Lackawanna County Library System

Drop In Tech Assistance - Wednesdays
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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.

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)

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

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, 2026-05-26 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.

Cinco de Mayo
2026-05-05
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with themed crafts, traditional music, and learn about the importance of Cinco de Mayo!
Open to all ages.

Tinkering Teens
2026-05-06 16:00 - 18:00
Teen crafter hobby groups every first Wednesday of the month. Teens are invited to work on their creations at the library with other hobbyists. Come crochet, embroider, paint, sculpt, and much more!
-Ages: 12+ (Teens Only)

Library Littles: Teddy Bear Tea
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friends and join us for a story time about Teddy Bears. Afterward, we will have a Teddy Bear Tea Party!

Mother's Day Makerspace
2026-05-08
Patrons are invited to create homemade gifts from out crafting cart for someone worth celebrating this Mother’s Day!
-Ages: 3+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Fandom Fanatics
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: Fans are invited to watch the film, make pins and bookmarks, and play themed games. Registration is required.
-Ages: 13+ (Teens, Family)

Pacific Islander Movie Marathon
2026-05-11 12:00 - 19:00
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Movie Marathon: Patrons are welcomed to visit throughout the afternoon and evening to watch films depicting various Pacific Islander stories.
-Ages: All Ages Welcome

Self Care DIYs
2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00
Patrons are invited to make DIY self-care crafts that help soothe the mind. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
-Ages: 8+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Little Farmers Club
2026-05-15 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 how seeds grow.
This program is free but registration is required.

Spring Marketplace
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
Stop by for our annual Spring Marketplace on Memorial Park in downtown Carbondale! Vendors will be selling one of a kind crafts, gifts, and more. Our library advocates will also be holding a book sale at the library!For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library – 570-282-4281.

STEAMTOWN SPRING TRAIN EXCURSION!Departing Steamtown: 10:00 AM – Arriving to Carbondale: 12:00 PMDeparting Carbondale: 2:00 PM – Arriving to Steamtown: 4:00 PMTravel with Steamtown National Historic Site to the Spring Marketplace in Carbondale. This round-trip rail experience takes passengers on a scenic journey through the Lackawanna Valley. Tickets are available through the Steamtown National Historic Site.

Asian American Movie Marathon
2026-05-18 12:00 - 19:00
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Movie Marathon: Patrons are welcomed to visit throughout the afternoon and evening to watch films depicting various Asian stories.
-Ages: All Ages Welcome

Garden Club
2026-05-18 13:30 - 15:00
Did you know that specific plants, when grown in close proximity, can mutually benefit one another?
Master Gardener Lori O’Malley will give a presentation on Companion Planting including the traditional 3 Sisters method. It will be on May 18 due to Memorial Day.
Registration is required for this program.

Teen Bingo
2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00
Clown Bingo: Teens countywide are welcome to play clown themed bingo, have carnival treats, and have a chance to win some clown and carnival themed prizes!
-Ages: 12-18 (Teens Only)

Grief Support Group
2026-05-21 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.

Kids Creation Station
2026-05-22 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)

Veteran Poetry Walk
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-30
LOCATION: Carbondale Riverwalk behind the YMCA Park
In honor of Memorial Day, take a stroll along the paved trail and peruse military-themed poetry. For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library, 570-282-4281.

Family Place
2026-05-26 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.
