Nurturing Green Hearts: Practicing Sustainability
2026-06-11 17:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join local artist and avid gardener, Kristina, to learn practices of sustainability that can help the environment, humanity, and yourself. We will focus on environmental sustainability on the international, national, and local levels. The long term goal of this group is to eventually create projects and interactions in our area that will bring more hope and love for the environment.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Storytime
2026-06-12 10:30, 2026-06-26 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

I Survived this Book Club: "The Great Molasses Flood, 1919"
2026-06-16 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a historical adventure and a special book discussion featuring I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis.

For kids ages 8 to 12.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Chess Club
2026-06-17 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

Library Closed: Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Friday, June, 19, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Teen Anime Club: "Porco Rosso"
2026-06-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come watch a Studio Ghibli classic with the Teen Anime Club! When sky pirates terrorize the Adriatic Sea, this Italian pilot is the only one brave enough to take them on. The Only catch: he’s half-man, half-pig. Snacks & Drinks will be provided!
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Spy Class 1778
2026-06-23 15:30, 2026-07-07 15:30, 2026-07-21 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for this three-part “secret agent” series where kids will explore local history through simple code-breaking and Revolutionary War spycraft!
For kids ages 6 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NKH Book Club: "Verity"
2026-06-24 17:00 | 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. June’s selection is Verity by Colleen Hoover. 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
2026-06-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 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

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-06-27 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

Toddlers on the Move
2026-06-29 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

Library Closed: Independence Day
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance Independence Day.

Library Closed: Labor Day
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-07 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed from Sunday, September 6, to Monday, September 7 in Observance of Labor Day.

Library Closed
2026-11-03 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Library Closed: Veteran's Day
2026-11-11 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Library Closed: Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Library Closed: Christmas
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas.
