Lackawanna County Library System

The Curiosity Club: Candy Sculptures
2026-10-24 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Design your own masterpiece using candy and other foods! You can even take your design home, as long as your grown-up says you can!
We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Creation Station: Make A Monster
2026-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | PA
Kids are invited to do a pre-made craft provided by the library or bring in their own hobby craft.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-10-23 11:00 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, October 23 at 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-10-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-23 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
2026-10-23 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

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-10-23 10:00 - 10:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, October 23 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required.

Howard Gardner
2026-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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.

Teen Halloween Party
2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Happy (almost) Halloween! Celebrate the holiday with snacks, drinks, games, and a costume contest! Prizes will be awarded for the top costumes.
This program is for teens ages 12-18
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Halloween Dance Party
2026-10-22 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us in your costume for our annual Halloween Dance Party! There will not be any tricks, only treats!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Rebellious Readers
2026-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join our nontraditional book club at the Valley Community Library on October 22 at 5:30 p.m. There is no assigned book; just come ready to discuss the books you enjoyed (or didn’t!) within each meeting’s theme. And don’t be surprised when your reading list doubles in size! This meeting’s theme is “books made into movies or television shows.” This program is for adults and registration is encouraged.

Board Game Night
2026-10-22 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 October 22 at the Valley Community Library. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Teen Anime Club: "Spirited Away"
2026-10-22 16:00 | 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! During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits and where humans are changed into beasts. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the show!
For teens ages 12-17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

TCG Teens
2026-10-22 15:00 - 18:00 | PA
A passive library program for teens where they can play various trading card games.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-10-22 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 Craft: Terracotta Pot Scarecrow
2026-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Create your own fall home decor.
Sign ups start on the first Friday that we are open on the month before the craft – Friday, September 4 at 10:00 AM.
Note: Please only sign up for one Terracotta Pot Scarecrow craft session. We want to have space for as many people to make one.

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Primary)
2026-10-22 12:30 - 13:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Library Littles
2026-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft on themes relevant to preschoolers.

Edison Early Learning Center S. Abington Twp.
2026-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

ABC Play with Me
2026-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Young children and their parents are invited to interact with developmentally appropriate play stations and meet new friends during this learning through play program. Parents will also have an opportunity to chat with community resource specialists on different aspects of parenting and child development. If you have any questions or concerns, this is a great opportunity to ask in an informal and confidential manner.
Designed for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings younger than 5 are welcome.
Registration is required. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Register once for the 5 week series, https://lclshome.org/event/abc-play-with-me-2/.
Attendance is suggested for every class but we understand with young children and life it’s not always possible.
Register children only.

ABC Play with me will be offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.
The Parent/Child Workshop is the signature Family Place Libraries program.

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Main)
2026-10-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Socrates Cafe
2026-10-21 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

ABC Play with Me
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Young children and their parents are invited to interact with developmentally appropriate play stations and meet new friends during this learning through play program. Parents will also have an opportunity to chat with community resource specialists on different aspects of parenting and child development. If you have any questions or concerns, this is a great opportunity to ask in an informal and confidential manner.
Designed for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings younger than 5 are welcome.
Registration is required. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Register once for the 5 week series, https://lclshome.org/event/abc-play-with-me/.
Attendance is suggested for every class but we understand with young children and life it’s not always possible.
Register children only.

ABC Play with me will be repeated on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM.
The Parent/Child Workshop is the signature Family Place Libraries program.

SPL Book Club
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion about “Help Wanted” By Adelle Waldman.
This darkly humorous, sharply observed novel follows a big box store’s poorly paid workers as they take deliveries at 4 a.m., unpack goods, and concoct a plan to get their obnoxious boss promoted in order to create a management position for one of them.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby.

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

American Girl Doll Club: Mini Pumpkin Painting
2026-10-21 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s get together and paint mini pumpkins for our dolls! We will paint and decorate our mini pumpkins, have a spooky snack, and play in our dollhouse!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Needlework Night
2026-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Twisted Stitchers
2026-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Get twisted up in stitches in this new monthly craft program for adults! Experienced stitchers are welcome to work on their crochet and knitting projects together at the library, meet new people, and learn new tips and tricks. Registration for this program is required.

Scrabble 101
2026-10-21 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

South Scranton Intermediate
2026-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
