Lackawanna County Library System

Terrific Tales
2025-01-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-22 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Building Block Party
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, January 8 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required.

Play Dough Club
2025-01-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Children & Families 2 years and up are invited to create their own masterpieces or use some ideas from our activity cards.
Play Dough & Materials provided for this after school activity.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-01-08 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 in grades K-4.
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 as a guest.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-01-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-01-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-17 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Sundays with Friends: Ha-Ha Magic
2025-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Just like grown-ups, kids can make magic and do amazing things! Join us for an interactive magic show with Ha-Ha Magic as they make us laugh and entertain us with exciting tricks.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Teen Tinker Lab: Rube Goldberg Machine Club
2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all creative minds and future engineers! Join us for Teen Tinker Lab on Monday, January 13, at 5:00 PM, where we’ll dive into the 2025 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. This year’s challenge? Design a machine that can feed a pet in the most elaborate, over-the-top way possible!
This session is perfect for teens ages 10-15 who love to tinker, build, and think outside the box. We’ll review the contest rules, brainstorm wild ideas, and see if we have what it takes to form a team to enter the competition. Bring your imagination and get ready to overcomplicate the simplest of tasks—Rube Goldberg style!
We will form teams and work on some starter Rube Goldberg machines.
Snacks and supplies will be provided. Don’t miss out on this exciting kickoff event!

Read to Dogs
2025-01-13 17:45 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, January 13 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-01-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-14 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-21 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.

Preschool Stories: Numbers!
2025-01-14 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for number-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Art Explorers
2025-01-14 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 and inspiring art session where you’ll get to create your own masterpiece while exploring different artists and art techniques. This month we will draw and paint a winter cardinal.
For ages 5-10.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Family Yoga
2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Nama-Stay Together! This free class offers a special time for children ages 4-9 and their grown-ups to connect and develop life-long skills of strength, coordination, and confidence through yoga poses, games, stories, and music.
There is no charge for this class but registration holds your space. Classes start on time and allows for a brief restroom and water break.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga
Courtesy of the Julie Matylewicz Martin Fund.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Banned Book Club: SkippyJon Jones
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
So, what’s the harm in a book about a Siamese kitten that thinks he is a Chihuahua? Well, this popular children’s book was the eighth most challenged book in 2019. Come join Ms. Meghan to find out more about this adorable little trouble maker.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Danger Club: Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
How strong can you make a bridge out of popsicle sticks? Come test your engineering skills with Ms. Meghan and see how many books your bridge made out of popsicles and hot glue can hold!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Block Party
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for some free play time for you and your child with our large selection of blocks and toys. Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Mouseketeer BINGO
2025-01-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Oh boy! Join us for a Disney-themed bingo party that’s sure to be the happiest event on Earth! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to play rounds of Mouseketeer Bingo, where the cards are filled with Disney characters, movies, and magical surprises.
🎶 From Mickey Mouse to Moana, every bingo call will bring a little extra magic. Winners will receive fun Disney-themed prizes, and everyone will leave with a smile!
📅 When: Thursday, January 16 at 4:00 P.M.
👥 Who: Kids ages 8-12
Put on your ears, grab your friends, and get ready for some bingo magic! 🐭✨
Any questions please email Mary at MGraham@albright.org

The Garfield Movie Family Movie Night
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch The Garfield Movie and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Preschool Stories: Snowmen!
2025-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, January 21 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for snowmen-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Food Fun
2025-01-21 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For grades K-4 (ages 5-10; child must be at least in kindergarten to attend). Please register.
