Lackawanna County Library System

Danger Club: Spa Science
2025-05-14 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come make some spa night favorites with Ms. Meghan! We will make bath bombs and bath salts, all with kid safe ingredients, and package them to be taken home to keep or give as gifts! Perfect for those spring and summer holidays coming up!
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

Learn About the Railroad Post Office Car
2025-05-17 10:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know that mail used to be delivered by train? In this program, a park ranger from Steamtown National Historic Site will tell you about the Railroad Post Office. You will get a close look at how mail was sorted and delivered right on the railroad!
For kids in Grades 3 through 6. Siblings welcome with a parent.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

The Curiosity Club: Egg Incubation
2025-05-17 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
In this month’s Curiosity Club, we will learn about how ducklings are born! We will all work together to set up our incubator and get our eggs ready to hatch.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mother Goose Lap Rap
2025-05-19 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This calm, age-appropriate story time will engage babies and toddlers while encouraging language development through books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, 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 Community Helpers: Scranton Police Department
2025-05-20 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time with the Scranton Police Department! An officer will read us a story and discuss what it means to help protect our community!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Novel Thoughts: The Baby-Sitters Club - Mary Anne Saves the Day
2025-05-20 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Fans of the BSC rejoice! Our novel for this month is the graphic novel adaptation of “Mary Anne Saves the Day.” We will go over babysitting basics and put together a babysitting basics kits of our own to take home and use. This is not an official babysitting course, but we will share the basics as we explore our book.
For kids in grades 4 through 6. Kids who participate will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

American Girl Doll Club: Meet & Greet
2025-05-21 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all doll lovers! Bring your favorite American Girl doll (or any 18 inch doll) and join Ms. Meghan for a story, craft, a snack and of course playtime with our dollhouse! We will get to know each other and our dolls at this first meeting of this new fabulous club!
For kids in Kindergarten and older.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Stories with Community Helpers: PA Ambulance
2025-05-22 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate EMS week with PA Ambulance! A member from the department will read us stories and talk about what it means to work on an ambulance!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed Memorial Weekend
2025-05-24 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackackawanna County Children’s Library and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Saturday, May 24th to Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

Stories with Community Helpers: Miss Jenny
2025-05-27 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our very own Miss Jenny from the Scranton Public Library for a special story time! She will read some of her favorite stories and talk about what she does for the library!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Stories with Community Helpers: Author Mary Anne Abdo
2025-05-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time with Mary Anne Abdo! She will read and discuss her book, “Pumpkin: The Cat Who Plays With Words.”
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2025-06-01 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

Water Play
2025-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our sprinklers will be available outside every Monday.
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Family Place Play Time
2025-06-02 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an opportunity to meet with experts in various fields of child development while enjoying interactive play with your little ones. Each week, members of the community will be available to answer any questions and ease your concerns about your child’s early development, all while playing and having fun together in a family-friendly environment.
Intended for ages 1 through 3, but siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Prom
2025-06-04 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Wear your fanciest clothes for a very special event filled with singing and dancing! Grown-ups are encouraged to dress up, too!
For preschoolers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Festival of Stories Weekly Meetings
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event that will take place on August 1! There are a variety of ways kids can participate: art, acting, writing, or trivia. Join us each week to work on your projects or prepare for trivia!
For grades 4 through 12. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Stories with Community Helpers: Author Andrew Tolan
2025-06-05 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time with local author Andrew Tolan! He will read and discuss his book “Finley the Fuzz.” Each child will receive a free, signed copy of the book to keep!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Storytime: Arlo Draws an Octopus
2025-06-05 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time honoring the PA One Book, “Arlo Draws an Octopus” by Lori Mortensen! Families will receive one copy of the book to keep, while supplies last.
For families with children of all ages. Stories intended for preschoolers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2025-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us every Friday for picnics on the lawn of the library! Bring your lunches, and we will supply blankets to sit on!
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sundays with Friends: Rob the Juggler
2025-06-08 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
With balls, clubs, fire torches, rings, and knives, Rob the Juggler will mesmerize us with his thrilling performance!
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

Baby Ball
2025-06-09 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dress your babies in their fanciest clothes for an afternoon of singing and dancing for our first Baby Ball!
For preschoolers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-06-10 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

Story Explorers: "Chicken on Vacation"
2025-06-13 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s officially summer vacation! Join Miss Jenna to explore “Chicken on Vacation” by Adam Lehrhaupt. We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and go on our own adventure!
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

Danger Club: Draw Bots
2025-06-14 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get ready to Color Your World with Physics! Engineer a Draw Bot and make art through the power of science Construct a motor, design a robot body, and experiment with the finished build to produce different artsy results.
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

Little Builders' Party
2025-06-17 11:30 | 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 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed: Juneteenth
2025-06-19 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library and Nancy Kay Holmes branch will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

The Curiosity Club: Fizzy Sidewalk Paint
2025-06-21 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the start of summer in the best way by being outside! In this month’s Curiosity Club, we will make our own fizzy sidewalk paint and decorate the library’s sidewalks!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Ms. Pink Headband Visit
2025-06-23 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special visit from Ms. Pink Headband! From “What’s in the Box?” to “The Wheels on the Bus,” it is sure to be a great time!
For babies and toddlers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

American Girl Doll Club: Time for Tea
2025-06-24 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Ms. Meghan and her doll for a special tea party with your doll! We will read a story, make a doll-sized food craft, and have a fun tea party and playtime with our dolls!
For kids in Kindergarten and older.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Coloring Club
2025-06-26 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come Color Your World and hang out with Ms. Meghan! Thursdays during SummerQuest 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. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
