Lackawanna County Library System

Needlework Night
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Tummy Time
2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:30
Tummy Time is a crucial activity for babies to build muscles in their neck, shoulders, and arms. Caregivers and babies are invited to socialize while the babies work on these skills at the Valley Community Library. We will also include a book and music for a well-balanced program. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Aromatherapy
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Greater Scranton YMCA at the Valley Community Library on May 21 at 2:00 p.m. for aromatherapy. Find your signature scent blend and create materials designed to help you find peace and tranquility. This program is geared towards seniors and registration is required.

Constitution Alive!
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
Bring the U.S. Constitution to life with Patriot Academy’s “Constitution Alive!” video course that offers an easy-to-understand view of our nation’s bedrock principles. Perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts. This is a 6-week course held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Valley Community Library from May 21 through June 25. Join facilitator Matt Zale to learn how the Constitution shapes your rights, freedoms, and daily life through videos and discussions. Register for a free workbook at patriotacademy.com. Questions can be directed to Matt Zale at 570-357-4517.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-05-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-05 13:00 - 15:00

Library Closed
2026-05-23
The Valley Community Library is closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Library Closed
2026-05-25
The Valley Community Library is closed for Memorial Day.

Digital Media Class
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:00
Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765.
Mondays and other days available.

Yoga for Kids
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00
The Valley Community Library invites kids ages 4-10 to their Spring session of Yoga for Kids. In this program led by Kerri Berri, kids will learn to stretch, relax, and practice mindfulness in a fun and engaging way tailored to their age. This PA Forward Health Literacy program was made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the Valley Community Library.

Yoga with Mindy
2026-05-27 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-03 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-10 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-17 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-24 11:15 - 12:15
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Adult Craft: Paint a Ceramic Flower Bowl
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:30
Paint a ceramic flower bowl to decorate your home.
Registration opens on the First Friday of the month before the craft when we are open – Friday, April 10 at 10:00 AM

Board Game Night
2026-05-28 17:00 - 19:00
Play board games from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on May 28 at the Valley Community Library. This program is for adults and registration is required.

VCL Board Meeting
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00
The Valley Community Library board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Library encourages individuals who would like to comment before the Board to notify the Library in advance of the Meeting.  For more information, please review our Public Comment Policy or email kwallo@albright.org with any questions.

Cookbook Club
2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:00
Join us at the Valley Community Library on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the front desk. Make the recipe at home and bring your creation to the meeting. Everyone will discuss the recipes and try each other’s dishes. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Book Bingo
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our free Book Bingo event at the Valley Community Library on June 6 at 2:00 p.m. Play Bingo for a chance to win new or gently used books as prizes! This program is for adults and registration is required.

Meet Elizabeth Hamilton
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30
Meet Elizabeth Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, portrayed by historical presenter Gwen Kuebler at the Valley Community Library on June 11 at 6:00 p.m. Hear about Alexander Hamilton’s boyhood days, their courtship, and home life. Consider his meteoric rise to power in the new United States and his fateful meeting with Aaron Burr. Discover places of significance for Hamilton before, during, and after the Revolutionary War. A different perspective on one of our most influential founding fathers! Registration is required.

Atlantic City Bus Trip
2026-06-13 07:30 - 22:30
On Saturday, June 13, the Friends of the Valley Community Library will be hosting a bus trip to Atlantic City! The bus will be leaving the library at 7:30 a.m., will be dropping attendees off at Resorts Casino at about 11:00 a.m., and will return to the library at approximately 10:30 p.m. that night.
Tickets are $60 a person ($63 for credit) and payment is needed to reserve your space on the bus. The ticket cost includes the bus and driver’s tip. No rebates. Signup is available at the Library at 739 River Street, Peckville. For more information, please contact Ann at 570-479-0806 or valleylibraryfriends@outlook.com.

Ink & Intention
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Greater Scranton YMCA at the Valley Community Library on June 18 at 2:00 p.m. for a 2-part stress relief session. The class begins with a 20-minute stress meditation to ground and settle the mind and body. Following the meditation, participants will engage in a gratitude journaling session to improve their overall outlook and practice thankfulness. This program is geared towards seniors and registration is required.

Library Closed
2026-06-19
The Valley Community Library is closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Board Game Night
2026-06-25 17:00 - 19:00
Play board games from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on June 25 at the Valley Community Library. This program is for adults and registration is required.
