Monday, June 30 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Celebrate the beginning of SummerQuest with fun, colorful science experiments. This program is recommended for ages 5+. Registration is required.
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An interactive family comedy show filled with ridiculous stunts and tricks. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic and Social Literacy.
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Kick off SummerQuest with Ridiculous Nicholas! Get ready for a joke-packed, interactive family comedy show that includes some of the most RIDICULOUS stunts, and tricks you’ve ever witnessed! For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Abington Community Library.
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Tuesdays during SummerQuest at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Join us in North Pocono Public Library's community room for stories and songs, followed by hands-on fun with community gardeners from The Garden Project. Registration is required.
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Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun. For kids ages 3 and older. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764 Join Miss Mary for gardening, crafts, games, and other fun activities. Ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. |
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Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Wednesday, July 2 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Come enjoy a story with CHAMP from the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at North Pocono Public Library! Registration is required.
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Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade. 2nd Graders are welcome. Please register for each date you plan to attend. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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All Day on Thursday, July 3 (Youth Programming) Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we're making patriotic pet magnets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. 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. Please register.
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Monday, July 7 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time. No registration is required.
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Monday, July 7 at 2:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Join Peter Rushton and his reptiles for an educational, interactive show for all ages at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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Joe Flashlight and the Secret of the Old Sock Something sneaky afoot at the museum, and Detective Joe Flashlight is on the case! Help Joe and a crew of colorful characters explore art galleries and learn the secret of the old sock puppet. There’s more to this mystery than meets the eye in this creative […]
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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.
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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.
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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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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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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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Get Up Close with Amazing Reptiles! A.N.A Critters will bring different mammals for the children to learn about and see up close.  All ages are welcome but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. |
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Thursday, July 10 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Drop into North Pocono Public Library's children's area during the event hours and make a magic scratch postcard to send to a friend or family member. Available while supplies last. No registration is required. Â Join us for summer evening of campfire stories, acoustic songs with Miss Rachel, and s'mores outside at the Children's 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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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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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 Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Saturday, July 12 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Drop in and make a colorful, edible necklace out of rainbow cereal at North Pocono Public Library. No registration is required.
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Get moving and grooving together in this fun and engaging Family Yoga Class! During your time with Kerri, she will help each family connect to themselves and each other through practicing breathwork (Pranayama), moving their bodies through yoga poses (Asana), and helping to create a space for stillness and meditation. For kids ages 4-9 and […]
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Come and try out our newest tool, the ChompSaw! We will use this kid-safe cardboard cutting tool to cut out an ice cream cone shape to turn into our own piñatas to decorate and fill with candy to break at home! For kids in grades 4 through 6. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. […] |
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Are you ready to experience the most colorful magic show ever performed? Join Magician Steve Woyce to paint a picture by magic, catch a unicorn, see crayons and rainbows appear, change color, and disappear, and help make the impossible happen for a finale that was inspired by "Harold and the Purple Crayon." This event is […]
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On Sundays July 13 and 27 children and teens ages 5 and up are invited to learn and play chess. Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org
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Monday, July 14 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Choose one of 4 designs and decorate a canvas bag with fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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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, July 14 at 10:45 A.M. (Youth Programming) Choose one of 4 designs and decorate a canvas bag with fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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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.
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Tuesday, July 15 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth outside at Covington Park for an art project and a story walk. No registration is required. Covington Park 307 Winship Road Moscow, PA 18444
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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. |
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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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Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) For ages 1-3. Cool off with some water fun in North Pocono Public Library's backyard as we splash, scoop, dump, and play. Come prepared to get wet! We recommend a towel, second outfit, or both. This event is weather permitting. Registration is required.
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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, July 17 (Youth Programming) Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we're making Be Kind bracelets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan "The BugMan" Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings. Family Event Sponsored […]
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Ryan "The BugMan" Bridge brings the colorful world of insects to the library. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings! All ages are welcome to attend. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 […]
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Join us for Dog Man Day! Get to know Dav Pilkey's Dog Man through crafts and activities at our all-day event!
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects with Ryan the Bugman  All ages welcome. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Paint your own mini canvas to be displayed in our new Children’s Library Art Gallery! Painters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join us for a relaxing afternoon of colorful expression. Small canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. All ages are welcome. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Explore the process Michelangelo used to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - lying on his back! We will create a similar scenario for our young artists to make masterpieces of their own. For grades K-12. Registration is required. |
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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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All Day on Monday, July 21 (Youth Programming) Pick up a special scavenger hunt bag at North Pocono Public Library's front desk and take it home to have some colorful fun inside or out! Available while supplies last. No registration is required.
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Safari Petting Zoo will bring a special animal for the children to see. All ages. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. This summer's theme is "Color Our World," and you are never to young to help do that! Designers in Diapers is an art-based program for our youngest library littles. Each month we will make a different piece of art. 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.
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Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a special storytime and lunch with a guest reader from The Wright Center for Community Health. Each child will get to pick out a backpack to help them get ready for school. Space is limited. Contact the library at 570-562-1234 to register.
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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
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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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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade. 2nd Graders are welcome. Please register for each date you plan to attend. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science. We will be outside as weather permits. For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten. Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program. July and August to be added soon. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org […]
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Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science. We will be outside as weather permits. For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten. Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program. July and August to be added soon. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org […]
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** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. ** Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department's Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to  paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science […] |
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Friday, July 25 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time. No registration is required.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Everyone loves bubbles! Did you know you could help "Color Our World" with them? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make your own painting with bubbles! 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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Monday, July 28 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Sculpt with us at North Pocono Public Library using model magic clay, then take your creations home to dry. Online Registration is Required.
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Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys at this evening edition of our Block Party! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
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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
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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.
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Kids in Pre-K - Kindergarten and their families will view a popular PBS Kids show, participate in hands-on activity, listen to storytime and receive a free storybook to take home. Registration is requred. Contact the library at 570-562-1234. |
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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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Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Create a fun piece of art using washable paint and an unexpected paint brush at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Create a fun piece of art using washable paint and an unexpected paint brush at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
Free
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All Day on Thursday, July 31 (Youth Programming) Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we're making bug hotels! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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Discover Bats!In this exciting program presented by the Carbon County Environmental Education Center, we’ll bust some common bat myths and learn the real truth about these amazing animals. Look at the myths and reality of bats—then zoom in on the nine bat species that live right here in Pennsylvania! Family Event
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Join us for an evening of Moana! We will watch Moana at 4:00 PM, and Moana 2 at 6:00 PM! For families. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Miss Jenna to explore “Fish and Sun” by Sergio Ruzzier. We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and play hide and seek together! This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed […]
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Come have twice the foamy fun with two foamy experiments that are sure to be a blast! We will be making Elephant Toothpaste and mixing Diet Coke and Mentos to make geysers. Let's get messy and foamy as we learn about chemical and physical reactions! For kids in grades 4 through 6. Please call the […]
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Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours and re-imagine a book cover and create one that tells the story your way. For Grades K-12. Registration is Required. |

