Cookie Storytime
2025-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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 | 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.

Will Medicaid Take My House?
2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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.

Family Yoga
2025-04-08 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.

Bookmark Bonanza
2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
$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.

Puzzle Exchange
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Celebrate National Library Week by getting together for a puzzle trade!
Bring jigsaw puzzles in to exchange and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
Only puzzles without missing pieces, please!

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Remembering the Titanic: Lunch and Learn
2025-04-15 12:00 - 14:00 | AJs New Viaduct Pavilion, 92 Dundaff Street, Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
$30 per person. Includes Lunch.
AJ’s Bar-n-Grill Viaduct Pavilion

Permission Granted to Come Aboard for this fundraising event for the Carbondale Public Library.
Tickets are available at the Library and will be sold until April 10th or until all seats are filled.

Earth Day Activities
2025-04-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Penn State Master Gardeners will be at the library to provide children and adults information and activities on renewable energy with quizzes and prizes! There will also be free tree seedlings while supplies last.
The Carbondale Public Library’s Seed Library will also be available. Take seeds/give seeds to support personal gardens.

Garden Club
2025-04-28 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.

Toddler Play Date
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
2025-05-05 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.

Mother's Day Tea
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us for a special Library Littles where we celebrate moms (and other caregivers) with a tea party!
There will be special stories, games, and other activities.

The Burrito Bell Break In!
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Calling all teen sleuths: the Lackawanna County Library System requires your expertise for “The Burrito Bell Break In!” Can you steal the ultimate burrito from the legendary Burrito Bell restaurant?
This teen escape room will push teens to work together and solve puzzles by uncovering the secret ingredients, assembling them into the ultimate burrito, and stealing the burrito before time runs out and the chance to guac and roll will be lost.
The Burrito Bell Break In will be traveling to each of the LCLS libraries, so we hope teens ages 12 through 17 can find a date and time that works best for their schedule below. Registration is required. Please note that once you’ve completed the escape room you will have the answers and should refrain from giving clues to anyone who might be participating at another time.
A PA Forward® Initiative promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

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.

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+.

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.)

june is junie b jones month!
2025-06-06 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Celebrate Junie with crafts and activities all day at the Library.

Bird House Craft
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at libraries across Lackawanna County for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department Shelter for All Initiative!
Visit your local library to paint a wooden birdhouse. Your birdhouse will then be proudly displayed throughout September at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art. In October, you’ll be able to pick up your birdhouse to take home and enjoy!
This collaborative art project is designed to bring together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together – one birdhouse at a time!

Family Yoga
2025-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This free class allows 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.
Registration is required for this program.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Fathers' Day Fun Day
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us for a special Library Littles where we celebrate dads and caregivers with a special story time and games!
Games are designed to improve gross motor skills such as kid bowling, obstacle course, races, etc.

Novel-Tea
2025-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Festival of Stories Meet Up
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Youths in grades 4-12 are invited to be a part of the Lackawanna Library System’s Festival of Stories. come for an introduction and get all of the details on how to participate. Registration is Required.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Maker's Munchies
2025-06-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Children can enjoy a healthy lunch and a fun craft provided by the Wright Center.
This program is free but registration is required.
For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library.

One Book Every Young Child
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Celebrate every child with “Arlo Draws an Octopus” book and activities. Every child will receive a copy of the book (while supplies last.)
This program is free but registration is required.

Foam Party
2025-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids can celebrate the start of Summer Quest with a party at the YMCA Park in Carbondale featuring That Foam Party Guy! There will also be opportunities to sign up for library cards and Summer Reading programs. Registration is appreciated.
A PA Forward initiative promoting Basic Literacy.
