Lackawanna County Library System

Teen Anime Club: "The Boy and the Heron"
2026-08-07 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come watch a Studio Ghibli classic with the Teen Anime Club! In this film, a young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the show!
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2026-08-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Friday for picnics on the library lawn! Bring your lunches, and we will supply the blankets! This event is weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-08-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Storytime
2026-08-07 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Chapman Lake
2026-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: Chapman Lake Road, Jermyn

No Toddler Time Today
2026-08-07 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, August 7
There will be no Toddler Time at the North Pocono Public Library today due to an event with the Lackawanna County Commissioners.

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.

Stamp n Swap
2026-08-06 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. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Game Night
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out at our monthly Teen Game Night! This month we will be playing Jackbox Party Pack 7 on our Nintendo Switch! Teens are also welcome to bring their own devices, and a variety of board games will be set up as alternate options.
This program is for teens ages 12-18
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-08-06 18:00, 2026-08-06 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

Cookbook Club
2026-08-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
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.

Scrabble 101
2026-08-06 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you want to learn how to play the great game of Scrabble? Come learn the basics and lots of strategies at 2 sessions that will lead to a fun, exciting and educational time of playing Scrabble!
Adults of all ages are welcome to attend.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-08-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Technology giving you trouble? We’re here to help! Our Tech tutors will be available to help answer your questions about cellphones, laptops, tablets, and more – just bring your device and your questions. Call 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Adult Color and Chat Afternoon
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Relax and color while you chat with new friends.

Lego Club
2026-08-06 14:00 | 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

Throop Civic Center
2026-08-06 13:15 - 14:15 | 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 to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: 500 Sanderson Street, Throop

Plants! with 4H
2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Plants! with 4H at the North Pocono Public Library
Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Lackawanna County 4H representative Kristin Armstrong will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to facilitate hands-on activities all about plants! For ages 7-16.
Registration is required. Only register children and teens.

Little Gals and Pals
2026-08-06 11:45 - 12:45 | PA
This stop is ONLY for students and staff. 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 to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-08-06 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cheesy Bingo
2026-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, August 6 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In August, all of our prizes will be cheesy — from cheese-flavored snacks, cheese-related accessories, or things that are just kinda cheesy!
Registration required.

Music Movement and Me
2026-08-06 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 through August. 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.

Move and Groove Kids
2026-08-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Generation Pound fitness class with movement, music and lightly weighted exercise drum stick to create a fun workout. The class will be led by Paulina Kuratnick.
For kids ages 6-10.
This is a 4 session series. We understand you might not be able to make a class due to vacation but we do ask you to try to make as many sessions as possible.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 2 session.
4 Session Series
Thursday, July 2, 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 30, 10:00 AM
Thursday, August 6, 10:00 AM
After July 2, to see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Marvelous Monarchs: Life Cycle, Habitat, and Conservation
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Paulina Kuratnick for an interactive workshop and discover the fascinating world of monarch butterflies! Learn about their life cycle, how to create a monarch-friendly garden or home habitat, and why conservation is essential for these beautiful pollinators. For adults. Registration required.

Cookbook Club
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, August 5 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 Jurassic World: The Official Cookbook! 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.

School Readiness Storytime
2026-08-05 18:00 - 18:45 | 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! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-6pm/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Video Game Club: Minecraft Night
2026-08-05 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all Minecraft lovers! Come flex your engineering muscles with cooperative building activities as we revisit this popular game!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

School Readiness Storytime
2026-08-05 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! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-5pm-1/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Genealogy Club
2026-08-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
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.
