Lackawanna County Library System

Storytime
2025-07-18 10:30, 2025-07-25 10:30, 2025-08-01 10:30, 2025-08-08 10:30, 2025-08-15 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

Toddlers on the Move
2025-07-21 10:30, 2025-08-04 10:30, 2025-08-11 10:30, 2025-08-18 10:30, 2025-08-25 10:30
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

LEGO Crazy
2025-07-22 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-05 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-19 15:30 - 17:30
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Book Club: "The Alice Network"
2025-07-23 17:00
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. July’s pick is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. 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

Home Tweet Home: Family Fun Birdhouse Painting
2025-07-24 11:30 - 18:00
** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. **

Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art during the month of September. This collaborative art project brings together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together—one birdhouse at a time!

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

What Romance R U Reading?
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:00
In conjunction with the Electric City Love Con, the Library is hosting a romance version of the “What R U Reading?” book club. Come chat about romance books! What’s your favorite romance book or who’s your favorite romance author? What is the last romance novel you have read? Each participant gets 5 raffle tickets and could win 2 tickets to the Electric City Love Con which takes place on August 2.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-07-29 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-12 15:30 - 17:30
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

Tidbits & Trivia
2025-07-30 16:30 - 18:00
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

Scam Prevention for Seniors
2025-07-31 17:00
Seniors are encouraged to visit the Library to learn from experts about how to recognize and avoid financial scams.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Art with the Everhart
2025-08-04 14:00
Join our friends from the Everhart Museum for a fun, hands-on, zine-making workshop! Children will create their very own mini-book—called a “zine”—using drawing, storytelling, and colorful imagination to explore what makes their world unique. Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake they designed themselves!
For kids ages 6 through 12.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Calligraphy Bookmark Pop-Up Event
2025-08-04 16:00 - 18:00
To celebrate their forty-fifth anniversary, the Calligraphers’ Guild of NEPA are offering this pop-up event where members will calligraph your name on a bookmark! The Guild was established in 1980 and they offer workshops in various calligraphic scripts, presentations on numerous calligraphy topics, and exhibits of their work.
All ages are welcome to attend. No registration is required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Juggler Rob Smith
2025-08-07 15:30
Join us as we welcome juggler extraordinaire, Rob Smith, to the Library! Prepare to be mesmerized by this performance. Rob will be juggling five balls, clubs, fire torches, rings, and flying knives!
Intended for kids ages 2-6. Siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Chess Club
2025-08-07 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:00
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

Once Upon an Orchestra
2025-08-08 15:30
Come experience “Once Upon an Orchestra” with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and the Lackawanna County Library System! Families with children ages 2 to 5 are invited to enjoy a musical afternoon at their local library. It’s a fantastic chance to introduce little ones to the joy of music and stories!
For families with children ages 2 through 5.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-08-11 16:00 - 17:00
Learn how to knit or brush up on your skills at Bonnie’s Knitting Workshop!
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Local Authors Summer Series: Tara Conrad
2025-08-13 17:00
Come Enjoy an evening with a local author and learn about the back story behind their books, their creative process and how they went about publishing their novels. Tara Conrad, author of thrilling romance novels including the scintillating series, Fire and Ice.
How to register:

In Person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Summer Intro to Drawing Series for Adults
2025-08-14 16:30
Summer Intro to Drawing Series for Adults! Join us if you are interested in tapping into your creative side through drawing! Learn how to draw with expert artist, Ky Betts, in this drawing class for beginners.
Thursdays, June 12, July 10, and August 14.
How to Register: (registration is for all 3 classes)

Stop By
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2025-08-23 12:00
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
