Lackawanna County Library System

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-08-19 10:30, 2026-08-20 10:30, 2026-08-20 18:00, 2026-08-25 10:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Little Builders' Party
2026-08-19 11:30, 2026-08-20 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 through 8 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

School Readiness Storytime
2026-08-19 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-5pm-1/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

School Readiness Storytime
2026-08-19 18:00 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-6pm/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Lego Club
2026-08-20 14:00, 2026-08-23 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Toddler Time
2026-08-21 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, August 21 at 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at the North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended 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
2026-08-21 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2026-08-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Friday for picnics on the library lawn! Bring your lunches, and we will supply the blankets! This event is weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG for Beginners
2026-08-21 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Attention Duelists! Join us at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library to learn the basics of playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game! Bring your own deck, or learn how to build a deck with the cards you’ve already collected. Learn how to summon monsters and cast spells through a step-by-step guide using trial decks at the library. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Coloring Club
2026-08-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Hoppers Family Movie Night
2026-08-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next Family Movie Night on Friday August 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. We’ll watch Hoppers and enjoy some treats and snacks too!
Mabel is an energetic animal lover who discovers a revolutionary technology that allows humans to transfer their consciousness into lifelike robotic animals. Using this “hopper” technology to inhabit a robotic beaver, Mabel attempts to communicate directly with animals and protect a local nature habitat from a smooth-talking mayor who wants to destroy it
For all ages. Please register.

Sensory Awareness with the Pocono Environmental Education Center
2026-08-22 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
How do we observe the world? Through our senses! Focusing on touch, smell, and sight, our friends from the Pocono Environmental Education Center will offer hands-on activities to help us learn more about how we perceive our environment.
For kids of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Water Play
2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our splash pad and water toys will be available outside every Monday and every Saturday, weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

All About Entomology
2026-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
What really is a “bug” and why do they bother us? We’ll cover insect anatomy, their lifecycles and just what is metamorphosis. Then we will observe insects in some common areas outside with our field tools. This program is for children and their families.

The Curiosity Club: Summer Slime
2026-08-22 14:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the end of summer with a special beach slime! You will even take your slime home in your own mini sand pail!

We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

End of SummerQuest Celebration!
2026-08-23 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
** This event was postponed due to weather. Please Join us on Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 PM for the party.** Celebrate the end of a FOAM-tastic SummerQuest season at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library! Kids are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun with That Foam Party Guy‘s foam cannon and bubbles, plus music, summer treats, dancing, and plenty of games for all ages. Join us as we celebrate another summer of reading and learning!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
For children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Grab & Go: Pinwheels
2026-08-24 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, August 24
(Youth Programming)
Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This week, we are making pinwheels. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

First Friends
2026-08-24 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

No Preschool Stories today!
2026-08-25 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
There will be no Preschool Stories program today. See you next month!
However, the Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile will be visiting us today from 10:00 AM-12:00PM in our parking lot! Come visit and check it out!

Little Explorers Science Lab
2026-08-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to explore, experiment, and make a mess! Designed for our youngest library friends, this hands-on program invites children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to discover science through fun, messy activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and sensory play.
For ages 2-5 (not yet entering Kindergarten)
This program will also be offered at 11:00 AM.
Please register for one time. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Little Explorers Science Lab
2026-08-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to explore, experiment, and make a mess! Designed for our youngest library friends, this hands-on program invites children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to discover science through fun, messy activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and sensory play.
For ages 2-5 (not yet entering Kindergarten)
This program will also be offered at 10:00 AM.
Please register for one time. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Family Place: Play & Learn
2026-08-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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.

Novel Thoughts: "Animorphs"
2026-08-25 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
What would you do if you had the power to transform into any animal and use that power to save the world? When Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco encounter a mysterious visitor one night, they are given an incredible ability: the power to morph into animals. But with an alien invasion threatening Earth, they quickly discover that this gift comes with a huge responsibility. Join Ms. Meghan and the Novel Thoughts Book Club as we dive into Animorphs: The Invasion, an exciting new adaptation of the beloved bestselling series. Follow the adventure, discuss the story, and connect with fellow readers.
Pick up your Lit-Loot boxes starting Saturday, August 1!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
