Lackawanna County Library System

Board-dom Buster Dino Games
2026-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Beat the summer boredom with dinosaur games at the library.
Kids and teens ages 8+ are invited to play a variety of board games featuring dinosaurs at the Valley Community Library on Wednesday, July 29 at 2:00 P.M. Registration is required.

Paint Your Own Canvas Night
2026-07-29 17:30 - 18:30
Paint Your Own Canvas Night
Create a painting on a blank or preprinted design canvas
Registration starts on the first Friday of the month before the craft – Friday, June 5 at 10:00 AM
Once registration is full, please call the library at 570-489-1765 to be placed on the waiting list.

Didgeridoo Down Under
2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:00
Join our epic adventure to The Land Down Under on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 P.M.! The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and loads of audience movement and participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1500 years, and it’s known for its otherworldly sound. We’ll explore the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef, we’ll unearth Aboriginal artwork and artifacts, we’ll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas … and much more … all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge and worldly percussion instruments. The DDU Show is interactive, educational, motivational, and super fun for all ages! Registration is required. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Bianca Beck Memorial Foundation.
If online registration is full please call the library at 570-489-1765 to be put on the waitlist.

Storytime
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:30
Read, sing, stomp, roar and play together as we make new friends at Storytime. Ages 0-5. Registration is required.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
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

Beachy Diamond Art
2026-07-31 15:00 - 17:00
Beachy Diamond Art at the Valley Community Library invites teens ages 12-17 to relax and create shiny works of summer art. Supplies are limited, registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Valley Community Library
If online registration is full, please call the library at 570-489-1765 to be placed on the waitlist.

Adult Craft: Diamond Art Bookmarks
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-26 17:30 - 18:30
Create your own diamond art bookmark.
Sign ups start on the first Friday that we are open on the month before the craft – Friday, July 10 at 10:00 AM.

Digital Media Class
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-24 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.

Genealogy Club
2026-08-05 15:30 - 16:30
Come join our group of genealogists and learn about the free resources available at the library to use on your search. All levels welcome. Feel free to bring tech devices or borrow a laptop at the front desk. Meets on the First Wednesday of the Month.

Adult Color and Chat Afternoon
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00
Relax and color while you chat with new friends.

Cookbook Club
2026-08-06 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.

Atlantic City Bus Trip
2026-08-08 07:30 - 22:30
On Saturday, August 8, 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 about 11:00 A.M., and will return to the library 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. 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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Session 5
2026-08-08 14:00 - 16:30
In the taverns of the city of Nikkassu, many strange tales are woven. Recent vagrants and madmen have told of a great trove in the forgotten city of La-Khassu-Birqu. Perhaps this will be the place where you can finally find the relic that will solve the desperate hope that brought you out here after all? This 6-session Role-Playing Game will be available for teens every other Saturday starting in June and lasting through the summer with Dungeon Master Jon, and this adventure will be for 4th-level characters. If you need help building a character for this adventure, we will have a building session on June 9!

Teen Volunteer Club
2026-08-10 15:00 - 17:00
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.

Adult Craft: Diamond Art Bookmark
2026-08-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-12 17:30 - 18:30

Art with the Everhart- Valley
2026-08-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join the Lackawanna County Library System and the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art for “Art with the Everhart” throughout the month of August. Children will have the chance to act as junior scientists as they observe specimens, create clay fossil imprints, and document their discoveries through imaginative storytelling and art.
For kids ages 7 through 10.

Doug Smith's Dixieland All-Stars: Celebrating America 250
2026-08-13 17:30 - 19:00
Experience the joyful sounds of Dixieland jazz while exploring the history of America’s original art form at the Valley Community Library on August 13 at 5:30 p.m. Through live music, instrument demonstrations, and engaging discussion, audiences of all ages will discover how this uniquely American style helped shape the nation’s musical heritage. Select programs will include interactive activities for children and families. Registration is encouraged.

Pokémon Day
2026-08-15 14:00 - 16:00
Are you going to be the very best that no one ever was? At Valley Community Library, we’re taking the whole afternoon to celebrate Pocket Monsters! We’ll have areas set up for card play and trading, Head-to-Head Pokémon Champions, multiple lures set up through the Library for Pokémon Go, and even a Pokémon Scavenger Hunt! We’re here to help you Catch ‘Em All!

Japanese Movie Night: Final Fantasy Advent Children
2026-08-18 17:00 - 19:00
Years after the defeat of Sephiroth (spoilers for a game from 1997), Cloud Strife still sees visions of his Nemesis even as the people of Midgar rebuild their home. Can Cloud trust his friends? Himself? Anyone? This sequel to one of the defining pillars of Japanese Role-Playing Games was an instant hit upon its release, and we at the Valley library are thrilled to bring you the cream of the crop of otaku cinema.

Cremation Information Session
2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:00
Are you curious about cremation in your end-of-life planning? Join Christine Banditelli, a Pre-Arrangement Advisor at the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, for a presentation explaining their cremation services as a trusted alternative to traditional funeral homes at the Valley Community Library on August 20 at 2:00 p.m. Planning ahead allows individuals to make their wishes known in advance, lock in today’s affordable prices, and provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones during a difficult time. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Beach StoryTime
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30
We will sing, play, and make friends together. Ages 0-5

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Session 6
2026-08-22 14:00 - 16:30

VCL Board Meeting
2026-08-24 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.

Emotional Spectrum Painting
2026-08-25 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Greater Scranton YMCA at the Valley Community Library on August 25 at 2:00 p.m. to create an emotional spectrum painting. Express your emotions on canvas in a guided session that encourages self-discovery and healing. This program is geared towards seniors and registration is required.

Multigenerational Chess
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00
All ages and skill levels welcome.
