Lackawanna County Library System

Little Builders' Party
2026-02-17 11:30, 2026-02-18 11:30, 2026-02-19 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more!
Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session.
For children ages 3 through 8 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

LEGO Crazy
2026-02-17 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!
For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Choose Your Own Adventure
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Book Club for Grades 3-6, New Monthly program. We will explore adventure stories and historical fiction. Attendees will get to help choose the next book/theme for each coming month.

Food Fun
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! We’ll be making some wintry treats including some polar bears! For ages 5-10 (must already be in kindergarten). Registration is required.

Novel Thoughts: "My Teacher is an Alien"
2026-02-17 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Susan Simmons can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird. She just doesn’t know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face—and realizes that “Mr. Smith” is really an alien! Join Ms. Meghan for a book club that’s out of this world.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-02-18 10:30, 2026-02-19 10:30, 2026-02-19 18:00, 2026-02-24 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

Danger Club: Ice Dyeing
2026-02-18 18:00, 2026-02-21 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s get groovy with some cool ice dyeing! Twist rubber bands around a hat and socks to create swirling patterns while learning about the science behind ice dyeing. Then we will add ice and dye powder to make groovy designs using a resist dyeing technique. Your wearable art is going to be to dye for!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Block Party
2026-02-19 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.

Library Littles: Tooth Fairy
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The tooth fairy will read us stories about taking good care of our teeth and she will be available to take photos afterward.

Block Heads LEGO® Club
2026-02-19 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, February 19 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.

Red, White, and Bubbles!
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For ages 8-12

Make red, white, and blue bath bombs that fizzle like fireworks!

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions, or to be added to the waitlist.

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-20 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)
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-20 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 Tractors and how farmers do their jobs.
This program is free but registration is required.

Coloring Club
2026-02-20 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

The Day the Earth Blew Up Family Movie Night
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch The Day the Earth Blew Up movie and enjoy some treats and snacks too.
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.
For all ages. Please register.

Lego Club
2026-02-22 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

Blocks & Bubbles
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, February 23 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.

Little Farmers
2026-02-23 13:00 - 13:30 | 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
2026-02-23 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

Cursive Club
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience!
This is an 8 week series. We do ask you to make as many sessions as possible as we will learn new letters each week.
For ages 7-11.
Registration is required. You only need to register once for all 8 weeks.

Story Explorers: "Flat Stanley On Ice"
2026-02-23 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore Flat Stanley on Ice by Jeff Brown and Lori Haskins Houran! We will read the story together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate the Winter Olympics!
This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last. We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-02-24 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.
