NKH Book Club: "The Alice Network"
2025-07-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. July’s pick is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Stop by the Library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-23 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Pet Moss Aquariums
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Design a desktop aquarium for your new pet moss at North Pocono Public Library! All supplies and pet moss provided, but they are welcome to bring their own container if they’d like to use a special one.
Registration is required.

Library Lawn Games
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Stop by the library lawn from 6-7:30 pm (weather permitting) to play some of our fun outdoor games! We’ll have Cornhole, Yard Dice, Croquet and Ladderball. Library Lawn Games are fun for all ages, and everyone is welcome to come and play!

Meet & Greet @ Abington Community Library
2025-07-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Abington Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Messy Science July
2025-07-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-07-24 11:15 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science.
We will be outside as weather permits.
For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten.
Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program.
July and August to be added soon.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Home Tweet Home: Family Fun Birdhouse Painting
2025-07-24 11:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. **

Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art during the month of September. This collaborative art project brings together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together—one birdhouse at a time!

For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Timeless Treasures: the art of collecting
2025-07-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join Bruce Smallacombe from the new Jermyn Historical Society for a discussion about collectables and keepsakes. View a display of the various antiques acquired by the new Historical Society. This program is free but registration is requested.
Carbondale Public Library * 5 North Main Street, Carbondale * 570-282-4281.

Mini Masterpieces for Teens
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Teens are invited to make art on a tiny canvas with us to display at the Everhart Museum as part of this countywide program.

Book Boyfriend Speed Dating
2025-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, July 25
(Adult Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library to browse a selection of romance novels sorted by sub-genre and make notes about the books you’d like to check out in the future on your speed dating card.
This is the last day to enter our raffle for two GA tickets to Love Con.
No registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-25 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.

Blocks & Bubbles
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 25 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time.
No registration is required.

Meet & Greet @ Valley Community Library
2025-07-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Creative Expressions: Open Art Musical Café
2025-07-25 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your favorite art projects and come hang out at this open musical space to draw, paint, color, write, or do any kind of art you’d like—or simply relax and enjoy the live acoustic tunes with Miss Rachel! Coloring supplies and snacks will be provided.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Copy Cats
2025-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids can find their own creative style by choosing and imitating an artist that appeals to them. We will be choosing famous masterpieces to re-create together. For grades K-12.

Meet YA Author Chaz Hayden
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening with YA author Chaz Hayden, as he shares his journey as a writer and disability advocate, his path to publication, and the story behind his debut novel, The First Thing About You.
Chaz writes with honesty and humor about disability, identity, and finding your place in the world, and he’s excited to connect with teens who love books, storytelling, and learning about the writing process. Bring your questions, get advice on writing and creativity, and discover the behind-the-scenes of publishing your first book as a teen or young adult.
This free event is open to teens in grades 7-12. Bring your friends, enjoy snacks, and leave inspired!
Books will be available for a signing following the talk.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org. You may also email with any questions you would like us to ask Chaz during the event.

What Romance R U Reading?
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
In conjunction with the Electric City Love Con, the Library is hosting a romance version of the “What R U Reading?” book club. Come chat about romance books! What’s your favorite romance book or who’s your favorite romance author? What is the last romance novel you have read? Each participant gets 5 raffle tickets and could win 2 tickets to the Electric City Love Con which takes place on August 2.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

The Curiosity Club: Bubbly Art
2025-07-26 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Everyone loves bubbles! Did you know you could help “Color Our World” with them? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make your own painting with bubbles!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sit & Stitch
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, July 26 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.

Monopoly Mania
2025-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Celebrate 90 years of MONOPOLY with family and friends. The Library will have copies of the board game available but feel free to bring your own, unique version!
Registration is appreciated.

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-07-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Children and teens ages 5 and up can stop by the Library to play chess.

Model Magic Sculpting
2025-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 28 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Sculpt with us at North Pocono Public Library using model magic clay, then take your creations home to dry.
Online Registration is Required.

Block Party
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys at this evening edition of our Block Party! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

NPPL Board Meeting
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 28 at 6:00 P.M.
There will be a meeting of North Pocono Public Library’s board in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

Cookbook Club
2025-07-28 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 that month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection will be “Milk Street 365″ by Christopher Kimball. 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-07-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-29 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.

WVIA's PBS Kids in the Classroom
2025-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Kids in Pre-K – Kindergarten and their families will view a popular PBS Kids show, participate in hands-on activity, listen to storytime and receive a free storybook to take home. Registration is requred. Contact the library at 570-562-1234.
