Lackawanna County Library System

Library Littles
2026-04-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome!

Seed Library Opens
2026-04-06
Celebrate Community Garden week with the opening of the Carbondale Public Library’s annual Seed Library. Take seeds, donate seeds (must be labeled with the exact variety), and grow your own gardens!

Self Care DIY
2026-04-07 15:00 - 17:00
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

Kids Creation Station
2026-04-24 15:00 - 17:00
Monthly crafting hobby group. Kids are invited to do premade crafts provided by the library, or to bring in their own hobby craft.
-Ages: 3 to 11 (Children Only)

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.

Family Place
2026-04-28 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
2026-04-28 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.
