Lackawanna County Library System

Sundays with Friends: Princess Tea Party
2025-09-21 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
You are cordially invited to join us for a Princess Tea Party inspired by Frozen, featuring a special princess guest! Sing, dance, and read along with her, and enjoy the light refreshments, photo opportunities, and activities.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Scholars in Training Preschool
2025-09-22 09:15 - 10:15 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Blocks & Bubbles
2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 22 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time.
No registration is required.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-09-22 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Dunmore Treasure House
2025-09-22 10:45 - 11:45 | PA

St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School
2025-09-22 12:15 - 14:00 | PA

Caring Hands
2025-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.

First Friends
2025-09-22 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

MarioKart 8 Deluxe Tournament
2025-09-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Drift your way in to the Albright Memorial Library to compete in our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament. Controllers will be available, but feel free to bring your own. A Game Stop gift card will be awarded to the top racer! This program is for ages 18+

Family Puzzle Party
2025-09-22 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you a jigsaw puzzle master? Bring the whole family and challenge yourselves to complete one of our variety of fun 100-piece puzzles together at the library.
For families with kids of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

All Saints Academy
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:30 | PA

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Always in Stitches
2025-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. Intermediate members welcome. No registration required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-09-23 10:30, 2025-09-24 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library’s mascots, Cal or Newbery!
For families with children of all ages. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Letter C
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 23 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Wellkind School of Early Learners
2025-09-23 12:45 - 13:45 | PA

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-23 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register..

Mahjong
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Greater Scranton YMCA (Olyphant)
2025-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | PA

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2025-09-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Tech Table
2025-09-23 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

Novel Thoughts: Kid Confident
2025-09-23 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all middle schoolers! Let Ms. Meghan help you start the year off right by stopping in on any of these Tuesdays in September to get your own supplies and advice from the book “Kid Confident: How to Navigate Middle School.”

September 9: Planner Perfect – set up your planner or binder with fun pens, highlighters, and stickers to get organized.
September 16: Pencil Case Creations – design your own pencil case to take home.
September 23: Pony Bead Keychains – make a unique keychain for your backpack.

For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cook What You Grow
2025-09-23 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a hands-on class designed for students and their parents to discover what to do with the fresh produce growing in their gardens. Together, you’ll learn simple and delicious ways to prepare and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your hard work. 🌱🍅🥕
This program will help families make the connection between growing food and eating what they grow, turning garden harvests into tasty, healthy meals.
🔗 Registration is required through 4-H. Please email KLS5017@psu.edu to register

Terrific Tales
2025-09-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

ABC Kiddie Kampus
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | PA

Homeschool Hub: Cardboard Characters
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 24 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at the Library for some hands-on, educational fun! This year we will meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Our experiences will be designed for grades K-4, but all ages are welcome.
For September, we will be using our imagination to design our own characters and then create 3D versions of our designs using 3DuxDesign modeling materials. At the end of the program, there will be time to “show and tell” our creations to the rest of the group. Participants will be introduced to the basics of the design thinking process, review geometric shapes, hone fine motor skills by drafting and building, and practice communication skills by sharing their design with the group.
Registration is required.

St. Clare/St. Paul School
2025-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 | PA

Movie: Friendship
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:40 | 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 “Friendship”. A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor in this painfully hilarious testament to why men shouldn’t have friends, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd.
