Lackawanna County Library System

Crafternoon
2025-01-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Get creative in a friendly, informal environment. This free group is open to all types of crafts.* Work on your own projects while sharing secrets, hints, and patterns. If you are just looking for inspiration, some crafting supplies will be provided by the library.
The Crafter’s Club will meet on the first Monday of the month. Registration is not required for each meeting.

*No projects with open flames, please.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Lego League
2025-01-07 15:00 - 17:00
Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks!
Bring your imagination!

Play Dough Club
2025-01-08 15:00 - 17:00
Children & Families 2 years and up are invited to create their own masterpieces or use some ideas from our activity cards.
Play Dough & Materials provided for this after school activity.

Family Yoga
2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:00
Nama-Stay Together! 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 Matylewicz Martin Fund.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Chinese New Year
2025-01-22 16:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Chinese New Year with our special guest, Shu Qui, director of the Dalton Community Library, as she teaches us about the Chinese New Year, Zodiac, Language and Culture.
Come sample some Chinese treats!
Registration is Required.
For Ages 7 & Up
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Scam Prevention for Seniors
2025-01-27 13:00 - 14:00
In this program presented by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, you can learn about:

Different types of scams that affect the older population
Ways to identify scams
Resources for victims

Registration is highly recommended.
For more information and to register, please contact the Carbondale Public Library.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Financial Literacy.

Year of the Snake Reptile Program
2025-01-29 16:00 - 17:00
Pete from PT Reptiles of PA will be giving an education and interactive program featuring a variety of fascinating reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, scorpions, and snakes!
Registration is required.
For children of all ages.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Book Club
2025-01-30 13:00 - 15:00
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
2025-01-31 12:00 - 17:00
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.

Children's Bird Crafts
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00
Stop by the library for some bird themed crafts. Crafts are to be completed in the library.
Registration is not required. One craft per child, please.
Tuesday, February 4, 4 PM
Winter Cardinal Project
Monday, February 10, all day
Winter Owl Make & Take
Tuesday, February 25, 4 PM
Bird Nest Project

Family Yoga
2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:00
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.
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.

Winter Princess Tea Party
2025-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
Meet your favorite winter princesses, Anna & Elsa. Stories, songs, crafts, and refreshments!
Courtesy of the Julie Matylewicz Martin Fund.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

(Un)Romantic Novel-Tea
2025-02-14 14:00 - 15:30
Whether you are a hopeless romantic or celebrating Singles Awareness Day, stop by the Library to relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading (does not have to be romance-themed.) A variety of teas will be served.
Registration is appreciated. For more information, please call the Library.
Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main Street, Carbondale
570-282-4281
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Finding Your Flock
2025-02-15 15:30 - 16:30
Learn how to navigate MyHeritage: Library Edition; a free genealogical resource. Bring your portable device/laptop and your library card for hands-on learning.
Registration is required.
To register, please call the library.
Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main Street, Carbondale
570-282-4281
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Information Literacy.

Bird Counts With Master Gardener Bob Davis
2025-02-24 13:30 - 15:00
Join the Carbondale Public Library’s Garden Club for an informative session on bird counts – why they are important and what you can do to help.
Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to make your own suet feeder!
Registration is required.
To register, please call the Carbondale Public Library.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic and Social Literacy.

Birdhouse Craft
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:30
Transform a wooden birdhouse with a variety of decorations with Gerri from the Wright Center. Registration is Required.

Cooler Than School
2025-03-04 15:00 - 17:00
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.

Mardi Gras Gone Wrong!
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00
Someone has murdered M’sieur Geezaire at a Mardi Gras party. Who in the room did not want his secrets revealed?
Could it have been—YOU?
Appropriate for ages 16+ due to mentions of alcohol and shoplifting.
This game takes 1-2 hours to play depending on group size.
Themed snacks will be provided.
Registration is required to pick a character ahead of time!
List of Characters:
Name Gender* Description
D. CAREWE any Party host
BANAS FOSTER he/him Flamboyant Partier
BAYNE YAYE any Runs a bakery.
BOBO GUMM any Gum Chewing Partier
BURR BONNE he/him Smooth talker.
CAPT. CRAW FISHER he/him Runs a dinner cruise business.
CY DECKO any Raucous, loves loud parties.
DuCREE OLEO he/him Thick French accent, gestures wildly.
HAMPO BOYD any Restaurant critic.
HURRAH KANE any Parade Watcher who likes to fight
INDEBYE YEW any Leads backcountry tours.
JAMIE BALAYAH any confused by life
JAS BEATTY any Wannabe musician.
JULE EPPS any Obsessed with having fresh breath.
KERR KNEEVAL any Runs a “gag gift” store.
LePRAY LEAN any Fake-sweet Partier
MUFFUL LETTUCE any Vegan Partier
K. DJUNN any Loves his/her mom
SHRIMPY TOOFAY any Seafood lover
TAY BASKO any Hot tempered chef.
*Gender is only as they are described in the scripts. Participants do not need to be that gender.

Baby Bounce
2025-03-05 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.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-17
Children of all ages can stop by the library to search for rainbows around the Library. Registration is not required.

Spring Pysanky Egg Class
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00
$25 per person (Includes all materials*)
Learn how to create a unique and beautiful Ukrainian pysanky egg to celebrate the new season.
Registration is required as space is limited. Payment is required upon registration.
*If you have taken a class before, please bring your kistka and beeswax.
This class is part of the Pysanky Egg Series taught by Tammy Budnovitch.

Reading is DINO-MITE
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30
A dinosaur reading event for children of all ages. Registration is required.

Cookie Storytime
2025-03-22 12:00 - 13:00
Don’t be “choco-late” to hear cookie themed stories and participate in sweet activities featuring the five senses, math, sequencing, and more.
Registration is required.
The Girl Scouts of Troop 50843 from Mayfield will be here selling cookies from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Knot Sew Fast Crafter's Club
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Will Medicaid Take My House?
2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:00
Join estate planning attorney, Scott Lynett, for an informative session debunking common myths about protecting your home and assets from nursing home costs.
Learn the truth about Medicaid, long-term care planning, and legal strategies to safeguard your estate for your loved ones.
This program is free and open to all. For more information and to register, please call the Library.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Financial Literacy.

Bookmark Bonanza
2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00
Kids can celebrate National Library Week by making their own bookmarks using the theme “What is a Library?” Kids can keep them, share them, trade them, however they would like. The Library will even laminate the bookmarks if desired.
Registration is required for this program. To register, please call the Library at 570-282-4281.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

100 Years of Gatsby
2025-04-10 15:00 - 18:00
Celebrate 100 years since F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby was first published.
At 3 P.M., learn how to make Art Deco inspired stained glass pictures.
At 3:30 P.M. the Library will have a viewing of the 2013 film in our Community Room.
Registration is required only for the Stained Glass Program.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Novel-Tea
2025-04-11 14:00 - 15:00
A Read-What-You-Want Book Club
Stop by the Library to relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading. A variety of teas will be served but participants are welcome to bring their favorite to share!
Need some reading inspiration? In honor of the National Library Week theme, Drawn to the Library, we recommend “drawing a conclusion” with a good mystery or enjoy a new graphic novel!
Registration is appreciated. For more information, please call the Library.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Mother's Day Photo Booth
2025-04-12 12:00 - 15:00
$15 Each and includes one print and digital access.
Mom and her children can get a photo professionally taken just in time for Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day books, crafts, and coloring sheets will also be available.
Registration is required for this program.
