Lackawanna County Library System

Library Littles
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join our Head of Youth Services, Angela, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome!

Toddler Tumble Time
2026-04-16 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

Block Heads LEGO® Club
2026-04-16 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, April 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join fellow brick builders at North Pocono Public Library and enjoy free play with our LEGO blocks. Families are welcome to drop in any time during the event hours. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Block Heads LEGO® Club meets once monthly on the 3rd Thursday.
No registration is required.

Stories & Design with an Architect!
2026-04-16 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special storytime to celebrate National Architecture Week with Cal and our friends from the PA American Institute of Architects. They will read stories, discuss their jobs, and help us design our own spaces with a fun craft!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-17, 2026-04-18, 2026-04-20, 2026-04-21 | 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

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-04-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-17 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 too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-04-17 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
2026-04-17 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

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-04-17 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.

Little Farmers Club
2026-04-17 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 about chickens!
This program is free but registration is required.

Coloring Club
2026-04-17 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

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale Preview
2026-04-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1301 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Preview sale for Friends members. Join or renew your membership at the sale. Annual Friends membership is $10/individual or $15/family.
Browse through thousands of adult, teen, and children’s books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs. Prices $.25 – $2.00. Credit cards accepted. If possible, please bring your own bags for your purchases. Proceeds benefit the library through the purchase of new materials, programs, and much more!

Peter Rabbit 2 Family Movie Night
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun evening as we watch Peter Rabbit 2 and enjoy treats and snacks too!
Peter, feeling misunderstood and unappreciated by his adopted family, leaves the garden for the big city. There, he joins a group of older animals, gets involved in a heist, and must decide what kind of bunny he wants to be.
For all ages. Please register.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale
2026-04-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1301 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Browse through thousands of adult, teen, and children’s books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs. Prices $.25 – $2.00. Credit cards accepted. If possible, please bring your own bags for your purchases. Proceeds benefit the library through the purchase of new materials, programs, and much more!

First Friends
2026-04-18 10:30, 2026-04-20 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

The Curiosity Club: Peat Pot Planting
2026-04-18 14:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to celebrate Earth Day! We will plant seeds in peat pods that can be planted into the ground and seedlings in pots we will paint!
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

National Library Week
2026-04-19 09:00 - 2026-04-25 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 20 to Saturday, April 25 during Open Hours
(Children, Teen, and Adult Programming)
Stop by North Pocono Public Library during National Library Week for a scavenger hunt for all ages! Explore the library for clues and receive a prize when you finish.
No registration required.

Lego Club
2026-04-19 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
2026-04-20 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 2
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.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-20 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

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-04-20 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 2
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.

Paws To Read
2026-04-20 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! Meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234. Ages 4 and up.

Rainbow Slime Time
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Squeeze, squish, and mix your own rainbow colors to create your own bright slime to take home and enjoy!
For Grades 1-6. Registration is required.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-04-21 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.
