Lackawanna County Library System

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2025-08-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Conversational Italian Class
2025-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Food Distribution
2025-08-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library is offering a FREE community food distribution courtesy of the Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month – produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, etc. – will be provided and available for pick up at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is Required!
2025 Food Distribution dates are:
January 31st, February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, and December 19th
A PA Forward Initiative® promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Lego Club
2025-08-29 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

Library Closed: Labor Day Weekend
2025-08-30 - 2025-09-01 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 to observe Labor Day Weekend.

Farmers Market at North Pocono Public Library
2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for a market featuring fresh and local produce, meat, baked goods, flowers, beauty goods, home wares, and more from local farmers and makers!
Visit our Facebook page or contact Rena Wilson at rwilson7333@gmail.com or Lisa Cummings at (570) 983-8946.
Saturday, August 16 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, August 30 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 13 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Library CLOSED
2025-08-30 09:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Saturday, August 30
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Saturday, August 30 in observance of Labor Day.

Library Closed: Labor Day
2025-08-31, 2025-09-01 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed from Sunday, August 31st, through Monday, September 1st, in honor of Labor Day.

Library CLOSED
2025-09-01 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, September 1
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

Knot Sew Fast Crafter's Club
2025-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Adults of all skill levels welcome! Work on your own projects while sharing secrets, hints, and patterns with like-minded crafters.
The Crafter’s Club will meet on the first Monday of the month.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Caring Hands
2025-09-01 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.

Mayfield Borough
2025-09-02 10:00 - 10:45 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Always in Stitches
2025-09-02 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
2025-09-02 10:30, 2025-09-03 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

Toddlers on the Move
2025-09-02 11:30, 2025-09-03 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

Keystone Place Apartments (Scranton)
2025-09-02 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at:
101 Smallacombe Drive
Scranton, PA

Mahjong
2025-09-02 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.

LEGO Crazy
2025-09-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Playwright Workshop with Scranton Fringe
2025-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Scranton Fringe + Abington Community Library are teaming up to launch a new Teen Playwright Workshop — a creative crash course in crafting your own original play, guided by local artist + writer Sarah Regan!
Sarah is a longtime member of the New Vintage Ensemble and brings years of experience as a director, educator, and playwright. 💫
📅 Tuesdays, Sept 2 – Sept 30
🕓 4 PM – 6 PM
Abington Community Library | 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit, PA
Open to teens ages 12+
FREE to attend!

Bridge the Gap Math: 5th and 6th Grade
2025-09-02 17:30 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For incoming 5th and 6th 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

Knot Another Stitch Group
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

Grandparents' Day Cardmaking
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Show your grandparents how much you cherish them with a homemade card! To get ready for Grandparents’ Day on September 7, we will be hosting two cardmaking sessions for kids of all ages. Join library staff and volunteers from the Scranton Prep Football Cheer Squad as you create your own cards for your grandparents and for local nursing home residents. We will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Greater Scranton YMCA
2025-09-03 09:00 - 10:30 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at:
706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA

Bangor Heights Apartments
2025-09-03 10:45 - 11:45 | PA

Keystone Place Apartments (Dickson City)
2025-09-03 12:30 - 13:30 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at:
375 Main Ave.
Dickson City, PA

Goodwill North
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at:
1539 North Main Ave
Scranton, PA

Movie: Diane Warren: Relentless
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “Diane Warren: Relentless”. A groundbreaking documentary that reveals the unique genius of Diane Warren, a woman who has shaped an entire generation of music. Having written over 400 songs for iconic artists such as Beyoncé, Cher, Taylor Swift, Celine Dione, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Aerosmith, Diane Warren resides in the pantheon of music greats. This is her untold story. Not Rated; 1 hr., 31 min.
