NKH Chess Club
2025-08-07 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Tech Table
2025-08-07 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

Sunset Sensory Storytime & Songs
2025-08-07 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Rachel outside at the Children’s Library for a calming summer evening of bedtime stories, sensory play, and a background of acoustic songs to help you wind down at the end of the day.
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-08-07 18:00 | 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

Colors of the World: Photography Exhibit
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you take a photo you want to share from anywhere in the world? Please send the photo to msoden@albright.org to have this on display from August 7th-10th. RSVP and join us for a reception on August 7th to preview the photos before being displayed for the weekend.

Teen Game Night
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an evening of the classic game Pictionary! Bring your best drawing and guessing skills for a night of fun. The Nintendo Switch and board games will be present for alternate gaming options as well.

Stamp n Swap
2025-08-07 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-08-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-08 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Storytime
2025-08-08 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

Zine-Making Workshop with the Everhart
2025-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join the Everhart Museum at the library for a fun, hands-on zine-making workshop inspired by the Lackawanna County Library System’s summer reading theme, Color Our World! Children will create their very own mini-book—called a “zine”—using drawing, storytelling, and colorful imagination to explore what makes their world unique. Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake they designed themselves!
Ages 6-12
Registration is required.
This program is full. Please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2025-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us every Friday for picnics on the lawn of the library! Bring your lunches, and we will supply blankets to sit on!
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Art with the Everhart
2025-08-08 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our friends from the Everhart Museum for a fun, hands-on, zine-making workshop! Children will create their very own mini-book—called a “zine”—using drawing, storytelling, and colorful imagination to explore what makes their world unique. Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake they designed themselves!
For kids ages 6 through 12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2025-08-08 15:00 | 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

Once Upon an Orchestra
2025-08-08 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come experience “Once Upon an Orchestra” with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and the Lackawanna County Library System! Families with children ages 2 to 5 are invited to enjoy a musical afternoon at their local library. It’s a fantastic chance to introduce little ones to the joy of music and stories!
For families with children ages 2 through 5.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Bubble Party
2025-08-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Celebrate the end of SummerQuest with endless bubbles, bubble play, music and dancing.
Family Event
Sponsored by the Abington Heights Civic League.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Bridge the Gap Math: 7th and 8th Grade
2025-08-08 17:30 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For incoming 7th and 8th graders.
Lemonade Stand Summer Challenge
In this session, students become young entrepreneurs running their own lemonade stands! They’ll work in teams to budget, price, and sell their lemonade for maximum profit. Along the way, they’ll face real-world math challenges, including supply shortages, customer demands, and unexpected events (weather changes, competition). The session blends practical math skills with collaborative decision-making and problem-solving.
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Library Closed
2025-08-09 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
The library will be closed today.

Sundays with Friends: P.T. Reptiles
2025-08-10 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Meet, touch, hold, and experience many different kinds of animals! Kids of all ages are invited to the Library to learn more about alligators, snakes, scorpions, and more during this interactive event with P.T. Reptiles.
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

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-08-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our teen-led chess club for kids and teens ages 5 and up will be meeting on Sunday, August 10 from 2:30-4:30. New and experienced players alike are invited to join us.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Toddlers on the Move
2025-08-11 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

Water Play
2025-08-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our sprinklers will be available outside every Monday.
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Caring Hands
2025-08-11 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.

Music and Movement
2025-08-11 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Babies will enjoy singing and dancing to their favorite songs and nursery rhymes!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn how to knit or brush up on your skills at Bonnie’s Knitting Workshop!
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Beaded Bookmarks
2025-08-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Mark your place in style with a personalized beaded bookmark! Design your own one-of-a-kind bookmark using colorful beads and charms.
All supplies provided Registration required
Any questions please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org

Adult Gaming Club
2025-08-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, this club is a venue for finding and getting together with fellow players. Join us for a summer of the Nintendo Switch, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own device or use ours at this club open to 18+. Drop-ins welcome.

Read to Dogs
2025-08-11 17:45 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, August 11 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-08-11 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We know that Kindergarten is a big adjustment for everyone in the family! Join us for this six-week series, where children will practice activities they will need to know in Kindergarten, like sitting politely for circle time, imaginative play activities, and daily school routines all in a fun, welcoming setting! All activities will be centered around a theme that is aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills.
For children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Food Fun for Littles
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun making some fruity treats! We’ll have a variety of fruit to dip in chocolate, frosting, and/or whipped cream and then decorate with sprinkles! Drop-in between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) with a parent/caregiver. Please register.
