Paper Bag Book Covers
2025-09-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids and teens who still need to get their text books covered can stop by the Library after school to cover theirs in the traditional brown paper bag while talking about their classes, their teachers, and their favorite activities. The library will provide the paper bags and supplies to decorate them. There is no need to register for this program.

Grandparents' Day Cardmaking
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Show your grandparents how much you cherish them with a homemade card! To get ready for Grandparents’ Day on September 7, we will be hosting two cardmaking sessions for kids of all ages. Join library staff and volunteers from the Scranton Prep Football Cheer Squad as you create your own cards for your grandparents and for local nursing home residents. We will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Grab & Go: Butterfly Magnets
2025-09-04 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, September 4
(Youth Programming)
Make a magnet!
Stop by North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we’re making butterfly magnets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
Registration is not required.

Music Movement and Me
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Boogie Woogie Bop
2025-09-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Lauren Scavone from Music Together of the Abingtons for a joyful, interactive music and movement session designed for young children and their grown-ups! Sing, dance, and explore rhythms together through playful songs, hands-on music-making, and plenty of movement fun.
For ages 0-5.

Coloring Club
2025-09-05 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 all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Open House with Friends of the Library
2025-09-06 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun and welcoming Open House celebrating our Friends of the Library!
🎉 Event Highlights:

🍽 Free Food for the first 80 attendees (Library card holders or Friends members)

📚 Visit All Stations & Receive a Free Book

💳 Up to $10 Fine Forgiveness

📝 Sign Up for a Friends Membership

📖 Get Your Library Card if you don’t have one yet!

🎟 Enter Dorothy Boccella Holiday Basket Raffles

🛍 Explore Our Booths:

🍔 Food & Membership Signups

🌐 Online Library Offerings – Learn about eBooks, streaming, and more

🎨 Children’s Craft Area – Hands-on fun for kids

👥 Teen Program Offerings – Presented by our Teen Leadership Committee

📆 Adult Program Highlights – Discover upcoming events and activities

🍧 Secret Garden Ice Pops – A sweet treat to enjoy!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect with your Library community, learn about all we offer, and take home some goodies!

Design Your Own Notebook
2025-09-06 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Decorate your own notebook just in time for Back to School! Cover your new notebook in fun stickers, textures, colors, designs, and more to make it uniquely yours! Notebooks will be provided, as well as lots of supplies to decorate and embellish.
All ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

First Friends
2025-09-08 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

Discovery Seekers
2025-09-08 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
At this session we will ease into the new school year with games of logic, strategy and spatial reasoning. Kids won’t even know they are working on important problem solving skills.
For Ages 5-10, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Read to Dogs
2025-09-08 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 8 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.

Scranton Police Department K9 Unit Visit
2025-09-08 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special visit from the Scranton Police Department’s K9 Unit! Officers will discuss some of the responsibilities of the department and the what they do to protect us and our families.
For families with kids of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Letter A
2025-09-09 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 9 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Back to School BINGO
2025-09-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Summer may be over, but the fun isn’t! Join us for a game of BINGO with school supply prizes to get you in the groove for back to school!
For kids ages 5 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Novel Thoughts: Kid Confident
2025-09-09 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all middle schoolers! Let Ms. Meghan help you start the year off right by stopping in on any of these Tuesdays in September to get your own supplies and advice from the book “Kid Confident: How to Navigate Middle School.”

September 9: Planner Perfect – set up your planner or binder with fun pens, highlighters, and stickers to get organized.
September 16: Pencil Case Creations – design your own pencil case to take home.
September 23: Pony Bead Keychains – make a unique keychain for your backpack.

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
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Danger Club: Level Up!
2025-09-10 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get ready for some epic Mario Kart races on our new Switch 2! We are going to experiment with physics and motion all while having a great time racing. Ever wonder what would happen if you put Bowser on a mini bike? Or Toad on extra wide wheels? Let’s try it out and find out!
For children 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
2025-09-10 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 ages 5-10.
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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:00 | 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 5-10.
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.

Crafternoon: Beaded Keychains
2025-09-11 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 11 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Get crafty!
Make a beaded keychain for your backpack to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration is required.

Family Yoga
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
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. Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga

Story Explorers: "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
2025-09-15 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore the classic tale, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff!” We will read a version of the story, discuss its literary elements, and make our own bridge!
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.
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
2025-09-16 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.

Preschool Stories: Letter B
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 16 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-16 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..

Food Fun
2025-09-16 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 and make some fun and tasty apple treats! For children in grades K-4. Please register.

Terrific Tales
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Reading Skills: Back to School
2025-09-17 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come boost your reading skills with Ms. Meghan! We will work on Phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and more!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Building Buddies
2025-09-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
