Book Page Art
2025-04-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have you ever wondered what the library does with books that have been weeded from our collection? Celebrate National Library Week by creating your own book page pin wheel!
For kids in Grades 2 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-04-09 11:30, 2025-04-10 11:30, 2025-05-13 11:30, 2025-05-14 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 1-3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Drawing with Our Library Staff
2025-04-09 16:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate National Library Week by drawing spring animals with our library staff! Miss Arlene will show us how to draw bees, frogs, and more.
For kids in Grades 2 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

KNOWN Tutoring
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learning is powerful, and the opportunities it can provide are endless. The KNOWN Tutoring Program was established to provide free academic assistance for students in Lackawanna County. This program will supply students with the encouragement and resources they need to strengthen their talents and venture towards success.
Intended for kids in Kindergarten through grade 6.
Registration is not required. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 with any questions.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Reading is Dino-Mite
2025-04-12 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Keystone State Literacy Association will present a dinosaur-themed reading event for families!
For families with children of all ages.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Sundays with Friends: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
2025-04-13 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as this Lewis Carroll literary classic is magically brought to life by Bright Star Touring Theatre! Join Alice on her journey down the rabbit hole into Wonderland where she will meet some eccentric and fantastical characters.
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

Story Explorers: Fox Plays Ball
2025-04-14 18:00 | Lackawanna County Library System, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna for the Library’s newest book club, Story Explorers! 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.
This month, we will read Fox plays Ball by Corey R. Tabor. We will read the book together, make and decorate our own paper footballs, and eat a snack while celebrating our friends’ accomplishments! Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Banned Book Club: Walter the Farting Dog
2025-04-15 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It may not be a secret why this book has been found on the frequently challenged book list, but that doesn’t make it any less funny! Let’s “clear the air” about this book and then we can all share some of our favorite jokes!
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: Peeps Science
2025-04-16 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you love Peeps or not, there is much to be learned from these strange marshmallow creations. See how they react in several different liquids, how cold and heat affect them, and how high we can stack them!
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

Kids in 1902
2025-04-19 10:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a kid in Scranton a long time ago? A park ranger from Steamtown National Historic Site will share what life was like for children in Scranton in 1902 during the Industrial Revolution. Kids will look at historic photographs from their archives while learning local history.
For kids in Grades 3 through 6. Siblings welcome with a parent.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Library Closed: Easter Sunday
2025-04-20 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library and the Lackawanna County Children’s Library will be closed today in observance of Easter.

Counting Coins with Cal and Penn East
2025-04-22 10:30, 2025-04-23 10:30, 2025-04-24 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Cal and our friends from Penn East Federal Credit Union to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! They will read and sing with us about counting and saving our pennies.
All ages are welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Novel Thoughts: Diary of a Roblox Pro - Monster Escape
2025-04-22 18:00, 2025-04-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Ms. Meghan for two nights of Roblox themed fun! At our first meeting, we will chat about the book, and at the second we will have fun designing our own Roblox avatars to be created with fuse beads!
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

The Curiosity Club: Seeds of Change
2025-04-26 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in April to celebrate Earth Day! We will plant seeds in peat pods that can be planted directly into the ground. Bring your own recyclable container to turn into a miniature greenhouse. We will practice reducing, reusing, and recycling plastics! “Seed” you there!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Tummy Time Tots
2025-05-05 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Help your babies develop their gross motor skills. We will have different sensory activities to make tummy time fun for our youngest library littles!
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 Community Helpers: Scranton Fire Department
2025-05-06 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for special story times with friends from throughout the city of Scranton who will tell us about their jobs and how they help the community! A member from the Scranton Fire Department will read us a story and discuss what it means to be a firefighter!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Baby Yoga
2025-05-09 10:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Kerri, certified yoga instructor from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga, for a special yoga session designed to help bond infants with their caregivers. Enjoy movement and mindfulness in a 30-minute yoga class intended for pairs (one adult and one infant).
For infants ages 4-12 months and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Spring Spectrum Sensory Event
2025-05-10 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Perfect Gatherings for an opportunity to connect with other parents and engage your children with fun sensory activities! Drop in and build a community with other families while children enjoy a safe place to play and a station to make their own sensory jar to take home.
For parents and children ages 2 and up.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sundays with Friends: The Wonder of Butterflies
2025-05-11 15:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a fun and informative afternoon learning about butterflies! Miss Mari Gruber from the Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary will teach us about the different kinds of butterflies and their life cycles.
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

Music and Movement
2025-05-12 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Babies will enjoy singing and dancing to their favorite songs and nursery rhymes!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Story Explorers: "The Good Egg and the Talent Show"
2025-05-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna for the Library’s newest book club, Story Explorers! 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.
This month, Story Explorers will read The Good Egg and the Talent Show by Jory John. We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate our own talents! 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

Stories with Community Helpers: Mayor Paige Cognetti
2025-05-13 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special visit with Mayor Paige Cognetti! She will read us a story and discuss what it means to be the mayor of Scranton!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
