Our Community Cleanups in partnership with the NEPA Sierra Club, Lackawanna County Environmental Office, and Keep NEPA Beautiful are back! Join us on Sunday, April 26 at 11:00 A.M. as we cleanup along Winton Street and Trailhead in Jessup. With our Best Practice's Award-Winning Litter Study we take an in-depth look at what litter we […]
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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 |
8 events,The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026 Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will […]
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Monday, April 27 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Play and grow at the library! Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. At the end of the clean-up, we'll have some bubble popping fun. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required.
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A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 3 Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You […] 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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10 events,The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026 Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will […]
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Tuesday, April 28 is the last day to submit applications for the Valley Community Library’s first Homeschool Science Fair for grades 4th through 8th. On May 16, we encourage you to visit us and see the amazing science projects the students have worked on. Note, this is just the date to turn in the paper […]
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Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) See You Next Week! 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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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
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Tummy Time is a crucial activity for babies to build muscles in their neck, shoulders, and arms. Caregivers and babies are invited to socialize while the babies work on these skills at the Valley Community Library. We will also include a book and music for a well-balanced program. Space is limited. Registration is 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 Join our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome! |
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! 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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1 event,Ready, Set, Warp! Race across 24 tracks and choose from 23 iconic Sonic characters. Warp to 15 crossworlds using Travel Rings and use unpredictability to your advantage as you change the landscape of each track! 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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A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 4 Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You […] 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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A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 4 Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You […] |
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Tuesday, May 5 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. 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 on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
RSVP Now
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Ready, Set, Warp! Race across 24 tracks and choose from 23 iconic Sonic characters. Warp to 15 crossworlds using Travel Rings and use unpredictability to your advantage as you change the landscape of each track! 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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All Day on Thursday, May 7 (Children's Programming) 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 a necklace for Mother's Day. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last. No […]
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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 May. 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 our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome! |
5 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.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! 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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2 events,Ever wonder how popping boba pearls are made? The process is called Spherification, and it shapes liquid into gel-like spheres that pop in your mouth! Come try out this modern cooking technique to enjoy your own popping boba drink with Ms. Meghan. For children in grades 4 through 6. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine […]
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The Pokémon Card Game has stood the test of time as one of the easiest trading card games to learn, and now that we know how to play, it’s time to make our own decks! Learn concepts like card advantage, tempo, and curving to build a lean, mean, prize-taking machine- Pikachu is optional. Once we’ve […]
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A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 5 Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You […] 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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A Math and Science Club Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting. We will celebrate America250 by highlighting American innovations over the next few months. For Ages 5-10, must be in at least Kindergarten. Please register. If program is full please email Miss […]
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Tuesday, May 12 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. Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. What do a blueberry, a hotdog, and a bookshelf all have in common? They are all compound words! When two smaller words combine to make a new word, we get a compound word. For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade. 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
RSVP Now
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Ever wonder how popping boba pearls are made? The process is called Spherification, and it shapes liquid into gel-like spheres that pop in your mouth! Come try out this modern cooking technique to enjoy your own popping boba drink with Ms. Meghan. For children in grades 4 through 6. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine […]
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Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 A.M. (Children's Programming) This fun and interactive program at North Pocono Public Library and led by Lackawanna County 4H will introduce preschool children (ages 3-6) to farms and farm animals. Registration is required. Only register children.
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Join our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome!
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Thursday, May 14 from 3:30 to 5:00 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'll be creating butterfly art using chalk pastels! No registration is required. |
5 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.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
RSVP Now
Free
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,Bring some magic home with you from this Mini Art Day where we will learn how to make flower crowns with Miss Rachel! Artificial flowers and all other supplies will be provided, as well as real dandelions for anyone who would like to make a simple, classic crown out of real flowers! For kids ages […]
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A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 6 Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You […] 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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A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 6 Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You […] |
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Tuesday, May 19 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. Ever wonder what it would have been like to be a kid during the American Revolution? Find out how Nathaniel Fox survived during the revolution and celebrate 250 years of America with two nights of colonial crafts. Sign up and pick up your Lit Loot boxes while supplies last starting Friday, May 1! For kids […]
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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During Addy Walker’s time in the 1860s, it was common to spatter paint over pressed leaves or shapes to give furniture, pillows and even lampshades a new look. Join us for this month's American Girl Doll Club where we will try this technique and learn about Addy’s story. For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 […]
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Join us for free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys. For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome!
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Thursday, May 21 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. (Children's Programming) Join fellow brick builders at North Pocono Public Library and enjoy free play with our LEGO blocks. Families are welcome to drop in any time during the event hours. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Block Heads LEGO® Club meets once monthly on the 3rd […] |
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.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
RSVP Now
Free
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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Tuesday, May 26 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. 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 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. |
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2 events,Join our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome!
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Thursday, May 28 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Color your way to a happier mood at North Pocono Public Library in the children's 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. |
3 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
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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. |
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