Lackawanna County Library System

SPL Book Club: The Alice Network
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. An epic journey of two courageous women in an unforgettable tale of little-known wartime glory and sacrifice.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby or hoopladigital.com.

Plant-Based Charcuterie
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for Wellness Wednesday!
Find some healthy, plant-based alternatives without sacrificing taste. Taste a sample of plant based “meats & cheeses.”
Registration is required. $10/person.

Pottery Workshop
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a spook-tacular Halloween workshop! Craft your own monster planter or bowl using traditional hand-building techniques—perfect for a succulent or Halloween treats. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and returned as lasting keepsakes. $25 materials fee. For Adults. Registration required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-09-18 10:30, 2025-09-18 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

Little Builders' Party
2025-09-18 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more!
Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session.
For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Scrabble Group
2025-09-18 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2025-09-18 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill weekly hangout at the Library! No agenda. No pressure. No registration. Just good vibes, great convos, and a seat waiting for you. Drop in anytime. Pull up a chair and stay as long as you’d like. Everyone’s welcome!

Academy II Apartments
2025-09-18 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.

NKH Chess Club
2025-09-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you want to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
For adults. Teens welcome with parent supervision.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Tech Table
2025-09-18 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

Pride & Prejudice: the 1995 Mini Series
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for our Jane Austen Movie Series. We are starting with one of the most famous versions of Pride & Prejudice. Join us weekly as we watch Parts I, II, and III on September 11th, 18th, and 25th. Happy Birthday Jane Austen!

Journaling for Magpies
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.
No Registration is Required.

Teen Creator Lab
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s Teen Creator Lab is a revival of our spring wire wrapping class! Instructors will teach the basics of wire wrapping. Learn how to make wire rings, bracelets, pendants, or Gem Trees. No experience is needed, and materials will be provided.

Dunmore Elementary Center
2025-09-19 08:30 - 11:00 | 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: 300 West Warren Street, Dunmore

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-09-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-19 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Storytime
2025-09-19 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

Conversational Italian Class
2025-09-19 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.

Coloring Club
2025-09-19 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

Lilo and Stitch Family Movie Night
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Disney’s live action film, Lilo and Stitch, and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Perennial Plant Swap
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an exciting perennial plant swap! Bring your newly divided plants to share with fellow gardeners and stay for an informative Q&A session with the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.
Swap Details: Participants can bring up to five items to trade. Each item will earn a ticket for trading. Bring your offerings in labeled plastic pots or bags (paper or plastic). Ensure they are free from disease and pests—any infected offerings will be removed from the swap. Check-in time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. The swap will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Once ticket holders have selected, any remaining items will be available to others.

Local Author Fair
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Abington Community Library is thrilled to host our very first “Local Author Fair” on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Stroll through tables featuring 20+ talented authors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and browse books in a variety of genres for all ages. This is your chance to meet the minds behind the books and hear the inspirations behind their work. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner, unique gift ideas, or just a fun way to spend your Saturday morning, the Local Author Fair is the perfect place to connect with great reads and the people who write them.
Admission is free—come ready to explore, chat, and discover something new!
Featured author’s include: Mary Anne Abdo, Matt Benjamin, Sandra Flynn Camburn, Tara Conrad, Lucia Dailey, Sarah Dawgert, Kenna DeValor, Charles Davis, H. Dean Fisher, John Harvey, Fran Miller Jud, P. K. Kilcullen, Ritu Khurana, Cory Laniewski, Christine Medley, Abigail Myers, Chris Raymond, Judith Rienzi, JC Roberts, Rick Serrenti, Thom Shubilla, Andrew Tolan, Hélène Tinsley, Jo Ann Walczak, and Josephine Woody.

First Friends
2025-09-20 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

Local Author: Carolyn Powell
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, September 20 at 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Meet local author and librarian, Carolyn Powell, and enjoy a reading of her newest book, Clyde Hopper, Where Are Your Manners?
Registration is not required.

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2025-09-20 12:00 | 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

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, September 6 and September 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Our Campaign!
Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We’ll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep the fun going, we do ask for some level of commitments to maintain consistency within the game for our monthly meetings.
Registration is required.

The Curiosity Club: Make Your Own Play Dough
2025-09-20 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know you can make play dough with a few simple ingredients you can find in your home? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to “dough” it yourself!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sundays with Friends: Princess Tea Party
2025-09-21 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
You are cordially invited to join us for a Princess Tea Party inspired by Frozen, featuring a special princess guest! Sing, dance, and read along with her, and enjoy the light refreshments, photo opportunities, and activities.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Scholars in Training Preschool
2025-09-22 09:15 - 10:15 | PA
