Lackawanna County Library System

NPPL Board Meeting - June 2026
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, June 29 at 6:00 P.M.
The board of North Pocono Public Library will have their monthly meeting in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

Caring Hands
2026-06-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-22 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.

Paint & Sip
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join Bonnie Black Edwards at the Valley Community Library on Friday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. for a Paint & Sip. This fundraiser will be held inside the library and is for adults 21 and older. Proceeds will directly benefit adult programming. Bonnie will provided step-by-step instructions on how to create a painting to take home at the end of the night. Attendees are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages and snacks. The cost is $30 for cash or check and $32 for credit card. Payment must be made to reserve your spot. Registration may be done by visiting the library or calling 570-489-1765.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Families Helping Families
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Constitution Alive!
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
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.

Teen Anime Club
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Start this year’s SummerQuest: Unearth a Story at Teen Anime Club with the manga Dinosaur Sanctuary! We will briefly explain how to participate in SummerQuest before discussing the manga that explores a world where dinosaurs were rediscovered in the 20th century. Copies of Dinosaur Sanctuary may be placed on hold and picked up at any Lackawanna County library.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Board Game Night
2026-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
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.

Scrabble Group
2026-06-25 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-18 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Movie: Epic: Elvis Presley In Concert
2026-06-24 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 Epic: Elvis Presley In Concert (Wednesday, June 24th): For the first time ever, Elvis Presley tells his own story through candid conversations and dazzling performance footage from the early days of his Vegas residency. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage. Rated PG-13; 1 hr., 36 min.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Yoga with Mindy
2026-06-24 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-17 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
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.

Library Board Meeting
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Our board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm on the second floor in the Conference Room of the Carbondale Public Library.
The meetings for 2026 are as follows:
Tuesday January 27
Tuesday February 24
Tuesday March 24
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 26
Tuesday June 23
Tuesday July 28
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday October 27
Tuesday November 24
The board does not meet in December.

Mahjong
2026-06-23 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.

Always in Stitches
2026-06-23 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.

Community Bank
2026-06-23 08:00 - 09:00 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned at any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Cookbook Club
2026-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from this month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection is the “National Parks Cookbook.” We recommend bringing to-go containers for any possible leftovers that might be available during the club. If you have any questions, please e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Library Closed
2026-06-19 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Library Closed: Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Friday, June, 19, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. Meeting at the Library and on Zoom.

Teen Creator Lab: Diamond Painting
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Combine paint-by-numbers and bedazzling at this month’s Teen Creator Lab. In this diamond painting event! We will be placing small resin gemstones onto an ice-cream design to create a lovely magnet to take home.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Summer Solstice Storytime
2026-06-18 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The brightest season is finally here! Join us outside the Children’s Library as we celebrate the summer solstice with acoustic songs, stories of sunshine, summer snacks, and a craft to hang outside your window, showcasing all your favorite colors in nature.
For families with children ages 2 and up.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Ink & Intention
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
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.

Socrates Cafe
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Socrates Cafe. these gatherings will bring people together from all walks of life to raise questions about, listen to, and discuss a topic chosen by the group that evening.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Movie: Sentimental Value
2026-06-17 14:00 - 16:15 | 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 “Sentimental Value” (Wednesday, June 17th): Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best International Film. Rated R; 2 hrs., 12 min.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000
