Storytime
2026-04-17 10:30, 2026-04-24 10:30, 2026-05-01 10:30, 2026-05-08 10:30, 2026-05-15 10:30, 2026-05-22 10:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-04-18 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-20 10:30, 2026-04-27 10:30, 2026-05-04 10:30, 2026-05-11 10:30, 2026-05-18 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Game Night: Exploding Kittens
2026-04-20 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out and make some new friends at the Library for a fun game night! In this easy to learn and hilarious card game, you avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten by diffusing the kitten with laser pointers and catnip sandwiches! Snacks and drinks will be provided (without catnip)!

For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Crazy
2026-04-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
April has National Princess Week and National Robotics Week! Use inspiration from your favorite tales and tech to build something special over multiple sessions.
For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Book Club: "Funny Story"
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. April’s pick is Funny Story by Emily Henry. Stop by the Library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Tidbits & Trivia
2026-04-23 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a blast as you test your trivia knowledge while sampling some delicious snacks!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Language Enrichment for Preschoolers
2026-04-25 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Parents and guardians of children from birth to age 5 can join Marywood University professor, Dr. Jenny Havlovick, to learn techniques to help with their preschool child’s language development. Discuss language facilitation techniques, review dialogic book reading, print referencing, and toys that can help with language development. We hope for parents and guardians to walk away with ideas and techniques of ways to help support their preschool child’s language and literacy development!
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Author Talk: "Lackawanna County's Fallen 56"
2026-04-27 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join local historian, Jason Amico, as he discusses a slice of American history and his book on local military personnel who died or went missing in the Vietnam War.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2026-04-28 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Drawing 101
2026-04-30 17:30, 2026-05-14 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We invite anyone interested in tapping into their creative side through drawing to join us! Learn how to draw with expert artist, Ky Betts, in this drawing class for beginners.
For adults. Participants must register for all 5 sessions.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Play-Doh Free Play
2026-05-05 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun.
For kids ages 3 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Chess Club
2026-05-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you want to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
For adults. Teens welcome with parent supervision.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Upcycled Origami Flowers
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we make beautiful origami flowers. You don’t need April showers for these May flowers, just book pages and glue. We provide all of the materials needed for each bloom you will create.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Book Lovers' Book Club
2026-05-12 10:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every second Tuesday of the month as we gather to discuss interesting and engaging books! May’s selection is Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. An homage to Little Women, Hello Beautiful explores themes of love, grief, and family loyalty as a rift grows between four sisters whose lives change when a dark secret is revealed. Stop by for a copy at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library today!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Laughing Yoga
2026-05-13 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Laugh to Live’s Jeannine Luby will lead the group in breathing exercises, chants of ho-ha, ha-ha, he-he, and playful intentional laughter. No mats needed! The most important thing you will need to bring is an open mind.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

I Love Myself Workshop
2026-05-21 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the wonderful Jennifer Aleke, a certified Reiki Practicioner and certified Intuitive Energy Healer as she guides you thorough an interactive workshop. Jennifer will provide you with tools that will assist you as you go through the process of finding and embracing the healing love you have for yourself.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Library Closed-Memorial Day Weekend
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-25 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed from Saturday, May 23, to Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.
