Lackawanna County Library System

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-04-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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)
2026-04-24 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
2026-04-24 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)
2026-04-24 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
2026-04-24 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

Kids Creation Station
2026-04-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Monthly crafting hobby group. Kids are invited to do premade crafts provided by the library, or to bring in their own hobby craft.
-Ages: 3 to 11 (Children Only)

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-25, 2026-04-27, 2026-04-28 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026
Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will be on Saturday, May 16.
Questions can be emailed to Jgreenfeder@albright.org or fcontreras@albright.org

Mini Art Day: Crafting a Kaleidoscope
2026-04-25 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Creating a beautiful display of shapes and colors can be much simpler than you think! Children ages 4 and up are welcome to join us as we put together our very own kaleidoscopes out of paper towel rolls. Miss Rachel will help to make and decorate each one to make it uniquely yours!
For kids ages 4 and older, please. This craft will contain very small pieces including beads.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Community Clean-up: Winton
2026-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Sarah Bratty Park, Jessup, Winton Rd & Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Jessup, PA, 18403, United States
Our Community Cleanups in partnership with the NEPA Sierra Club, Lackawanna County Environmental Office, and Keep NEPA Beautiful are back! Join us on Sunday, April 26 at 11:00 A.M. as we cleanup along Winton Street and Trailhead in Jessup. With our Best Practice’s Award-Winning Litter Study we take an in-depth look at what litter we are finding at each location. This year we are thrilled to be partnering with the Lackawanna Heritage Valley to include an invasive plant removal along this section of trail. Come learn about invasive plants, how to remove them, and hold conversations about the correlation between invasive plants and litter. This event is family-friendly and geared towards ages 8 and older. We will be in the woods and alongside the road, so parents must stay with their children. If you have a Community Cleanup Shirt from a previous cleanup, please wear that. You are welcome to bring your own gloves and trash grabbers. Trash bags, gloves, vest, and road signs are provided by Keep NEPA Beautiful.
Advanced registration is required at sierraclub.org/Pennsylvania

Lego Club
2026-04-26 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

Cruise Into Kindergarten AM Session
2026-04-27 10:00 - 10:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 3
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Registration is Closed.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
An evening session will also be offered at 5:00 PM.

Blocks & Bubbles
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 27 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Play and grow at the library!
Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. At the end of the clean-up, we’ll have some bubble popping fun. Recommended for ages 1-5.
No registration required.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-27 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

Little Farmers
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Homeschool Program
A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H.
For ages 4-7.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

First Friends
2026-04-27 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

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-04-27 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 3
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Registration is Closed.
If program is full please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
A morning session will be offered 10:00 AM.

Spring ASL
2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Beginner ASL (American Sign Language) at the Valley Community Library invites kids, teens, and adults ages 8 and older to learn together. Come learn some Spring words and phrases with our instructor Nicole Miller on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 P.M. This program will be taught by a lifelong ASL user, Nicole Miller, and Daphne MacLeod, an experienced interpreter. Between the two presenters, attendees will get to see full conversations in ASL and see examples of how various people learn this language. Registration is required.

Homeschool Science Fair - Deadline
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Tuesday, April 28 is the last day to submit applications for the Valley Community Library’s first Homeschool Science Fair for grades 4th through 8th. On May 16, we encourage you to visit us and see the amazing science projects the students have worked on. Note, this is just the date to turn in the paper application; actual projects are due on the day of the science fair.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-04-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-28 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.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-04-28 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

No Preschool Stories Today
2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
See You Next Week!

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2026-04-28 15:30 | 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

I Survived! Book Club
2026-04-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Do you love the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis? This book club is for you. Join the Lackawanna County Library System as we explore historical adventures with a special book discussion series featuring “I Survived” by Lauren Tarshis. Participate in one, a few or all! For more information contact your individual Library.
The Valley Community Library will hold a book club on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00 P.M. about I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916. Put your copy of the book or the graphic novel on hold today.

Family Place
2026-04-28 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.

Working Dog Club
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for our new Working Dog series with 4-H! We’ll be learning everything there is to know about working dog breeds and the jobs they do out in the field.
This month our special guest will be a police dog!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Novel Thoughts: "The Mighty Macy"
2026-04-28 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When Macy can’t wait to read the next book in her favorite new series, she discovers her school library’s hours have been cut. Now Macy, with the help of her friends, and some encouraging poems from her dad, must learn how to find her voice and advocate for herself and her community. Pick up your Lit Loot box starting April 1st and come work on finding your own voice at this month’s Novel Thoughts!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
