K is for Keystone
2026-03-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Special guest, Michele Dembesky from the Daughters of the American Revolution, will join us in costume to help bring the past to life as we celebrate America250 and Pennsylvania!
For kids ages 2-6. Families welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-03-21 12:00, 2026-04-18 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

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:00
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

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2026-03-24 15:30
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

NKH Book Club: "Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond"
2026-03-25 17:00
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. March’s pick is Being Henry: The Fonz… and Beyond by Henry Winkler. 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
2026-03-27 10:30, 2026-04-03 10:30, 2026-04-10 10:30, 2026-04-17 10:30, 2026-04-24 10:30
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

LEGO Crazy
2026-03-28 12:00 - 13:30
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind! March is National Reading month! Come on in and build something inspired by your favorite book. We will save it between sessions, and show them off at the end of the month!
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 Chess Club
2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-15 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

Drawing 101
2026-04-02 17:30, 2026-04-16 17:30
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

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-06 10:30, 2026-04-13 10:30, 2026-04-20 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

Teen Anime Club: Manga Tasting & "The Cat Returns"
2026-04-06 16:00 - 18:00
Come hang out at the Library for a Manga Buffet and Movie Showcase! Find yourself a new favorite series when you explore our collection of manga, manhwa, and graphic novels! Then grab a snack, take a seat, and immerse yourself in a whimsical and imaginative tale by Studio Ghibli about a girl drawn into a secret feline kingdom.
For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Crazy
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-21 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!
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

Seed Starting Basics
2026-04-08 17:00
Join Penn State Master Gardeners as they teach you how to start your own plants indoors from seed. The workshop will guide you through the processes of selecting necessary supplies, best practices for successful germination and seedling growth, and how to transition plants to their outdoor location. Participants will sow seeds and take home several examples. Please bring a shoebox or a similar size container to transport examples.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Trivia: Who's that Pokémon?
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00
Come test your knowledge on the world of Pokémon to win some fun prizes! Bring your cell phone to catch some shinies and trade with friends during Pokémon Go’s Community Day! Snacks and drinks will be provided to help keep you energized for your next Pokémon adventure!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Book Lovers' Book Club
2026-04-14 10:00
Join us every second Tuesday of the month as we gather to discuss interesting and engaging books! April’s selection is Maame by Jessica George. Maame is a coming-of-age novel that has been praised for its humor, heart, and poignant exploration of modern challenges like racism, familial duty, and finding one’s place. 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

Kids in the Kitchen
2026-04-14 17:30
Join our friends from The Junior League for a hands-on program focused on teaching children about healthy eating and basic nutrition in a fun and engaging way. Enjoy a few stories, interactive lesson, and simple food activity that encourages kids to try new foods and learn how to make healthy choices.
For kids ages 3 through 6. 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
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

NKH Book Club: "Funny Story"
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00
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
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
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
