Lackawanna County Library System

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries.
Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings.
Family Event
Sponsored by the Lackawanna County Library System.
Can’t make it? No worries! Ryan the BugMan will be visiting all the Lackawanna County Library System libraries throughout the week.

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge brings the colorful world of insects to the library. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Dog Man Day
2025-07-18 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us for Dog Man Day! Get to know Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man through crafts and activities at our all-day event!

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-25 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Ryan the Bugman
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
with Ryan the Bugman All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Contact 570-562-1234.

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-18 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings.

All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Colorful World of Bugs
2025-07-18 15:30 - 16:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 18 at 3:30 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Experience the world of entomology like never before as we learn how bugs use color to survive. Everyone will have the opportunity to touch and hold the live insects Ryan brings to North Pocono Public Library!
Registration is Required.

The Wild Robot Family Movie Night
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch The Wild Robot movie and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Mini Painters' Day
2025-07-19 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Paint your own mini canvas to be displayed in our new Children’s Library Art Gallery! Painters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join us for a relaxing afternoon of colorful expression. Small canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Upside Down Art
2025-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Explore the process Michelangelo used to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel – lying on his back! We will create a similar scenario for our young artists to make masterpieces of their own. For grades K-12.
Registration is required.

Lego Club: Glasses Building Challenge
2025-07-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special LEGO Club meeting where we invite you to decorate your own pair of glasses with LEGO! We’ll provide the glasses, and you’ll be invited to take home as many LEGO as you can fit on them. One pair per child, while supplies last.
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Color Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-21 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, July 21
(Youth Programming)
Pick up a special scavenger hunt bag at North Pocono Public Library’s front desk and take it home to have some colorful fun inside or out! Available while supplies last.
No registration is required.

Safari Farm Petting Zoo
2025-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Safari Petting Zoo will bring a special animal for the children to see.
All ages. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Designers in Diapers
2025-07-21 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This summer’s theme is “Color Our World,” and you are never to young to help do that! Designers in Diapers is an art-based program for our youngest library littles. Each month we will make a different piece of art.
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Improv Games
2025-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for quick thinking, big laughs, and tons of fun! Join us for fun and engaging group-based activities that spark creativity. No scripts, no pressure—just pure playful energy and teamwork.
For ages 8-12.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Festival of Stories Trivia Review-Grades 4-5
2025-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 4-5 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session will be repeated on Tuesday July 29, again from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 6-8 will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 PM today and on July 29 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Festival of Stories Trivia Review-Grades 6-8
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 6-8 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session will be repeated on Tuesday July 29, again from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 4-5 will meet from 5:00 to 6:00 PM today and on July 29 from 5:00 to6:00 PM.

Paws To Read
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you like dogs? How about reading? Well, we have a program just for you! Join us on the third Monday of the month to meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested and can be done by visiting or calling the library at 570-562-1234. Ages 4 and up.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-07-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-22 13:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Library Lunch Day - Stories and snacks with your favorite stuffie!
2025-07-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a special storytime and lunch with a guest reader from The Wright Center for Community Health. Each child will get to pick out a backpack to help them get ready for school. Space is limited. Contact the library at 570-562-1234 to register.

Terrific Tales
2025-07-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 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.

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-23 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!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Messy Science July
2025-07-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-07-24 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.
July and August to be added soon.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Home Tweet Home: Family Fun Birdhouse Painting
2025-07-24 11:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. **

Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art during the month of September. This collaborative art project brings together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together—one birdhouse at a time!

For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Blocks & Bubbles
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 25 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time.
No registration is required.
