The Curiosity Club: Snowstorm in a Jar
2026-01-24 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to create your own snowstorm! We will learn about chemical properties and density with this COOL experiment!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Girl Scouts: Inspired by the Past
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging event about Girl Scouts through the years at the Valley Community Library on Saturday, January 24th at 2:00 P.M. This event is a family event for both current and potential Girl Scouts ages 5 to 12. Girls are encouraged to bring a friend or adult family member who might have also been a Girl Scout to share their experiences.

We will explore the rich history of Girl Scouting and discover how the movement has grown and empowered girls for more than a century. Girls will learn about key milestones, iconic traditions, and the celebrated Juliette Gordon Lowe, who helped create the organization. There will also be some themed crafts, some tasty snacks, and fun making new friends!

Registration is required. Please register all girls and adults attending.

The Molly Maguires
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Albright Memorial Library for a free screening of “The Molly Maguires”. The Molly Maguires was filmed in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1970 and is shown in honor of Anthracite Heritage Month.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

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

Lego Club
2026-01-25 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

Blocks & Bubbles
2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, January 26 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Play and grow at North Pocono Public Library!
Children ages 5 and under are invited to join us in the community room for free play with a variety of blocks and toys. At the end of the clean-up, we’ll have some bubble popping fun.
No registration is required.

Little Farmers
2026-01-26 13:00 - 13:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Homeschool Program
A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H.
For ages 4-7.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Caring Hands
2026-01-26 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.

Monarch Migration
2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join Master Gardener, Janelle Zigon, as she discusses the epic journey monarch butterflies take to make it to their winter habitats as well as their life cycle and habitat we can provide.
This program is free but registration is required.

First Friends
2026-01-26 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come share your inspirations and practice your favorite crafts with the NKH Teen Art Club! Whether you’d like to sketch, sculpt clay, or string up some kandi creations, the library has a variety of supplies for you to work with! Snacks will be provided to help motivate the creative process!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Pennsylvania Bingo
2026-01-26 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America! Celebrate by playing a Pennsylvania themed BINGO with us! Prizes will include snacks made in the state of PA and more!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cookbook Club
2026-01-26 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 cookbooks. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selections will be a variety of Astrological Cookbooks including, “Lobster for Leos, Cookies for Capricorns”, “Jeane Dixon’s Astrological Cookbook”, and “Your Astrological Cookbook: The Perfect Recipe for Every Sign.” 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.

VCL Board Meeting
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Library encourages individuals who would like to comment before the Board to notify the Library in advance of the Meeting.  For more information, please review our Public Comment Policy or email kwallo@albright.org with any questions.

NPPL Board Meeting - January 2026
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, January 26 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.

Bookish Bingo
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you love BINGO and a good book? Then join us for an evening of BINGO with prizes fit for any reader! We’ll play rounds of traditional BINGO with winners getting to choose from a selection of books, stickers, bookmarks, and more.
In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

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

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-27 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Always in Stitches
2026-01-27 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.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-01-27 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

Preschool Stories: Letter O
2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Learn through story and song!
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Mahjong
2026-01-27 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.

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2026-01-27 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Leadership Committee
2026-01-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to middle and high school students, this group is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the Library and the community. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
No registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Minecraft
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Embark on an exhilarating digital parkour competition to the peak of a majestic mountain! Players will leap from block to block, scale ladders, and bounce on trampolines.
This program is open to all ages though participants should be familiar with how to play Minecraft.
Space is limited so registration is a must!

Tech Table
2026-01-27 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

Multigenerational Chess
2026-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
All ages and skill levels welcome.

Novel Thoughts: "City Spies"
2026-01-27 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you have what it takes to be an international spy? The City Spies do. Five kids from different cities around the world are brought together to use their skills in sleight of hand, code breaking, hidden messages, and forensics to go places in the spy world adults can’t.
If this sounds like your kind of book, stop by the library starting Friday, January 2 to get your Spy Kit while supplies last, and then come to the Novel Thoughts Spy School to test your skills!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

School Age Funtime
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Book Discussion: A Girl Called Samson
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! We will be featuring programs related to the anniversary of the United States. This month we are having a book discussion of Amy Harmon’s ” A Girl Called Samson”.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

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

Terrific Tales
2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
