Friends of Scranton Public Library Book Sale
2025-12-03 10:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from September 9-September 13th.
Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM
Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More!
Saturday Only:

Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00
Teachers and non-profits can take books for free!

NKH Book Club: "Room"
2025-12-03 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. September’s pick is Room by Emma Donoghue. 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

Storytime
2025-12-05 10:30, 2025-12-12 10:30, 2025-12-19 10:30, 2026-01-09 10:30, 2026-01-16 10:30 | 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

Music and Movement with Holiday Flair!
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Laureen for a very special Holiday Edition of Music and Movement! Children are invited to sing, dance, and explore music together in a lively and interactive setting. Through activities such as stories, singing, dancing, and basic musical exploration, participants develop physical coordination and language skills. The program fosters both physical growth and early language development.

For kids ages 5 and up.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Toddlers on the Move
2025-12-08 10:30, 2025-12-22 10:30, 2026-01-05 10:30, 2026-01-12 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

NKH Teen Art Club: Yuletide Ornaments
2025-12-08 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out with the Art Club at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library! In preparation for the holiday season, we’ll string up garlands and piece together some handmade, timeless ornaments! Snacks will be provided to help motivate the creative process!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Crazy
2025-12-09 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-23 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!
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Cookie Decorating
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
You can catch these gingerbread men at the library! We will have everything you need to make these tasty treats into edible art. Supplies are limited.

For kids ages 5 and up.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Make a Holiday Tree from a Repurposed Book
2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us and learn how to recycle a paperback book into a festive tree. (Don’t worry . . The books won’t feel a thing! They love being shown off as a display!) All supplies will be provided for you. Miss Michele will demonstrate how the simple art of folding book pages can create an attractive decoration that will surely get your guests’ attention.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Teen Anime Club: Movie Night - "My Neighbor Totoro"
2025-12-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out with the Anime Club at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library! Cozy up with some snacks for the season while we feature a Ghibli classic: My Neighbor Totoro! The tale follows two sisters who befriend mythical creatures in the forest near their new summer home.
For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Movie Night: "Krampus"
2025-12-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library for a showing of Krampus! Featuring a family that’s lost their Christmas spirit, they find themselves haunted by a demon who punishes those who don’t give the holiday its proper due. Snacks will be provided!
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Library Closed: Christmas
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25
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.

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2025-12-27 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

Library Closed-New Year's Day
2026-01-01
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.

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-01-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come share your inspirations and practice your favorite crafts with the NKH Teen Art Club! Whether you’d like to sketch, sculpt clay, or string up some kandi creations, the library has a variety of supplies for you to work with! Snacks will be provided to help motivate the creative process!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Crazy
2026-01-06 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!
For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Drawing 101
2026-01-08 16:30 | 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 4 sessions.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Sticker Styling
2026-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Water bottle looking lame? Notebook have negative vibes? Well, it’s National Sticker Day! We have tons of stupendous stickers to liven up anything you want to add some color to. Bring your own ready-to-sticker object, or adorn one the library provides. Either way let’s get cool, colorful, and sticky!
For kids ages 6 to 12.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764
