Lackawanna County Library System

Lego Club
2025-07-06 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you!
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Great Art Hunt!
2025-07-05 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Join North Pocono Public Library as we learn about famous artists by searching for their art in the children’s area all summer long during open hours.
Each week from June 20 until August 15, discover a new artist and earn a small prize for completing each hunt. For children of all ages.
No registration is required.

CLOSED
2025-07-05 09:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Saturday, July 5
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Library Closed
2025-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The library will be closed today in observance of the July 4th holiday.

CLOSED
2025-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, July 4
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Library Closed: Independance Day
2025-07-04 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independance Day.

Library Closed: Independence Day
2025-07-04 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 to observe Independence Day.

Splatter & Spark: 4th of July Painting Workshop
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
At our Do Art painting workshops, we will all paint together with our own canvases and canvas paper, all paints, brushes, and canvases provided. A great time to tap into your own creations while sharing the experience and inspiration with others. We will guide through different techniques, paint mixing, shading and help with all creative inquiries.. More than one painting is encouraged and everyone will go home with stickers, and other materials to help further their creativity.
This event is for teens ages 12 and up.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Stamp n Swap
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. Registration required. Register below.

Teen Video Game Trivia Night
2025-07-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Test your video game knowledge against fellow teens in a trivia competition! The theme? Video games! Small prizes will be awarded to the top competitors.

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
2025-07-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you ever wonder how roses came to symbolize love? Or why do we pluck petals off a daisy to see if the object of our affections feels the same? Join the Scranton Public Library as we explore the history of the language of flowers. Focusing on the Victorian Era language of flowers, we will explore what different flowers mean, how messages were sent through bouquets, and how this has been adapted into modern culture.

Coloring Club
2025-07-03 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come Color Your World and hang out with Ms. Meghan! Thursdays during SummerQuest we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For all ages. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Paint & Plant
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 3 at 2:00 P.M.
(Teen Programming)
Paint a 4″ ceramic planter and choose a new plant friend to take home to brighten up your space. All materials provided.
Registration is required.

Music Movement and Me
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Grab & Go: Patriotic Pet Magnets
2025-07-03 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, July 3
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we’re making patriotic pet magnets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
Registration is not required.

Pottery Workshop- Paint Palette Cheeseboard
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening designing your own paint palette cheeseboard! Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, transforming it into a beautiful keepsake to enjoy for years to come. $25 materials fee. For Adults. Registration required.

Cookbook Club
2025-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 2 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Try new recipes and enjoy them with friends!
This month, the cookbook we’re using to make delicious dishes is How to Grill Everything by Mark Bittman. Participants will peruse the book when they register in person at North Pocono Public Library’s circulation desk and select a recipe to make for our collective feast. No duplicate recipes! We will provide a copy of the recipe to take home. Please follow all food safety procedures when preparing your dish.
Registration is required in person.

Festival of Stories Weekly Meetings
2025-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event that will take place on August 1! There are a variety of ways kids can participate: art, acting, writing, or trivia. Join us each week to work on your projects or prepare for trivia!
For grades 4 through 12. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-02 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

NKH Chess Club
2025-07-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Movie: Novocaine
2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:50 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “Novocaine,” When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.

Baby Bounce
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun!
This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Read with the RailRiders
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 2 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Come enjoy a story with CHAMP from the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at North Pocono Public Library!
Registration is required.

Block Party
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Knot Another Stitch
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

Summer Romance Book Club
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 1 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library’s Summer Romance Book Club — a “read what you wish” style book club where patrons can talk about their current reads. We will have a M.A.S.H.-style “who would you be in a romance novel” card, sweet and spicy snacks, a “try this at home” list of things book boyfriends do. Everyone who attends will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win 2 general admission tickets to Electric City Love Con.
No registration is required.

Summertime Funtime
2025-07-01 18:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary for gardening, crafts, games, and other fun activities. Ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Family Place: Play and Learn Series
2025-07-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This five-part series for families with children ages 0-3, is designed to help your little ones play, move, socialize, and use their imagination. Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals on hand to answer your questions in this fun and informal setting.
Please register for the entire series at the Carbondale Public Library, 570-282-4281. Siblings under five are welcome and do not need to be registered.
A PA Forward Initiative promoting Basic Literacy.

Tech Table
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Tech Table is designed to help patrons who need one-on-one assistance using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Participants are encouraged to bring specific problems about a technical problem including trouble using an app, slow or malfunctioning technology, or questions about privacy, settings, or security.
No registration is required; appointments are limited to 20-minute sessions, and patrons will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3038
