Lackawanna County Library System

Closed: President's Day
2025-02-17 | PA
All Scranton Public Library locations will be closed on February 17 to observe President’s Day.

The Curiosity Club: Heartfelt Activities
2025-02-22 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in February to learn about the human heart! There will be activities and games to get our heart rates moving!
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

Story Time with the Tooth Fairy
2025-02-25 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time where kids will get the chance to meet the Tooth Fairy! She will help us learn how to care for our teeth and keep them healthy and strong.
All ages are welcome. Story times are developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Sundays with Friends: Dinosaur Adventure Show
2025-03-09 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
*This event is now full. Please contact the Children’s Library at (570)348-3000, ext. 3015 to be added to the waitlist.*
Join an exciting dinosaur adventure with Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka! They will teach us about the fossils of herbivores and carnivores, and we will meet Elvis the Albertosaurus as part of their mini museum. Children will have the chance to go on their very own dinosaur dig, too!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Limited to 70 children. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Story Explorers: Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors
2025-03-10 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, we will read Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn’s Missing Colors by Kimberly and James Dean. 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

Novel Thoughts: Not Another Banned Book
2025-03-11 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Ms. Meghan to read this new, ripped-from-the-headlines middle grade novel about a group of students who must fight book banning at their school to save their club… and the world as they know it.
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

Banned Book Club: New Kid
2025-03-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons. Instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Come read, draw, and talk about why this popular book has been challenged.
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: Seed Bombs
2025-03-19 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spring is almost here, and that means it is time to plant some seeds! Come get ready for spring with Ms. Meghan and make some “Seed Bombs” to get things growing!
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: SunButter Bird Feeders
2025-03-22 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 March to learn all about birds! We will make our own bird feeders using recycled toilet paper rolls, bird seed, and allergy-friendly SunButter. Participants will also decorate their own birdhouses, while supplies last.
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

Sensory-Friendly Story Time
2025-03-27 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This special story time will incorporate sensory experiences, a quiet environment, and a specific, consistent routine of hands-on learning activities.
For children of all ages and abilities. Stories intended for preschoolers.
Registration limited to 7 families per session. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Little Builders, Big Impact: Bird Feeder Program
2025-03-31 16:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Children are invited to the Library to turn a milk jug into a bird feeder!
This event is sponsored by the Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability and is part of Lackawanna County Arts & Culture‘s “Shelter for All” project.
For kids ages 5 through 10. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Kids in the Kitchen
2025-04-05 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Our friends from the Junior League of Scranton will join us for a morning of culinary fun! Kids will learn about healthy snacks with stories and a hands-on cooking activity.
Intended for ages 3 through 6. Siblings welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Book Page Art
2025-04-08 16:00 | 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

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

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 | 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 | 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
