Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Preschool Stories: Letter C
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 23 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-30 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..

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2025-09-23 15:30 - 16:30 | 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

Cook What You Grow
2025-09-23 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a hands-on class designed for students and their parents to discover what to do with the fresh produce growing in their gardens. Together, you’ll learn simple and delicious ways to prepare and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your hard work. 🌱🍅🥕
This program will help families make the connection between growing food and eating what they grow, turning garden harvests into tasty, healthy meals.
🔗 Registration is required through 4-H. Please email KLS5017@psu.edu to register

Terrific Tales
2025-09-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-01 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.

Homeschool Hub: Cardboard Characters
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 24 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at the Library for some hands-on, educational fun! This year we will meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Our experiences will be designed for grades K-4, but all ages are welcome.
For September, we will be using our imagination to design our own characters and then create 3D versions of our designs using 3DuxDesign modeling materials. At the end of the program, there will be time to “show and tell” our creations to the rest of the group. Participants will be introduced to the basics of the design thinking process, review geometric shapes, hone fine motor skills by drafting and building, and practice communication skills by sharing their design with the group.
Registration is required.

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | 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: Diner Days
2025-09-24 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s explore Maryellen’s world of sock hops, poodle skirts, and, of course, diners! We will make doll-sized diner food out of clay, have a snack, read a story, and then play in the dollhouse!
For kids in Kindergarten and older.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Color Me Happy
2025-09-25 14:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 25 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Boost your mood and color at North Pocono Public Library in the childrens’ area! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided. All ages welcome.
No registration is required.

"Goodbye, Summer; Hello, Autumn" Storytime
2025-09-25 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the changing of the seasons by remembering your favorite moments that made this summer beautiful. Join Miss Rachel in welcoming the colors of the new season with stories, crafts, songs, and snacks, as we say “Goodbye” to summer, and “Hello” to autumn.
For families with kids of all ages
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-09-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-03 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.

Growing Vegetable Soup Storywalk®
2025-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come join us for a drop-in outdoor reading event! Enjoy a leisurely stroll as you read “Growing Vegetable Soup” by Lois Ehlert together, and then take part in a fun craft activity related to the story.
Please register.
Family Event
Geared Towards Preschool-Grade 2
“The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.”

Once Upon an Orchestra
2025-09-27 10:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
What do you get when you mix storytime with live musicians? “Once Upon an Orchestra,” a lively, interactive program that blends music and storytelling! Join musicians from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic as they tell a story with special music, bringing favorite children’s books to life and stirring imaginations through the power of music and creativity.
This event part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival.
For children ages 2 through 6 and their families.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Music and Movement
2025-09-27 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Children are invited to sing, dance, and explore music together in a lively and interactive setting. Through activities such as stories, singing, dancing, and basic musical exploration, participants develop physical coordination and language skills. The program fosters both physical growth and early language development.
For kids ages 2 through 4.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Pumpkin Painting Party
2025-09-27 12:30 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for pumpkin painting during the Scarecrow Festival!
All supplies will be provided as well as snacks for the kids.
This program is free but registration is required. For ages 5 to 12.
Sponsored by the Wright Center.

Kids' Silent Disco
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get ready to groove at the Kids’ Silent Disco! This fun-filled event lets little ones dance to their own beat with wireless headphones, colorful lights, and kid-friendly tunes. It’s a joyful way to burn energy, spark creativity, and celebrate the arts—all in a safe, sensory-friendly environment! All tech will be provided.
This event part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival.
For children ages 3 through 10.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Manny Has a Mission
2025-09-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a very special story time with author and certified K-9 handler Kendra Lapsansky and her real-life search and rescue dog, Manny! Kendra will read aloud from her children’s book Manny Has a Mission, based on a true rescue mission she and Manny undertook on the Appalachian Trail, and educate you about the “Knowledgeable K-9 Nose.”
For families with kids of all ages
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Letter D
2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 30 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Music Movement and Me
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through December. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Crafternoon: Color Your Own Pencil Pouch
2025-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Craft the afternoon away!
Design a canvas pencil pouch using fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration required.

Art Explorers
2025-10-02 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, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
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.
