Lackawanna County Library System

Library Littles: Tooth Fairy
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The tooth fairy will read us stories about taking good care of our teeth and she will be available to take photos afterward.

TCG Club
2026-02-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 19:00
Come play various trading card games with old and new friends! Bring your deck, play some games, and have some fun with local friends! We primarily play Magic: the Gathering but are open to other trading card games as well.
-Ages: Teens/Adults

Little Farmers Club
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
The Little Farmers Club is a monthly program designed to bring farming basics for our younger kids. For age 4-7.
This month, Miss Kristin will be here to teach us about Tractors and how farmers do their jobs.
This program is free but registration is required.

Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things
2026-02-21 15:00 - 16:00
Fans are invited to play games, make a craft, participate in trivia, and listen to music. Themed snacks will be provided.
-Ages: 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Garden Club
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00
Seed Starting – Beyond the Peat Pot
Get started early on your 2026 garden. Master Gardener, Christine Sweeny, will discuss unique methods for starting plants from seed indoors. This program is free but registration is required.
To register, please call the library at 570-282-4281

ESL Classes
2026-02-24 16:30 - 18:00
Every Tuesday in February at 4:30 P.M. nonenglish speakers are welcome to learn ESL at the Carbondale Public Library. This program is free of charge and open to all community members. Please register at the link below!
Todos los miércoles de enero a las 6 de la noche las personas que no hablan inglés están invitadas a aprender Inglés en la biblioteca pública al Carbondale. Este programa es gratuito y está abierto a todos los miembros de la comunidad. Por favor, inscribase utilizando el siguiente enlace: https://forms.gle/JyfZrPdrZh54kjQ9A

Family Place
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30
Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals in this fun and informal setting. For families with children ages 0-3 but siblings under five are welcome.
Registration is highly appreciated.

Library Board Meeting
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00
Our board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm on the second floor in the Conference Room of the Carbondale Public Library.
The meetings for 2026 are as follows:
Tuesday January 27
Tuesday February 24
Tuesday March 24
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 26
Tuesday June 23
Tuesday July 28
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday October 27
Tuesday November 24
The board does not meet in December.

Book Club
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00
The Carbondale Public Library Book Club typically meets on the last Thursday of the month with the exception of holiday closings.
Book Club List 2026
Jan – Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier (Classic)
Feb – Local Woman Missing – Mary Kubica (Chilling Thriller)
Mar – Keeping Faith – Jodi Picoult (Contemporary)
Apr – The River is Waiting – Wally Lamb (Contemporary)
May – Atmosphere – Taylor Jenkins Reid (Historical Romance)
Jun – The Berry Pickers – Amanda Peters (Tragic Mystery)
Jul – Nobody’s Fool – Harlan Coben (Thriller)
Aug – The Briar Club – Kate Quinn (Female Friendships)
Sep – The Four Winds – Kristin Hannah (Historical Fiction)
Oct – Don’t Let Him In – Lisa Jewell (Psychological Thriller)
Nov – Presumed Guilty – Scott Turow (Mystery)
Dec – The View from Lake Como – Adriana Trigiani (Hilarious)

Grief Support Group
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30
Residential Hospice offers a safe space to discuss different types of grief and find healing through community at the Carbondale Public Library. This group will serve as a resource for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to find emotional support and coping strategies with a professional healthcare group. This program is open to anyone of any age. Registration is required and can be done at the library or by calling us at 570-282-4281.

Kid's Creation Station
2026-02-27 15:00 - 16:00
Children ages 3-11 can try out fun crafts using our Makerspace cart.

Voting Board Meeting
2026-02-27 16:00 - 19:00
There will be a special meeting of the Carbondale Public Library Board of Directors to vote on agenda items. For Zoom link, please contact Stephanie Spaid, sspaid@albright.org.

Bridgerton Bingo
2026-02-28 15:00 - 17:00
Members of the ton are encouraged to grab a friend or two and join us at the library for a rousing game of Bridgerton Bingo! Throughout the course of an episode, our dearest gentle readers will mark their cards if the space on their card appears on screen; the first to get bingo will receive a small prize. This program is for adults 18 and over, and requires registration.

ESL for Adults
2026-03-03 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-17 16:30 - 17:30
Every Tuesday in March at 4:30 P.M. nonenglish speakers are welcome to learn ESL at the Carbondale Public Library. This program is free of charge and open to all community members. Please register at the link below!

Todos los martes de marzo a las 4:30 de la noche las personas que no hablan inglés están invitadas a aprender Inglés en la biblioteca pública al Carbondale. Este programa es gratuito y está abierto a todos los miembros de la comunidad.
https://forms.gle/JyfZrPdrZh54kjQ9A

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-17 17:30 - 18:30
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration and supports School Readiness.
pre-registration is required.

Friday Movie Club
2026-03-06 11:00 - 13:00
Every other week, beginning March 6, we will have a matinee showing of a new movie in our collection. During March, we are showcasing two films featuring 2026 Oscar nominated performances. Please make sure to register for this program before the day of.
On March 6th, we will be watching “Song Sung Blue”: “Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.”
On March 20th we will be watching “Blue Moon”: “On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, “Oklahoma!””

Pysanky Egg Class
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00
$25 per person (includes all materials)
Learn how to create a Spring-themed Ukrainian pysanky egg as well as the history of the pysanky tradition.
Registration is required as space is limited.
This class is taught by Tammy Budnovitch.

Fandom Fanatics: Sonic
2026-03-07 15:00 - 17:00
We will be playing Sonic films, making a Tails themed craft, doing a scavenger hunt, and having snacks.
-Ages: 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Meet the Mayor
2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
Get to know Carbondale’s mayor, Michele Bannon, at this new monthly program! Over light refreshments, community members will have the opportunity to discuss the City of Carbondale in a productive and casual conversation about the town. This program is open to all, but registration is required.

Teen Reading Lounge
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
Teens have an opportunity to enjoy the library’s services, while also impacting its future! Teens are welcome to share book suggestions and resources while also helping inspire and take the lead in helping us create a better library for our young adults.
-Ages: 12 to 18 (Teens Only)

K is for Keystone
2026-03-11 17:30 - 18:30
Celebrating America250 and Pennsylvania with “K is for Keystone” by Kristen Kane.Special Guest, Michele Dembesky, from the Daughters of the American Revolution, will come in costume to help bring the past to life!This program is free but registration is highly requested.

Choose Your Own Adventure
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00
Book Club for Grades 3-6, New Monthly program. We will explore adventure stories and historical fiction. Attendees will get to help choose the next book/theme for each coming month.

Drop In Tech Assistance - Wednesdays
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00
A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
