Lackawanna County Library System

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-12-02 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Friends of Scranton Public Library Book Sale
2025-12-02 10:00 - 18:30
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from September 9-September 13th.
Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM
Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More!
Saturday Only:

Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00
Teachers and non-profits can take books for free!

Always in Stitches
2025-12-02 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-12-02 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Little Visionaries Early Learning
2025-12-02 09:30 - 10:30
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.

11/5/2025 Test Event
2025-12-01 22:00 - 22:30 | Lackawanna County Library System, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Test to see of reoccurring events are showing all dates listed on event URLs.

Abington Community Library Board Meeting
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Ryon Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Adult Gaming Club
2025-12-01 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 an evening of 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. Drop-ins welcome.

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

Winter Sensory Exploration
2025-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an evening of sensory play themed around winter! Drop in anytime during the scheduled program window to play and experiment with us.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Art Studio: Nature Ornaments
2025-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens Ages 12-18
Join us for this month’s Teen Art Studio! We’ll be making winter ornaments using natural materials like dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, acorns, pinecones, and more. Bring the warmth and scent of the season indoors as you design your own unique hanging decorations.
✨ All supplies provided
📌 Registration required
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

First Friends
2025-12-01 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

Crafternoon: Mini Winter Jigsaw Puzzles
2025-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, December 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Craft the afternoon away!
Children of all ages are invited to drop in at North Pocono Public Library during the event hours to make a craft project to take home. This month, we are coloring mini water-themed jigsaw puzzles.
No registration is required.

Caring Hands
2025-12-01 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.

Little Gals & Pals
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00

Tiny Treasures Child Care Center
2025-12-01 10:30 - 11:30

Toddlers on the Move
2025-12-01 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

Take and Make Craft Kit
2025-12-01 | Albright Memorial Library, Circulation Department, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come visit us and grab a kit to make a cozy snowman out of a sock! Each kit includes all the essential materials along with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience enjoyable.
Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting December 1st and will be available while supplies last.
(limit of 2 kits per card per month)
Did you miss out on the kit this month? Join our Maker newsletter and we’ll keep you up-to-date on upcoming classes and kits. Sign up here for the newsletter.

Lego Club
2025-11-30 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

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2025-11-29 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Master the Magic Cube!
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have you ever tried your hand at solving a Rubik’s cube, originally known as a Magic Cube? Now’s your chance! Stop by to get your own cube to keep as well as a copy of Me & the Magic Cube by Daniel Fehr to learn the strategies that will make you a puzzling master.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed Today
2025-11-29, 2025-11-28 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Taylor Community Library will be closed today.

Coloring Club
2025-11-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Puzzle Exchange
2025-11-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Relax during the holiday season with some new-to-you puzzles with our annual Puzzle Exchange!
Bring jigsaw puzzles in to trade and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
Only puzzles without missing pieces, please!

Conversational Italian Class
2025-11-28 13:30 - 14:30 | 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.

Storytime
2025-11-28 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

CLOSED
2025-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, November 28
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Library Closes at 5:00 P.M.
2025-11-28
Abington Community Library will be close early on Friday, November 28

Families Helping Families
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Acrobatics
2025-11-27 17:00 - 18:00
Young people participating in these activities will be improving their acrobatics through participating in various intelligence-stimulating games. Young adults, ages 12-14 are welcome to join the fun! Acrobatics meets Thursdays at 5P.M.
Contact the library for more details (570-563-2014).
