Get ready to groove at the Kids’ Silent Disco! This fun-filled event lets little ones dance to their own beat with wireless headphones, colorful lights, and kid-friendly tunes. It’s a joyful way to burn energy, spark creativity, and celebrate the arts—all in a safe, sensory-friendly environment! All tech will be provided. This event part of […]
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Join us for a very special story time with author and certified K-9 handler Kendra Lapsansky and her real-life search and rescue dog, Manny! Kendra will read aloud from her children’s book Manny Has a Mission, based on a true rescue mission she and Manny undertook on the Appalachian Trail, and educate you about the […]
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3 events,
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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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Tuesday, September 30 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required to attend.
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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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2 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings 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.
Free
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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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Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. (Children & Teen Programming) Craft the afternoon away! Design a canvas pencil pouch using fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17. No registration required.
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Unleash your creativity! Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques. For ages 5-11, must be in at least Kindergarten. Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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3 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
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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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Step into the spotlight and join us for a dazzling celebration of Taylor Swift’s brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl! ✨ On Friday, October 3, Swifties of all ages are invited to gather for an unforgettable evening of music, games, and glamour. Test your Taylor knowledge with trivia and lyric challenges, craft your own […]
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Join University of Scranton graduate occupational therapy students for an afternoon of puppetry, puppet-making, and friendship! University students will begin by presenting a series of short, interactive puppet shows that will explore themes of friendship, empathy, and community. Next, it will be your turn to be the creator and puppeteer by designing and making your […] |
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Monday, October 6 at 10:30 (Children's Programming) Learn about fire safety! Meet firefighters from the Covington Independent Fire Company at North Pocono Public Library and learn how to stay safe in the event of a fire. For children of all ages and their families. Recommended for homeschool families to complete the PA requirements for fire […]
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Join Miss Jenna to explore There was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin by Lucille Colandro. We will read the story together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate all things Fall! This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read […]
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5 events,
Due to the set-up of the Friends of the North Pocono Public Library Book Sale we will not have Preschool Stories this week.
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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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Join us for a very special storytime featuring the PA One Book selection for 2025, Arlo Draws an Octopus, with time after to draw and doodle your own colorful critter! For kids ages 3 through 7. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
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5 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings 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.
Free
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Join us for a special book reading of Manny Has a Mission by Karen Lapsansky, a heartwarming story about a real-life search and rescue dog. After the story, we’ll dive into the world of search and rescue dogs—what they do, how they help people, and which breeds are best suited for this important job. Plus, […]
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All Day on Thursday, October 9 (Children's Programming) Celebrate Fall! Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit to make at home. This month we are making a pumpkin sign for fall. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last. No registration required.
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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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Dress up in your spookiest attire and join us for a special spooky and silly storytime! We’ll celebrate the spooky season with some not-so-scary stories, crafts, and a fun Halloween snack! For kids of all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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2 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
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No one ever knows what do with the insides of a pumpkin. Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make pumpkin oobleck using the pumpkin "guts!" This is sure to be a scary good time! You do not want to miss it! For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3. Lackawanna County […]
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Learn about the amazing animals that inhabit our area with Pocono Wildlife! Meet some of their animal ambassadors, learn about animal habitats, and find out how we can safely live near our wildlife. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. All ages are welcome. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 […]
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Experience fall with all of your senses! We will have sensory activities for everyone, from fall-themed bins for babies to messy pumpkin experiments and more. Drop in anytime during the scheduled program window to play and experiment with us. For all ages. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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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 ease into the new school year with games of logic, strategy and spatial reasoning. Kids won't even know they are working on important problem solving skills. […]
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3 events,
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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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Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 A.M. (Childrens Programming) 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 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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3 events,
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings 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.
Free
 Let's get ready for spooky season! We will make masks for us and our dolls, have a spooky snack, and of course, playtime in the dollhouse! For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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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 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 Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week! |
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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1 event,
Make your own miniature jack-o’-lanterns out of clay! Shape, design, and paint your perfect autumn pumpkin any way you please. Air-dry clay and all other needed supplies will be provided. For kids ages 3 and up. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Are you curious about poop? Join Susie Maguire, poop expert, to ask questions and learn fascinating facts about human, animal, and insect poop! Visit us for The Poop Museum to meet: The world’s messiest pooper The animal that has poop attack powers The animal that uses poop as protection The rainbow pooper The animal that […]
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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 […]
Free
The world is full of gruesomely gross, wildly weird and incredibly cool things - all waiting to be explored! Spark your curiosity with science that will make you say, "EW! No way!" Join us for a silly, fun program that will uncover: real world zombies fish that climb trees an animal that can chop off […]
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Do you like dogs? How about reading? Well, we have a program just for you! Join us on the third Monday of the month to meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested and can be done by visiting or calling the library at 570-562-1234.  Ages 4 and up. |
8 events,
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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, October 21 at 10:30 A.M. (Childrens Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
7 events,
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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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Wednesday, October 22 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at the Library for some hands-on, educational fun! This year we will meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Our experiences will be designed for grades K-4, but all ages are welcome. For October, we […]
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4 events,
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy. […]
Free
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 […] Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week! |
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
Free
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1 event,
Calling all Minecraft lovers! Come flex your engineering muscles with cooperative building activities in this fan-favorite game on our Nintendo Switch 2! Do some real-life building with Minecraft-themed LEGO sets, and other building sets, and enjoy a themed snack. For kids in grades 4 through 6. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
Free
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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 |
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Monday, October 27 at 10:00 A.M. (Children's Programming) Play and grow at North Pocono Public Library! Children ages 5 and under are invited to join us in the community room for free play with a variety of blocks and toys. At the end of the clean-up, we'll have some bubble popping fun. No registration is […] 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
Come in costume for a special Halloween celebration of First Friends! There will be spooky stories, songs, and dancing! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
Free
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6 events,
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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, October 28 at 10:30 A.M. (Childrens Programming) 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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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join Cal and Newbery for a special Halloween-themed story time! Come in costume for a parade throughout the Library! All ages are welcome to attend. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
Free
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
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5 events,
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy. […]
Free
Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
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Thursday, October 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Color your way to a happier mood at North Pocono Public Library in the childrens' area! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided so that you can drop in any time during event hours. All ages welcome. No registration is required. |
7 events,
Be sure to stop by the Library on Halloween this year! We will have plenty of treats! Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764 Halloween is here, and it's time to show off those costumes! Stop by the Circulation Desk anytime during the day on October 31st to get a treat from our staff to celebrate. All ages are welcome to stop by. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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All Day on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 (Children and Teen Programming) Get Treated at North Pocono Public Library! Don't forget North Pocono Public Library when you make your trick-or-treat rounds! We will be giving out non-edible treats all day on Friday and Saturday. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All ages welcome. […] 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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All Day on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 (Children and Teen Programming) Get Treated at North Pocono Public Library! Don't forget North Pocono Public Library when you make your trick-or-treat rounds! We will be giving out non-edible treats all day on Friday and Saturday. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All ages welcome. […] Love cute characters and solving puzzles? Then you will love Puyo Puyo Tetris 2! Enter a new puzzle-solving adventure where the world-renowned Tetris and Japan's beloved Puyo Puyo series blend their legendary gameplay together! For kids in grades 4 through 6. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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