Lackawanna County Library System

Play-Doh Free Play
2026-07-14 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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

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.

Toddler Tumble Time
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

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

Dinosaur Perlers
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Are you ready to make some dino-mite art? In this class we’ll be making Perler art- fusing beads together to make pixelated art, this time of DINOSAURS! We’ll be able to make designs of the great beasts of the Mesozoic using a little bit of science and a lot of creativity! This program is for children ages 6 to 11.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-07-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-17 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! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Blocks and Bubbles
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Blocks and Bubbles
Friday, July 17 at 10:00-11:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Play and grow at the library! Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Come for the whole hour or pop in just for a little while.
At the end of the clean-up, we’ll have some bubble popping fun. This program is intended for ages 1-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
No registration required.

Storytime
2026-07-17 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

Jurassic StoryTime
2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Read, roar, and rampage together as we make new friends at Storytime. Ages 0-5. Registration is required.

Library Play Dates
2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us in a laid-back, welcoming space for littles to play and explore together! Each session will have a different play “theme.” July 10th will be building, and July 17th will be transportation. To register, call the library at 570-562-1234. For ages 6 months to 6 years.

WVIA's PBS Kids in the Classroom
2026-07-17 11:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our friends from WVIA for a fun-filled event designed for preschool and kindergarten students. The program features a PBS Kids show with characters kids know and love, a hands-on craft, and a cozy storytime! To wrap up the visit, each child will receive a free storybook to take home.
For children ages 3 to 6. Families welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Little Farmers Club
2026-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Little Farmers Club is a monthly program designed to bring farming basics for our younger kids. For age 4-7.
This month, Miss Kristin will be here to teach us all about sunflowers!
This program is free but registration is required.
