Lackawanna County Library System

First Friends
2026-07-13 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Read to Dogs
2026-07-13 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 13 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Read to Dogs
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the North Pocono Public Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2026-07-13 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We know that Kindergarten is a big adjustment for everyone in the family! Join us for this six-week series where children will practice activities they will need to know in Kindergarten, like sitting politely for circle time, imaginative play activities, and daily school routines all in a fun, welcoming setting! All activities will be centered around a theme that is aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills.
Intended for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

4-H Fabric Arts Club
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library will host a monthly 4-H Fabric Arts Club for kids ages 8-12. All supplies are provided. This beginner friendly club offers a safe space to learn a new skill in fabric arts with instructions led by the Lackawanna County 4-H. Registration is required as space is limited.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-07-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.

Art in the Park
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Covington Park, 307 Winship Road, Moscow, PA, 18444, United States
Tuesday, July 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet North Pocono Public Library at Lackawanna County Covington Park for a day of fun in the sun with friends, crafts, snacks, and more! This event is friendly to children of all ages and free to the public.
No registration required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-14 10:30, 2026-07-15 10:30, 2026-07-16 10:30 | 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

Kids Dig It
2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join members of The Garden Project for a story and hands-on fun in North Pocono Public Library’s community garden. Each program will start inside the Library’s community room. Recommended for ages 3-7.
Registration required.

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Previous registration was required, this is a continuing series that started on June 23.
Is your little one heading off to kindergarten at the end of the Summer? Join Teacher Kaedy for a six weeklong Cruise into Kindergarten program that will be running every Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. from June 24 until July 29. Registration is required and limited. By registering you are committing to attending each of the 6-week courses. This program was made possible by a grant supporting Early Literacy from Peoples Security Bank & Trust, Commonwealth Charitable Management.
If this program is full please call the library at 570-489-1765 to be put on a waitlist.

Toddler Tumble Time
2026-07-14 11:30, 2026-07-15 11:30, 2026-07-16 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Play-Doh Free Play
2026-07-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Science Heroes: Digging It
2026-07-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us with Science Heroes!
*Harness the power of pressure and energy with our Toilet Tornado™!
*Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with our Disappearing Polymer™!
*Observe the effects of physical explosions, angles, and trajectory with our Hydro-Cannon™!
*And more!
Family Event
Geared towards ages 5-11.

Felt Poster Art Afternoon for KIDS
2026-07-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is throwing it back to the 90’s with a Felt Poster Art Afternoon for youth. Teens 12-17 are invited to color some felt dinosaur posters at 2:00 P.M. while enjoying a famous dinosaur movie on the new TV. Then at 4:30 kids ages 6-11 will get their turn relaxing, coloring, chatting, and watching dinosaurs on the TV. Supplies are limited; registration is required. This program was made possible with a generous donation from the Friends of the Valley Community Library.
If online registration is full, please call the library at 570-489-1765 to be placed on the waitlist.

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-07-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration and supports school readiness.
This program runs Tuesdays July 7, 14, and 21 and August 4, 11, and 18. Pre-registration is required.

Summer Fun Time
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up. Ages 5-12.

Terrific Tales
2026-07-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Aquatic Dino Camp
2026-07-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is excited to host the 4-H for an exciting Aquatic Dino Camp on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 A.M. This special program will feature activities, games, and learning all about aquatic dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles that lived in the oceans millions of year ago. There will be activities involving water so expect to be outside and we encourage you to bring a towel. This program is for kids ages 5+. Registration is required.

Pretty Pebbles
2026-07-15 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We’ve got rocks, we’ve got paint. Come on down and show us what you can make! Paint them bright with stripes and dots or however you want, think outside the box. You can add some googly eyes for a summertime friend. We want to see some pretty rocks!
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

School Readiness Storytime
2026-07-15 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.

Danger Club: Dinosaur Terrariums
2026-07-15 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come recreate a dinosaur habitat inside a tiny terrarium! We will build our terrariums with real and artificial plants, and choose a miniature dinosaur figure to wander our tiny landscapes. Join Ms. Meghan for this roaring good time!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

School Readiness Storytime
2026-07-15 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.

Messy Science July
2026-07-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-07-16 11:15 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Summer Story Time
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary for stories and a craft! Space is limited and registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up. *Please note: Monday and Thursdays will be identical each week, so only register for one session. For ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old.

Lego Club
2026-07-16 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
