Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you! For ages 5-12. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
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Monday, December 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. (Children's Programming) Craft the afternoon away! Children of all ages are invited to drop in at North Pocono Public Library during the event hours to make a craft project to take home. This month, we are coloring mini water-themed jigsaw puzzles. No registration is required. Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills. Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Tuesday, December 2 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn through story and song! Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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All Day on Thursday, December 4 (Children's Programming) Cozy up with a craft at home! Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month, we are making Hot Cocoa Ornaments. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies […]
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Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through December. We'll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. […]
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Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
7 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Fridays at 10:00 AM (Children's Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend. Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development. For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
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Join Miss Laureen for a very special Holiday Edition of Music and Movement! Children are invited to sing, dance, and explore music together in a lively and interactive setting. Through activities such as stories, singing, dancing, and basic musical exploration, participants develop physical coordination and language skills. The program fosters both physical growth and early […]
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Come try out one of the newest Nintendo Switch 2 Games, Donkey Kong Bananza! Join DK and his companion, Pauline, as they delve deep underground. Uncover a variety of environments such as arid canyons, lush forests, and frigid tundra as you peel back the world’s layers! For kids in grades 4 through 6. Lackawanna County […]
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1 event,
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you! For ages 5-12. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
5 events,
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
Free
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Monday, December 8 at 5:45 P.M. (Youth Programming) Read with dogs! Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the North Pocono Public Library! For children in grades K-6. No registration is required. |
5 events,
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn through story and song! Join Miss Elizabeth and a very special Christmas guest at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1-3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
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Join us for stories, songs, and more about the beloved Llama Llama book series! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Join us for stories, songs, and more about the beloved Llama Llama book series! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1-3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
6 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Fridays at 10:00 AM (Children's Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend. Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development. For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
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Paint your favorite winter scene on your own mini canvas to take home! Decorate your painting with wintry embellishments to create your own little wonderland. Painters of all ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join us for this event. Canvases, paint, and all other needed supplies will be provided. All ages are […]
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Celebrate the wonderful winter holiday season with a party at the library! Wear your comfiest pajamas and join us for crafts, music, dancing, and treats. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. All ages are welcome. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome! No registration required. Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions. |
3 events,
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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A Math and Science Club Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting. At this session we will be using Marshmallows to build igloos. For Ages 5-10, must be in at least Kindergarten. Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at […]
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Join us for a special LEGO Club meeting where we invite you to decorate your own pair of glasses with LEGO! We'll provide the glasses, and you'll be invited to take home as many LEGO as you can fit on them. One pair per child, while supplies last. For ages 5-12. Lackawanna County Children's Library […]
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Stories, songs, and rhymes about our December holidays. This program will be repeated on Wednesday December 17 at 10:00 am. Recommended for ages 2-6; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Tuesday, December 16 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn through story and song! Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
6 events,
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Stories, songs, and rhymes about our December holidays. This program is a repeat of the program held on Tuesday December 16. Recommended for ages 2-6; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more! Join us for the Little Builder's Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session. For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are […] |
4 events,
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Stop by for a special Library Littles! We will be having holiday treats and a special visit from Santa! Registration required, please. When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more! Join us for the Little Builder's Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session. For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are […] |
6 events,
Fridays at 10:00 AM (Children's Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend. Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development. For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
Free
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Join us as we have some fun making some fun holiday treats! Drop-in between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) with a parent/caregiver. Please register.
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Get ready to think outside the gingerbread box! Flex your architectural skills by building gingerbread houses, minus the gingerbread. We’ll use some of the wackiest edible materials you have ever tried to build with to make our Anything-But-Gingerbread Houses! For children in grades 4 through 6. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest night of the year, with a fun science show, games, and crafts at the Valley Community Library on Saturday, December 20. The fun starts at 2:00 with our Science of the Sky show, followed by our Winter Party stations throughout the library. This program will be fun for kids […]
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1 event,
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you! For ages 5-12. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
3 events,
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
Free
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
Free
The temperatures are finally dropping. Beat the cold by pretending you are in Hawaiʻi and join us for a free showing of the 2025 hit movie, Lilo & Stitch! All ages are welcome to attend. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
4 events,
Bring your bears or favorite stuffed animals for a very special story time! We will even go on a bear hunt throughout the library! For families with children of all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Tuesday, December 23 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind! For kids ages 4 and older. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764 |
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Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels. For all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
2 events,
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make your own slime, using instant snow! This program is sure to be SNOW cool! You do not want to miss it! For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you! For ages 5-12. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
2 events,
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Join us for an evening of fun! We will put all our board games out for some fun, friendly competition! For families. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
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Drop in between 10 AM and 12 PM to casually explore hands-on coding toys such as Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Dash & Dot, and more. Recommended for kids ages 4-12. Registration suggested but not required.
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Free
Bring your bears or favorite stuffed animals for a very special story time! We will even go on a bear hunt throughout the library! For families with children of all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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The holidays can be a stressful and emotional time for all ages, including kids. The Valley Community Library invites kids and teens to come relax through mindful Yoga with Mindy. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the Valley Community Library. Registration is required.
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We can't believe it, but 2026 is about to begin! Let your littles join in all the fun without messing with bedtimes by celebrating the countdown to 12:00 noon with us! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, and, of course, countdown to 12:00! For families with children of all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library […]
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Families are invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Valley Community Library on December 31. We will have a storytime at 11:00 A.M. followed by a party counting down until NOON. There will be fun crafts, activities, and music! Registration is required.
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Fridays at 10:00 AM (Children's Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend. Fridays at 11:00 AM (Children's Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend. Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels. For children of all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
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Come have a Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 with your friends at the Library! Choose your character, roll some dice, and compete in an assortment of minigames to see who can get the most stars. Who will be the big winner?! Join Ms. Meghan to find out! For kids in grades 4 through […]
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