Toddler Play Date
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at the library for a wonderful play date opportunity for both moms and children ages three and under.
Our Family Place Room will be reserved for moms and tots to use for parent-child socialization.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Movie Matinees
2025-05-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Lego League
2025-05-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks!
Bring your imagination!

Cooler Than School
2025-05-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Enjoy a light snack, an opportunity to do homework with help from your peers, and learn about our free library online tutoring program. There will also be opportunities to play reading and math games in small, cooperative groups.
For Grades 3-12.
Registration is not required for this program.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Family Yoga
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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.
There is no charge for this class but registration holds your space. Classes start on time and allows for a brief restroom and water break.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga
Courtesy of the Julie Matylevicz Martin Fund.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Baby Bounce
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun!
This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Board Game On!
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Play board games and card games in the afternoon with family and friends. Try one of the library’s games or bring your own to play.
Registration is not necessary.

Veteran's Poetry Walk
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-26 | Maplewood Cemetery, 2 Cemetery Street, Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
In honor of Memorial Day, take a stroll through Maplewood Cemetery in Carbondale and peruse military-themed poetry placed near veteran’s graves. For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library, 570-282-4281.The poetry walk will run from Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 26. It will be available from dawn until dusk.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic and Social Literacy.

Spring Marketplace & Craft Fair
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Shop locally with some spring-day shopping. Vendors will be selling one of a kind crafts, gifts, and more.
The market will take place in Memorial Park in Carbondale.
Additionally, the library will be having its Spring Book Sale.
Donations for the book sale will be accepted starting May 1st.

Garden Club
2025-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library Garden Club will be meeting on the following dates:
April 28 – Growing Tomatoes with Gary White
May 19 – Benefits of Native Plants and Birds
June 30 – Caring for Houseplants with Kristin Armstrong

Most programs are taught by Penn State Master Gardeners.
Registration is required.

Magic School Bus
2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Keystone State Literacy Association NEPA presents
Making Books Come to Life
with special guest Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus!
This program is best suited for ages 5+.

Book Club
2025-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library’s Book Club typically meets on the last Thursday of the month.
Book Club List 2025
Jan –Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night – Barbara Taylor
Feb – The Most Fun We Ever Had – Claire Lombardo
Mar –The Love of My Life – Rosie Walsh
Apr – Lolita – Vladimir Nabakov (Classic)
May – Close to Home – Lisa Jackson
Jun – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store – James McBride
Jul – The Little Liar – Mitch Albom
Aug – A Woman of No Importance – Sonia Parnell (Non-fiction)
Sep – The Housemaid – Freida McFadden
Oct – All the Colors of the Dark – Chris Whitaker
Nov – Winter Garden – Kristin Hannah
Dec – The Prayer Box – Lisa Wingate

Food Distribution
2025-05-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library is offering a FREE community food distribution courtesy of the Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month – produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, etc. – will be provided and available for pick up at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is Required!
2025 Food Distribution dates are:
January 31st, February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, and December 19th
A PA Forward Initiative® promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Knot Sew Fast Crafter's Club
2025-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Adults of all skill levels welcome! Work on your own projects while sharing secrets, hints, and patterns with like-minded crafters.
The Crafter’s Club will meet on the first Monday of the month.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Family Place: Play and Learn Series
2025-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This five-part series for families with children ages 0-3, is designed to help your little ones play, move, socialize, and use their imagination. Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals on hand to answer your questions in this fun and informal setting.
Please register for the entire series at the Carbondale Public Library, 570-282-4281. Siblings under five are welcome and do not need to be registered.
A PA Forward Initiative promoting Basic Literacy.

Teddy Bears' Picnic
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed friend or doll and join us for an outdoor story time and picnic!
(Will be held indoors if the weather is uncooperative.)
