Lackawanna County Library System

Bookmobile visits Taylor Community Library
2026-07-27 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Stop by and visit the Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile at the Taylor Community Library.
Taylor Community Library
710 S Main Street
Taylor, PA 18517

Sundae Storytime
2026-07-26 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Summer just wouldn’t be the same without ice cream on a Sunday afternoon! Join us for this special storytime about our favorite frozen treat and build your own spectacular ice cream sundae! Ice cream and plenty of toppings will be provided to create your delicious masterpiece.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Session 4
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
In the taverns of the city of Nikkassu, many strange tales are woven. Recent vagrants and madmen have told of a great trove in the forgotten city of La-Khassu-Birqu. Perhaps this will be the place where you can finally find the relic that will solve the desperate hope that brought you out here after all? This 6-session Role-Playing Game will be available for teens every other Saturday starting in June and lasting through the summer with Dungeon Master Jon, and this adventure will be for 4th-level characters. If you need help building a character for this adventure, we will have a building session on June 9!

Sit & Stitch
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, July 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for North Pocono Public Library’s monthly yarn and string craft circle! All crafters, from knitting to crocheting to embroidery, are welcome to join for all or part of the meeting to work on their current projects and socialize with fellow creators.
No registration is required.

The Curiosity Club: The Ice Age is Coming!
2026-07-25 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Help! Our dinosaurs are trapped in ice! Will you be the fastest to release your dinosaur? What will you use? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to save our dinosaurs from the ice age!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Water Play
2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our splash pad and water toys will be available outside every Monday and every Saturday, weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

First Friends
2026-07-25 10:30 | 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

Sidewalk Book Sale-Friends of the Scranton Public Library
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a Sidewalk Book Sale at the Albright Memorial Library on Saturday, July 25th, featuring a wide assortment of affordable, pre-owned items for readers and collectors of all ages.
Browse a rotating selection of:

Pre-owned books for all ages and interests
DVDs
Puzzles
And more

Rain Date is scheduled for August 1st.

Creation Station: Cupcake Liner Dinos
2026-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Come create some dinosaur themed artwork with a fun twist using cupcake liners!
-Ages: 3-11 (Children Only)

Coloring Club
2026-07-24 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 children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lake Hideaway
2026-07-24 14:30 - 15:30 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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.
Location: 701 McAndrew Road, Moscow

Teen Anime Club: "Ponyo"
2026-07-24 14:00 - 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! In this Little Mermaid inspired film, a five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the show!
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Earth Science Camp: Fossils
2026-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
This summer, we’re going to rock and roll out with a special set of afternoon experiments all about earth science! We’ll learn how rocks form, how tornadoes work, how to measure an earthquake, and even take an up-close look at real fossils. Working outdoors and indoors, we’ll compare both our local stones and those from 400 million years into the past. This program is for young scientists aged 6 to 11 to learn more about how our planet works. This program was made possible by a grant supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics from Peoples Security Bank & Trust.

Jurassic Park Movie Screening
2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Jurassic Park Movie Screening
Friday, July 24 at 1:00 PM
Join us at the North Pocono Public Library to watch the movie that started the popular Jurassic Park series and enjoy some themed snacks.
This event is intended for teens and adults.
Registration requested.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-07-24 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

"Hoppers" Family Movie Screening
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:30 | PA
Join us for our Family Movie Screening of Hoppers. A 19 year old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination. Registration is encouraged by calling 570-562-1234.

Unearth Geology
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
There’s more to rocks than meets the eye! Become a rock detective and explore the fascinating world of geology. Discover how rocks are formed through the rock cycle, and learn what makes up different rock types and about their unique characteristics. Put your detective skills to the test with hands-on, interactive activities as you test and identify a variety of rocks.
Presented by the Pocono Environmental Education Center.
For ages 6-12
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Eagle Lake
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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.
Location: Eagle Lake Drive, Gouldsboro

Conversational Italian Class
2026-07-24 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.

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2026-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Friday for picnics on the library lawn! Bring your lunches, and we will supply the blankets! This event is weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-07-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-24 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.

Wildlife Study
2026-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Are you interested in how animals survive in the wild? Join the Pocono Environmental Education Center for hands-on learning with animal pelts, skulls, and a live critter as we discover how animals adapt and co-exist. For school-age kids (and their siblings.) To register, call the library at 567-562-1234.

Storytime
2026-07-24 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

Chapman Lake
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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.
Location: Chapman Lake Road, Jermyn

Toddler Time
2026-07-24 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at the 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 to attend.

Families Helping Families
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Teen Mini-Masterpieces
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Attend the Scranton Public Library’s iteration of the county-wide Mini-Masterpieces program! Teens between 12-18 years old are invited to create art on tiny canvases to showcase at the Everhart Museum in the fall.
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Clothing and the Civil War
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Please join the Scranton Public Library along with Emily Lance as we provide a brief overview of both northern and southern fashion trends during the Civil War. During the presentation they will discuss the impact of consumer culture and the rise of photography on fashion trends. The Lackawanna Historical Society will be providing samples of period clothing for attendees to view during the program.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-23 18:00 | 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
