Holiday ASL
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library will offer a special Holiday ASL (American Sign Language) program on Monday, December 15 at TIME. Come learn some winter and festive words and phrases with our instructor Nicole Miller. We will even learn to sign a festive song or two! This program is for kids, teens, and adults ages 8 and older. This program will be taught by a lifelong ASL user, Nicole Miller, who was born deaf, learned ASL at the age of 3 and uses American Sign Language to communicate daily. Registration is required.
Made possible by a generous donation from Pennsylvania American Water.
Celebrating 40 years and proudly serving the Valley since 1985

Charm Bar (6:00 to 7:00)
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
‘Tis the season to be charming!
Stop by North Pocono Public Library for a pop-up Charm Bar with Sarah of Charm & Thread! This is the perfect way to treat yourself this holiday season or stuff someone else’s stocking. There will be over 300 charms to choose from to create your custom necklace, bracelet, or bookmark. All supplies and assistance with assembly will be provided so that you can take your piece home that night. We’ll also be enjoying cookies, a hot chocolate bar, coloring, and puzzles. Payments can be made at the event via cash, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, card, and check. Cash and payment apps preferred, but all payments can be accommodated.
Necklaces (5 charms) – $25
Bracelets (5 charms) – $25
Bookmarks (7 charms) – $25
There are TWO sessions. Session #1 is from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Session #2 is from 6:00 t0 7:00 P.M. Please be sure to register under your preferred time slot only.
Registration required.

Trading Card Game Club
2025-12-18 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 and play some games. We primarily play Magic the Gathering but we are open to learning other games!
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Teen Anime Club: Holiday Party
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
To celebrate the last meeting of 2025, we will be showing the holiday anime film Toyko Godfathers and eating pizza!

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

Holiday Family Movie Night
2025-12-19 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! We’ll watch some fun and festive movies including Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Pete the Cat A Groovy New Year, Frosty the Snowman and more plus enjoy treats and snacks too! Stay to watch one or all of the movies! For all ages. Please register.

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

Teen Sewing: Mini Stockings
2025-12-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The stocking were hung by the chimney with care…but first they had to be made! Teens ages 12 and older will get hands on sewing and embroidery experience as they design and sew their own mini stocking ornaments. This will be a combination of hand embroidery and machine sewing.
Registration is limited and required.
All supplies will be provided.

Anime Night: Tokyo Godfathers
2025-12-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
While considerably more grounded than Satoshi Kon’s other work, “Tokyo Godfathers” is as thematically dense and vibrantly visualized as any of his other work. A Christmas tragicomedy, the story revolves around 3 unhoused people who find a baby on Christmas Eve, and the lengths they will go to try and return Kikiyo to her family. Along the way, they will confront their own pasts and definitions of family. This will be the first entry in a recurring program about Anime for teens.
Celebrating 40 years and proudly serving the Valley since 1985.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Fandom Fanatics
2025-12-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at Freddy’s Fazbear’s for a Survive the Night Scavenger Hunt. Will you survive the afternoon? Registration is required.

Babysitting Safety Course
2025-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
$35 per person.
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The program teaches how to get started with a business, working with parents and children, and key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips.
CPR/AED certification is recommended.

Winter Diamond Art for Tweens & Teens
2025-12-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Winter Diamond Art invites tweens and teens ages 10-17 to take a break from the busy holiday break and relax by making calming works of art. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Winter Yoga for Kids
2025-12-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The holidays can be a stressful and emotional time for all ages, including kids. The Valley Community Library invites kids and teens to come relax through mindful Yoga with Mindy. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the Valley Community Library. Registration is required.

Teen Leadership Committee
2025-12-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-27 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
2025-12-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
All ages and skill levels welcome.
Celebrating 40 years and proudly serving the Valley since 1985.

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-01-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-26 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

Teen Art Studio: Mosaic Masterpieces
2026-01-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Create your own vibrant mosaic art using nothing but paper squares! We’ll draw inspiration from real mosaic tiles and experiment with color, pattern, and design.
✨ All supplies provided
📌 Registration required
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-01-06 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.
Registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Trading Card Club
2026-01-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-22 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 and play some games. We primarily play Magic: the Gathering but we are open to learning other games!
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Teen Game Night
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Zoom into the New Year with Mario Kart 8! Join us for some friendly competition with some of your favorite Mario characters using our Nintendo Switch 2.

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

Circuit Sewing: Shivering Penguin
2026-01-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Learn how to use conductive thread and circuits to create a stuffed penguin that shivers!
✨ All supplies provided
📌 Registration required
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Volunteer Club
2026-01-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.
Teen Volunteer Club will meet on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM.

Teen Creator Lab
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s Teen Creator Lab will focus on making bracelets! All supplies will be provided, so come craft bracelets using string, charms and beads!

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 Anime Club: Manga Tasting & "Spirited Away"
2026-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 and manhwa – then grab a snack, take a seat, and immerse yourself in a beloved Ghibli classic about a sullen 10-year-old girl who wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits.
For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Cow Keychains
2026-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Make a cute cow keychain with Perler beads and discover fun facts about the dairy industry and our adopted cow, Sprinkles!
Check out the bulletin board in the teen space for photos of our new bovine friend. 🐄
Registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Cinema Club
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a showing of The Princess Bride. Afterwards, we will discuss the classic film featuring romance, fantasy, adventure, comedy and rodents of unusual size.

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
