Lackawanna County Library System

Teen Game Night: Pictionary
2024-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Pictionary featuring your favorite videogames. Bring your drawing skills and gaming knowledge.

Gift Wrapping Drop-by Workshop
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you want to add a special touch to gift wrapping this year, or just need a safe space to wrap presents away from prying eyes? Join us for a drop-in workshop where you can do your holiday gift-wrapping with tips and supplies provided by the library. Simply bring your gifts and drop by during our program hours to work on your wrapping while library staff show you fun ways to add bows, tags, or other details to presents. Donations of supplies (wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and tags) will be accepted at the Circulation Desk of the Albright Memorial Library in the weeks leading up to this program.

BUS TRIP to Bethlehem, PA Christkindlmarkt
2024-12-12 09:00 - 19:00 | PA
Get in the holiday spirit and visit vendors for thoughtful holiday gifts, enjoy delicious food, and relax to the sounds of the season at the festive Bethlehem, PA’s Christkindlmarkt.
The bus will depart Clarks Summit at 9AM and return at 7PM.
The price is $55 (includes transportation, admission, driver tip, and snack).
Payment can be made at the Library using cash, check, or VENMO @AbingtonCommLib

Art Explorers
2024-12-12 04:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun and inspiring art session where you’ll get to create your own masterpiece while exploring different artists and art techniques.
For ages 5-10.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2024-12-11 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids in grades K-4.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren).

Pottery Workshop
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own Holiday ornaments and decorating them with vibrant colors and merry decals. Take home 3 unique masterpieces, expertly glazed and fired to treasure forever. At the end of the night pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired. $25 materials fee. Registration required. For adults.

Psyanky Eggs
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Tammy Budnovitch will be leading a class at North Pocono Public Library to teach us how to make pysanky eggs with a reindeer motif!
Registration is required in person. There is a $25 program fee.

Danger Club: The Science of Snowflakes
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come join Ms. Meghan to learn about the beauty and science of snowflakes! Find out who “Snowflake Bentley” was and do a snowflake inspired craft!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2024-12-11 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Snow Globe Craft
2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Children of all ages can make their own mini winter wonderlands. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Movie: Deadpool & Wolverine
2024-12-11 14:00 - 16:10 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Deadpool & Wolverine (Wednesday, December 11th): After facing some professional setbacks while going through a midlife crisis, Wade Wilson decides to officially retire Deadpool and becomes a used car salesman. But when his friends, family, and the whole world are at stake, Deadpool decides to bring his katanas out of retirement. He recruits an unwilling and wary Wolverine to not only fight for their survival but ultimately, their legacy.

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2024-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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Conductor Cody’s Holiday Express
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
All Aboard! Conductor Cody and his magical railway adventures are coming to the Lackawanna County Libraries!
This time, the destination is the North Pole and, in the style of classic holiday books like The Polar Express, there will be magic moments a plenty. Golden train tickets will be torn & restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even get to join in the reindeer games!
For children of all ages.
*Sensory Friendly Program*

Banned Book Club: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
If you can’t get enough of Glinda and Elphaba, you will love finding out about the story that started it all, L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Join Ms. Meghan to explore all the secrets of the Emerald City, and find out why the book that introduced us to the world of Oz is so controversial.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Seeds of Change: Window Sill Planter
2024-12-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
🌱 Seeds of Change: Window Sill Planters 🌱
Calling all teens ages 10-17! Join us for a hands-on Window Sill Planters event as part of our Seeds of Change club. Learn how to create and care for your very own mini garden, perfect for brightening up your space or growing herbs and plants indoors.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
Bring your creativity and love for nature—no green thumb required! All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required—sign up today and start your growing journey!

Conductor Cody's Holiday Express
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Aboard! Conductor Cody and his magical railway adventures are coming to the Lackawanna County Libraries!
This time, the destination is the North Pole and, in the style of classic holiday books like The Polar Express, there will be magic moments a plenty. Golden train tickets will be torn & restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even get to join in the reindeer games! Join us at your local library to make some magical holiday memories on the Holiday Express.
For children of all ages.
*Sensory Friendly Program*

Conductor Cody
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Conductor Cody and his magical railway adventures are making a stop at the Library and we are headed to the North Pole! In the spirit of classic holiday tales like The Polar Express, expect plenty of magic moments! Golden train tickets will be torn & restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even join in the reindeer games!
Don’t miss this chance to create some magical holiday memories on the Holiday Express! For children of all ages but registration is required so visit or contact the library at 570-562-1234 to reserve your space. This is a sensory friendly program.

Preschool Stories: Winter
2024-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, December 10 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for stories, songs, and a craft at North Pocono Public Library. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2024-12-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-06 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-06 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Read to Dogs
2024-12-09 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, December 9 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.

NP Homeschoolers
2024-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, December 9 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This event will be led by community member, April Smith. All ages are welcome to attend. This month we will have a winter art project and STEM activities.
Registration is Required.

Conductor Cody's Holiday Express
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get ready for a magical railway adventure at your local Library! Conductor Cody will share magic, stories, and plenty of excitement. We’ll head to the North Pole with lots of twists and turns along the way. Golden train tickets will be torn and restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even join in the reindeer games! This program is sensory friendly.
All ages are welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Gingerbread House Decorating
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 P.M.
(All Ages Programming)
Join us to create a gingerbread village at the library! All ages (children and adults) are invited to decorate a mini gingerbread house to be displayed at the library this season. All materials will be provided, but extra decorations are welcome!
Registration is required.

Winter Market
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Shop for one of a kind crafts, gifts, and more during Carbondale’s Christmas in a Small Town festivities.

Senior Scams Prevention
2024-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Be Alert. Be Secure. Be Smart!
Dana Neely, an Education and Outreach Specialist from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, will be visiting the library to address the issue of fraud targeting the elderly community. Join us to learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Gingerbread House Decorating
2024-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 P.M.
(All Ages Programming)
Join us to create a gingerbread village at the library! All ages (children and adults) are invited to decorate a mini gingerbread house to be displayed at the library this season. All materials will be provided, but extra decorations are welcome!
Registration is required.

Magic Gatherings for Teens
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we bust open our MagiKids box of goodies! With the help of some MTG experts and resources from Wizards of the Coast, learn how to play Magic and build your own deck that you can take home.

Wreath Making for Adults
2024-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come and create a fresh evergreen holiday wreath to enjoy this holiday season. Materials fee is $15 per person, and all supplies will be provided.
Registration is limited and required. For Adults.
