Lackawanna County Library System

American Girl Doll Club: Pajama Party
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s time to get cozy with a pajama party at the library! You and your doll can come in your pajamas and make a no-sew sleeping bag for your doll. We’ll have a cozy story and snack together too!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-12-18 10:30, 2025-12-18 18:00, 2026-01-06 10:30, 2026-01-07 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

Little Builders' Party
2025-12-18 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

Coloring Club
2025-12-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-26 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

Danger Club: Anything But Gingerbread Houses
2025-12-20 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get ready to think outside the gingerbread box! Flex your architectural skills by building gingerbread houses, minus the gingerbread. We’ll use some of the wackiest edible materials you have ever tried to build with to make our Anything-But-Gingerbread Houses!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2025-12-21 14:00, 2025-12-28 14:00, 2026-01-04 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

First Friends
2025-12-22 15:00, 2025-12-27 10:30, 2025-12-29 15:00, 2026-01-05 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

Family Movie Night: "Lilo & Stitch"
2025-12-22 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The temperatures are finally dropping. Beat the cold by pretending you are in Hawaiʻi and join us for a free showing of the 2025 hit movie, Lilo & Stitch!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teddy Bears' Picnic with Cal & Newbery
2025-12-23 10:30, 2025-12-30 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your bears or favorite stuffed animals for a very special story time! We will even go on a bear hunt throughout the library!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed: Christmas
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th to Thursday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday.

The Curiosity Club: Snow Slime
2025-12-27 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 to make your own slime, using instant snow! This program is sure to be SNOW cool! You do not want to miss it!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Family Game Night
2025-12-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an evening of fun! We will put all our board games out for some fun, friendly competition!
For families.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Novel Thoughts: "Skylar and the K-Pop Principal"
2025-12-30 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s K-Pop Demon Hunters meets Freaky Friday in this month’s book: Skylar and the K-Pop Principal! Skylar has the chance to meet her K-Pop idols, but she is stuck in the body of her cranky 70-year-old principal! On December 16, we will explore the world of Korean snacks and culture, and, on December 30, we will explore the world of K-Pop music and make friendship bracelets!
Pick up your “Lit Loot,” including a free copy of the book, starting Monday, December 1!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Noon Year's Eve! Countdown to 12:00 PM
2025-12-31 11:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We can’t believe it, but 2026 is about to begin! Let your littles join in all the fun without messing with bedtimes by celebrating the countdown to 12:00 noon with us! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, and, of course, countdown to 12:00!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed-New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Coloring Club
2026-01-02 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

Video Game Club: Mario Party Jamboree
2026-01-03 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 with your friends at the Library! Choose your character, roll some dice, and compete in an assortment of minigames to see who can get the most stars. Who will be the big winner?! Join Ms. Meghan to find out!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Toddlers on the Move
2026-01-06 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Reading Skills: Vowel Diagraphs
2026-01-06 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s find out what happens when two vowels go walking! Join Ms. Meghan to read and play games to reinforce important vowel combinations.
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
