Trading Card Club
2026-01-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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.

Little Farmers Club
2026-01-16 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 program is free but registration is required. For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library at 570-282-4281.

Drop In Tech Assistance
2026-01-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-30 15:00 - 16:00
A library staff member will be available at these times 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.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Information Literacy.

Closed
2026-01-19
The Carbondale Public Library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

Where do bears go in winter?
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00
Bundle up and join us for a wild adventure into the secret world of hibernating animals! In this hands-on class, you’ll become a wildlife detective, uncovering the mysteries of how bears, groundhogs, bats, and other Pennsylvanian creatures survive the chilly winter months.
For Grades 3-6. Registration is required.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Grief Support Group
2026-01-20 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.

Baby Bounce
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Hidden History: WWI & WWII Propaganda Posters
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00
POSTPONED!
Did you know that during World War I, posters were the most impactful form of communication to the public than at any other point in human history? Join American historian Kassidy Cobb as she shares more fascinating history about World War I and World War II era propaganda posters. This program will be a virtual presentation held in our conference room and requires registration. Please call the Library at 570-282-2385 to register.

Ready To Read
2026-01-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-29 15:30 - 16:30
Help your child get Ready to Read!
We will practice basic phonics and grammar skills in this fun and literature-based program. For Grades K-2.
This is a four week program. Registration is required, please.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Kid's Creation Station
2026-01-23 15:00 - 16:00
Children ages 3-11 can try out fun crafts using our Makerspace cart.

Monarch Migration
2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:00
Join Master Gardener, Janelle Zigon, as she discusses the epic journey monarch butterflies take to make it to their winter habitats as well as their life cycle and habitat we can provide.
This program is free but registration is required.

Minecraft
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00
Embark on an exhilarating digital parkour competition to the peak of a majestic mountain! Players will leap from block to block, scale ladders, and bounce on trampolines.
This program is open to all ages though participants should be familiar with how to play Minecraft.
Space is limited so registration is a must!

Book Club
2026-01-29 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)

NFL Trivia Night
2026-01-30 18:00 - 19:00
One weekend before the Super Bowl, test your knowledge and expertise at this after hours trivia night! Grab a friend or two and compete in this exciting game of trivia to win a gift card to AJ’s Bar and Grill. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy throughout if you choose. This program is for adults, and registration is required as space is limited. Sign up today by calling the library at 570-282-4281.

Bridgerton Social Tea
2026-01-31 15:00 - 16:30
Ladies and gentlemen of the ton, you are cordially invited to the first event of the social season! Join us as we discuss the first part of the newest season of “Bridgerton” over tea and treats and meet fellow fans of the series. This program is for adults, and registration is preferred. Please register by calling the library at 570-282-4281.

Tinkering Teens
2026-02-04 16:00 - 18:00
Valentine Edition! (First Wednesdays of the Month, February 4th from 4PM-6PM)
Tinkering Teens is a young adult crafter hobby group that meets every first Wednesday of the month. February’s program will be Valentine’s Day themed. We will be making heart-shaped pillows with fabric and filling. Advanced crafters are welcome to embroider their pillows. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
For ages 12 to 18 (Teens Only)

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

TCG Club
2026-02-05 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

Make & Take: Valentine's Candy Jars
2026-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Children, Teens, and their grown-ups are welcome to come create a special Valentine Candy Jar. Materials will be provided by the library. Supplies are limited so registration is required.
-Ages: 7+

Fandom Fanatics: Hamilton
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00
Hamilton fans are invited to play games, enjoy themed snacks, and make a fun craft.
-Ages: 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

ESL Classes
2026-02-10 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

Teen Reading Lounge
2026-02-11 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 Storytime
2026-02-11 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.
