Lackawanna County Library System

The Curiosity Club: Seeds of Change
2025-04-26 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 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

Danger Club: Spa Science
2025-05-14 18:00 | 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
