiser
2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00
Stop by the Library during Carbondale’s annual Pioneer Nights celebrations for a round of mini golf! Enjoy 9 fun and challenging holes in, around, and through the library building. Putters and balls are provided.
All proceeds benefit the Carbondale Public Library. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Library or at the door. Tickets will stop being sold at 7:30P.M. each night.

SummerQuest Carnival
2025-08-15 12:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the finale of SummerQuest 2025 with balloons, face painting, games, and carnival activities.
Complete activities throughout SummerQuest for chances to win cool prizes!

NEPA Philharmonic
2025-08-16 13:00 - 14:30
Come experience “Once Upon an Orchestra” with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and the Lackawanna County Library System! Families with children ages 2 to 5 are invited to enjoy a musical afternoon at their local library. It’s a fantastic chance to introduce little ones to the joy of music and stories!

Paper Bag Book Covers
2025-09-02 15:00 - 17:00
Kids and teens who still need to get their text books covered can stop by the Library after school to cover theirs in the traditional brown paper bag while talking about their classes, their teachers, and their favorite activities. The library will provide the paper bags and supplies to decorate them. There is no need to register for this program.

Crochet Granny Squares
2025-09-02 15:00 - 17:00
Bring your yarn and favorite Granny Square patterns to share.
Afterwards, we invite you to make/donate 5-inch granny squares with acrylic yarn in any color/pattern you like.
These squares will be stitched together to make a special blanket that will be raffled off at our Chapters and Chances fundraiser being held on Friday, October 24.

Downton Abbey Watch Party
2025-09-12 15:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a variety of teas and snacks in our Community Room as we watch Downton Abbey: A New Era in preparation for the release of the final movie.
Registration is Requested.

Family Yoga
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00
This free class offers a special time for children ages 4-9 and their grown-ups to connect and develop life-long skills of strength, coordination, and confidence through yoga poses, games, stories, and music. Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga

Building Buddies
2025-09-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-30 12:00 - 12:30
Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!

Autumn Pictures with Pets
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00
$15 Each and includes one print and digital access. Have a professional Autumn-themed photograph taken of you and/or your pets by Dream Lens Productions!
This program is first-come-first-served.

Marketplace
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00
Memorial Park
Carbondale, PA 18407
Stop by for some Fall-weather shopping during Carbondale’s Scarecrow Festival. Vendors will be selling one of a kind crafts, gifts, and more.
For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library – 570-282-4281.

Pumpkin Painting Party
2025-09-27 12:30 - 14:00
Stop by the library for pumpkin painting during the Scarecrow Festival!
All supplies will be provided as well as snacks for the kids.
This program is free but registration is required. For ages 5 to 12.
Sponsored by the Wright Center.

Garden Club: Herb Hour
2025-09-29 13:30 - 15:00
Becky Smith, Penn State Extension Educator will discuss drying, freezing, and using herbs from your garden.
This program is free but registration is required.

Trading Card Game Club
2025-11-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-13 16:00 - 19:00
Come play various trading card games with old and new friends! Bring your deck and play some games. We primarily play Magic the Gathering but we are open to learning other games!
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Alien Mini Golf
2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00
Stop by the Carbondale Public Library for alien-themed mini golf during the Carbondalien Festival for just $5.00 per person!
Refreshments will also be for sale.
Please note, the library will be closed for this event.
Last entry will be at 4:30 P.M.

Closed
2025-11-11
The Carbondale Public Library will be closed today.

Teen Reading Lounge
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00
TRL is where teens have an opportunity to enjoy the library’s services while also impacting its future! Share book suggestions and resources while also helping inspire and take the lead in helping us create a better library for you!

Fandom Fanatics
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Cowabunga! Come visit the Library for Turtle Time! Join us for some delicious pizza, Ninja Turtle movies, and a fun painting project! Add your own toppings, make your own mask, and paint your own Ninja Turtle rock! For ages 7+.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Badges and Books
2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30
Enjoy a storytime and craft with a Pennsylvania State Trooper!

CPR Training
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00
Training includes:

Choking response techniques
Certification upon completion
Emergency scene assessment
Adult, child & infant CPR
How to respond to stroke & cardiac arrest

This program is taught by the CPL Training Center
Cost is $32 per person. Registration is required.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Book Club
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:00
The Carbondale Public Library’s Book Club will be discussing Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah.
