Lackawanna County Library System

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-02-22 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome!
No registration required.

Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-23 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

Squishmallow Art
2026-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Squishmallows are everywhere—and for good reason! These soft, cute, and collectible characters are loved by kids and teens. Join us at the Valley Community Library to celebrate the Squishmallow craze and explore various types of art in this fun program for ages 8-16. Attendees will challenge themselves to create art with the supplies provided, writing a storyline for their squishmallow, and sharing their work with everyone after. This program is a low pressure, high fun, creative setting designed to encourage learning art through trial and error.
Registration is required.
Monday, February 23 at 5:30 P.M.

Teen Leadership Committee
2026-02-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to middle and high school students, this group is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the Library and the community. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
No registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Multigenerational Chess
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
All ages and skill levels welcome.

TCG Club
2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Come play various trading card games with old and new friends! Bring your deck, play some games, and have some fun with local friends! We primarily play Magic: the Gathering but are open to other trading card games as well.
-Ages: Teens/Adults

Teen Game Night
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Join other teens in playing a variety of board and card games!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Anime Club
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s anime club is all about the hit drink bubble tea! Come experience both fruit and milk tea options with popping boba balls. We will also have bubble tea themed stickers and coloring sheets for a relaxed meeting.
This program is for teen ages 12-18.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Party Through the Decades
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Saturday, February 28 is the last day of Winter Challenge and to celebrate your reading we have partnered with the Penn State Extension 4-H to host “Party Through the Decades.” We will party at different stations throughout the library learning about America through activities, crafts, and more. This event is geared towards ages 6 and older. Registration is required.
Reminder to all, today is the last day to turn in your Winter Challenge Logs and tickets for prizes.

Teen Take and Make: Punch Embroidery
2026-03-02 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Sign up to receive a take and make craft kit that contains everything you need to make a punch embroidery project!
Kits will be available for pickup during the first week of March.
Registration required.
Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

St. Patrick’s ASL
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is excited to continue to offer beginner ASL (American Sign Language) programs due to the high interest. Come learn some St. Patick’s Day words and phrases with our instructor Nicole Miller on Monday, March 2 at 5:30 P.M. This program is for kids, teens, and adults ages 8 and older. This program will be taught by a lifelong ASL user, Nicole Miller, and Daphne MacLeod, an experienced interpreter. Between the two presenters, attendees will get to see full conversations in ASL and see examples of how various people learn this language. Registration is required.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Our Teen Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month to learn, plant, and connect. This month we’ll continue working on our house plant projects!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Tinkering Teens
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Teens can get together to make fun projects with our Makerspace.

Teen Game Night
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s game night features Mario Party! Compete with friends for virtual glory. The Nintendo Switch and televisions will be in use, but teens can bring their own devices too.
This program is for teens ages 12-18.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Cross Stitch Club
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library will host a Cross Stitch Club monthly with 4-H for kids ages 8-12. All supplies are provided. This beginner friendly club offers a safe space to learn a new skill in fabric arts with instructions led by the Lackawanna County 4-H. Registration is required as space is limited.

Japanese Movie Night: King Kong vs Godzilla
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
King Kong vs. Godzilla was the third installment of the Godzilla franchise, solidifying the concept of kaiju fights as the throughline of the character. The film also veers deep into goofiness and camp, as much a pro wrestling match as it is a monster clash. After the film, we’ll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the production and the work itself. Get your atomic breath ready for the King of the Monsters! This event is for teens.

Teen Reading Lounge
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Teens have an opportunity to enjoy the library’s services, while also impacting its future! Teens are welcome to share book suggestions and resources while also helping inspire and take the lead in helping us create a better library for our young adults.
-Ages: 12 to 18 (Teens Only)

Teen Creator Lab
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Create your favorite video game characters out of fuse beads! Supplies and inspiration for this craft will be provided, but please bring any additional reference materials as well!
This program is for teens ages 12-18.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Teen Volunteer Club
2026-03-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Teen Volunteer Club at the Valley Community Library is an opportunity for teens to earn community service hours, share their thoughts on teen programing and space, and socialize with new friends while building a resume. Teens will work with library staff on a variety of tasks that are needed for the library to run smoothly and aid our amazing programs. Interested teens should fill out a Teen Volunteer Application. For all volunteers or presenters ages 14 and older we require their PA Criminal Background Check (available to be filled out at https://epatch.pa.gov/home) and a copy of a valid PA Child Abuse History Clearance (available to be printed from or filled out at compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home). This paperwork should be turned in at the front desk of the Library. Registration is required for each Teen Volunteer Club meeting so we can plan for the number of volunteers we will have and make sure we have the paperwork needed ahead of time.

Shamrockin’ Zine-Zone
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library’s Zine Zone is for teens ages 12-17. Come talk about comics, manga, and create your own works of art together. This month will we take some inspiration from the St. Patty’s Day holiday, and will include green color palettes, shamrocks, and the theme of luck. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Junior Jump Start Financial Aid
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A presentation for Juniors and their families with a representative from PHEAA. We’ll discuss higher education costs, types of financial aid, and how to apply for aid. The presentation will cover the steps you can take now to get a jump start on your future with higher education.

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Discovery Cow
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for our new monthly series where we will learn about the Pennsylvania dairy industry and all things cows!
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Cinema Club
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a showing of A Minecraft Movie, the hit fantasy-adventure movie based on one of the best-selling video games of all time!
This program is for teens ages 12-18.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Elio Family Movie Night
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next family movie night on Friday March 20 at 6:00 PM. We’ll watch Elio and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages, please register.
Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be.

Q-Club
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Q-Club offers a safe space for those ages 12-17 to chat, create art, hang out, and build community. This is a place where we encourage teens to come as they are and embrace who they want to be by building self confidence in finding community and seeing themselves reflected in media. Allies, friends, and support buddies are all welcome! Registration is required. Snacks will be provided by our partners at QueerNEPA.
