Lackawanna County Library System

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2026-02-24 15:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Family Place
2026-02-24 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: "My Teacher is an Alien"
2026-02-24 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Susan Simmons can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird. She just doesn’t know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face—and realizes that “Mr. Smith” is really an alien! Join Ms. Meghan for a book club that’s out of this world.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Terrific Tales
2026-02-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-25 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.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-02-25 10:30, 2026-02-26 10:30, 2026-02-26 18:00 | 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

Homeschool Hub: Marshmallow Snowflakes
2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for some hands-on, educational fun! Enjoy a hands-on activity with marshmallows while we learn about snowflakes and symmetry. Our experiences will be designed for grades K-4, but all ages are welcome.
Registration is required. Only register for the number of children attending, do not include adults.

LEGO Construction Crew
2026-02-25 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

American Girl Doll Club: Meet Felicity & Elizabeth
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come celebrate 250 years of America with Felicity and Elizabeth! Join us for a colonial-themed craft and to find out why Felicity and Elizabeth would “Take No Tea” after the Boston Tea Party.
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Color Me Happy
2026-02-26 14:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, February 26 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.

Star-Spangled Heart Bowls
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Celebrate your patriotic spirit by making your own Patriotic Heart Bowl! Learn how to shape a heart-shaped bowl with Experience Pottery, and customize by decorating with your own unique style.
Completed pieces will be fired by Experience Pottery and participants will be notified when they are ready for pickup.
For ages 6-11.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

1, 2, 3, Play With Me Family Place
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Come play, explore, and connect! Enjoy child-directed, open-ended play at our interactive play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to chat with community resource professionals about nutrition, development, and literacy. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Ages newborn to 3 years. Call 570-562-1234 for details.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-02-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-27 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 too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
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
2026-02-27 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

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
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.

Coloring Club
2026-02-27 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

Kid's Creation Station
2026-02-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Children ages 3-11 can try out fun crafts using our Makerspace cart.

STEM with the Olympics
2026-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
We celebrate American athletes, and explore the science and math behind several winter Olympic sports. Come any time between 4:00 and 6:00 PM.
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.

Lunar New Year
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, February 28 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
It’s the Year of the Horse!
Learn about the tradition of the Lunar New Year at North Pocono Public Library with community member, Lisa Sousa. Lisa will teach children ages 5+ about the legend of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals and about this year’s animal. We will also read Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Family and Fun by Mary Man-Kong and The Great Race: Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Christopher Corr and make a craft.
Registration is required. Only register for the number of children attending, do not include adults.

First Friends
2026-02-28 10:30, 2026-03-02 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

Once Upon an Orchestra
2026-02-28 11:30 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Books Come Alive with Music!In this engaging and educational program, children will discover the magical connection between stories and music. Young audiences will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments and experience the excitement of attending a live mini orchestral concert. Talented musicians will bring a beloved book to life, using music to capture the emotion, characters, and themes of the story.
Featured book is about violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Presented by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic.
Family Event

The Curiosity Club: Snowflake Design
2026-02-28 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 to design snowflakes out of different materials! Will you make the strongest, most elaborate, or smallest snowflake? This program is sure to be “snow” much fun! You do not want to miss it!
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

Lego Club
2026-03-01 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

Toddlers on the Move
2026-03-02 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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
