Lackawanna County Library System

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-06 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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

First Friends
2026-04-06 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

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-04-07 10:30, 2026-04-09 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

Preschool Stories: Letter T
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Learn through story and song!
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-07 11:30, 2026-04-08 11:30, 2026-04-09 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

LEGO Crazy
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
April has National Princess Week and National Robotics Week! Use inspiration from your favorite tales and tech to build something special over multiple sessions.
For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-04-07 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.
pre-registration is required.

School Age Funtime
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Block Party
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys. For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

K is for Keystone
2026-04-08 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Special guest, Michele Dembesky from the Daughters of the American Revolution, will join us in costume to help bring the past to life as we celebrate America250 and Pennsylvania!
For kids ages 2-6. Families welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Video Game Club: Splatoon 2
2026-04-08 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Team up with friends to take down enemy inklings and claim victory in this classic Nintendo Switch game!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-04-08 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids ages 5-11.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Little Farmers
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
This fun and interactive program at North Pocono Public Library and led by Lackawanna County 4H will introduce preschool children (ages 3-6) to farms and farm animals.
Registration is required. Only register children.

Library Littles
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Crafternoon: Tulip Painting
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, April 9 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Craft the afternoon away!
Children of all ages are invited to drop in at North Pocono Public Library during the event hours to make a craft project to take home. This month, we’ll be painting a field of tulips using an conventional paintbrush… forks!
No registration is required.

I Survived This Book Club
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you loved the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis? This book club is for you.
We will discuss I Survived The Children’s Blizzard, 1888, perform a science experiment and make a snowstorm to take home.
For ages 8-12
Please register. After registered you can stop by the front desk at Abington Community Library to pick up a copy of the book to keep.

Interested in more “I Survived” book discussion check out the programs below. Check with each library for their registration process.
Valley Community Library: The Shark Attacks of 1916 – Tuesday, April 28, 5:00 P.M.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library: The American Revolution, 1776
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 P.M. and Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 P.M.
Albright Memorial Library: Hurricane Katrina, 2005 – Thursday, June 11, 6:00 P.M.
Nancy Kay Holmes Library: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 – Tuesday, June 16, 4:00 P.M.
Taylor Community Library: The Attach of the Grizzlies, 1967 – Monday, June 22, 1:00 P.M.
Carbondale Public Library: The California Wildfires, 2018 – Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 P.M.
North Pocono Public Library: The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 – Monday, June 29, 11:00 A.M.

Superhero Storytime
2026-04-09 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dress up as your favorite superhero and join us for this SUPER fun storytime! We will read stories about superheroes, share special snacks, and even design our own capes to wear as we save the day!
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

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-04-10 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
2026-04-10 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)
2026-04-10 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
2026-04-10 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

Food Fun for Littles
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Decorate and enjoy some tasty spring time treats! Drop-in any time between 4:00 and 5:00 PM as we have some fun with our food. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) and their caregiver. Please register.

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-11 | 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

Paper Plane Engineering
2026-04-11 10:30 - 23:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Do you think it’s easy to fly? In this program, we will learn the physics and engineering principles of flight through building multiple paper airplanes and testing our designs in open air demonstrations! You’ll show how thrust and lift counter gravity and drag, why different shapes fly different ways, and why wing size matters- to a point, at least. Come soar with us, and show us the meaning of flight!

Danger Club: Magnetic Slime
2026-04-11 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know you could make your slime magnetic? Find out how at this month’s Danger Club!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sundays with Friends: Rob the Juggler
2026-04-12 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we welcome juggler extraordinaire, Rob Smith, to the Library! Prepare to be mesmerized by this performance. Rob will be juggling balls, clubs, fire torches, rings, and flying knives!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
