Lackawanna County Library System

Self Care DIY
2026-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Middle Grade to Teens invited to make 3 different DIY self-care crafts. We will be making Relaxation Cloud Putty, Sleep Pillow Spray, and a Scented Heating Pad. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
-Ages: 8+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-14 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.

Drop In Tech Assistance - Wednesdays
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 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.

Novel-Tea Book Club
2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Need some inspiration? This month we celebrate National Library Week! Recommend a book that brings you happiness in honor this year’s theme “Find Your Joy”!

Drop in Tech Assistance - Fridays
2026-04-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 15:00 - 16:00

Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:00
Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things: Fans are invited to play games, make a craft, participate in trivia, and listen to music. Themed snacks will be provided.
-Ages: 8+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Teen Reading Lounge
2026-04-11 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)

Minecraft
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00
Minecraft: Water Park Mayhem
In partnership with Arrayscape Gaming. Children of ages are welcome to join us to take part in a special Minecraft Game. Devices provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.
-Ages: 7+ (Children and Teens)

Little Farmers Club
2026-04-17 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 chickens!
This program is free but registration is required.

BYO Inflatable Party
2026-04-17 15:30 - 17:00
Build Your Own Inflatable Party!
Financial Literacy but in a silly way. Patrons given a set amount to “spend” and catalog to cut items out and make their own Inflatable Beach Party vision board/plan.
-Ages: 12+ (Teens Only)

Birdhouse Painting
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30
Gerri from the Wright Center will be providing wooden birdhouses to paint for the spring. Program is free but registration is required for supplies amounts.
-Ages: All Ages Welcome

Rainbow Slime Time
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 16:30 - 17:30
Squeeze, squish, and mix your own rainbow colors to create your own bright slime to take home and enjoy!
For Grades 1-6. Registration is required.

Words and Waffles
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:00
For National Poetry Month. Words and Waffles is a program for writers who want to share and socialize. Waffles will be provided for brain food!
-Ages: 12+ (Teens Only)

Earth Day Extravaganza
2026-04-23
Patrons are welcomed to come by and make their own creations with recycled materials from our makerspace cart.
-Ages: All Ages Welcome

Grief Support Group
2026-04-23 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.

Friday Movie Club
2026-04-24 11:00 - 13:00
Every other week, we will have a matinee showing of a new movie in our collection. Please make sure to register for this program before the day of.
April Movies:
April 24 – Frankenstein (2025)

Craft & Yap
2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
Bring a friend (or two or three!) and paint your own plant pot at this new program for adults. Each month, we will make a new craft, and adults of all ages are welcome to sit, relax, and spend the afternoon crafting something they can take home. All materials will be provided, but registration is required.

Garden Club
2026-04-27 13:30 - 15:00
Native Plant Preview & Garden Cleanup
Learn about a variety of garden plants native to Northeast PA. Many of the plants featured will be available at the Penn State Master Gardener’s Native Plant Sale happening May 30th. Afterwards, we will be working in the Library’s Pollinator Garden and getting it ready for Spring.
Registration is required for this program.

Library Board Meeting
2026-04-28 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.

Meet the Mayor
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Book Club
2026-04-30 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)

Weekly Programs
2026-05-03
These are the programs happening weekly at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is not needed to attend these. Please contact the Carbondale Public Library for more information on any of these programs.
Monday: Movie Matinee @ 3:00 P.M. – Family-friendly movies shown after school.

Tuesday: Lego League @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with a variety of Lego sets provided by the library.

Wednesday: Baby Bounce @ 11:00 A.M. – Baby fun time with children up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 11:00 A.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Wednesday: Play Dough Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with the library’s play dough collection.

Thursday: Library Littles @ 11:00 A.M. – A fun and educational program geared to help pre-school-age children develop early-literacy and social skills.
Thursday: Building Buddies @ 12:00 P.M. – Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
Thursday: Color Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can relax and color in sheets with crayon, pencils, and markers.
Thursday: Trading Card Club @ 4:00 P.M. – A club to play and trade cards – primarily Magic: the Gathering.

Friday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 3:00 P.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.

Star Wars
2026-05-04
Celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars movies and themed crafts.
Open to all ages.
