Lackawanna County Library System

Story Explorers: Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors
2025-03-10 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna for the Library’s newest book club, Story Explorers! 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 activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. This month, we will read Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn’s Missing Colors by Kimberly and James Dean. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Preschool Stories: Socks & Shoes
2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for socks and shoes-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Art Explorers
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun and inspiring art session where you’ll get to create your own masterpiece while exploring different artists and art techniques.
For ages 5-11.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Novel Thoughts: Not Another Banned Book
2025-03-11 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Ms. Meghan to read this new, ripped-from-the-headlines middle grade novel about a group of students who must fight book banning at their school to save their club… and the world as they know it.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

The Slime Squad: Avalanche Slime
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to stretch, squish, and experiment! Join us each month for Slime Squad, a hands-on program where we’ll create a new type of slime—think glow-in-the-dark, color-changing, or even magnetic slime! Perfect for youth ages 10 and up, this program is all about creativity, science, and messy fun. All materials are provided, but registration is required to ensure enough supplies. Don’t miss out on the oozy excitement!
Our first slime is going to be Avalanche Slime.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Terrific Tales
2025-03-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-19 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Banned Book Club: New Kid
2025-03-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons. Instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Come read, draw, and talk about why this popular book has been challenged.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-03-12 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids in grades K-4.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating as a guest.

All About Air Plants
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Meet Kristin of Peaches Greens at North Pocono Public Library for a workshop all about air plants. Learn how to care for air plants and take home your own plant.
Registration is required. $7/person program fee.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

1,2,3 Play With Me Family Place
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This program not only encourages family bonding but also provides a chance to make new friends!
We offer two convenient sessions: Thursday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 7:10 P.M., and Friday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to 11:10 A.M. Spaces are limited, so be sure to stop by or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register today!

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-03-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-17 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Children of all ages can stop by the library to search for rainbows around the Library. Registration is not required.

Preschool Craft
2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, March 18 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
There is no story time today! Feel free to drop-in North Pocono Public Library’s children’s area for a make and take craft instead.

Color Me Happy
2025-03-19 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Wednesday, March 19
(Youth Programming)
Boost your mood and color at the library! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided. All ages welcome.
No registration is required.

Danger Club: Seed Bombs
2025-03-19 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spring is almost here, and that means it is time to plant some seeds! Come get ready for spring with Ms. Meghan and make some “Seed Bombs” to get things growing!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

ABC Play with Me
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
A morning session will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

ABC Play with Me
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
An evening session will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.

Zootopia Family Movie Night
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next family movie night! We’ll watch Zootopia and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Reading is DINO-MITE
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A dinosaur reading event for children of all ages. Registration is required.

Cookie Storytime
2025-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Don’t be “choco-late” to hear cookie themed stories and participate in sweet activities featuring the five senses, math, sequencing, and more.
Registration is required.
The Girl Scouts of Troop 50843 from Mayfield will be here selling cookies from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

The Curiosity Club: SunButter Bird Feeders
2025-03-22 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in March to learn all about birds! We will make our own bird feeders using recycled toilet paper rolls, bird seed, and allergy-friendly SunButter. Participants will also decorate their own birdhouses, while supplies last.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Pointillism Painting
2025-03-24 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, March 24 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Try q-tip painting to create colorful art inspired by the famous artist, Georges Seurat, at North Pocono Public Library. For homeschool families.
Registration is required.
