Lackawanna County Library System

Gino Merli Veterans Center
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Mahjong
2025-11-11 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.

Always in Stitches
2025-11-11 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.

CLOSED
2025-11-11 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Tuesday, November 11
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Library Closed: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Closed
2025-11-11 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library will be closed today.

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

Library Closed: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11
Abington Community Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 to observe Veteran’s Day.

Local Author Literary Salon
2025-11-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a literary salon at the Albright! Four local authors will read from their work, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing.
Will Cohen, PhD, author of several short stories, will read from his new unpublished novel, The Writer. David Hicks, PhD, author of the novel White Plains and the children’s book The Magic Ticket, will read from his newly released novel, The Gospel According to Danny (Vine Leaves Press). Maria Poggi Johnson, PhD, author of the memoir, Strangers and Neighbors (Thomas Nelson Press) and an essay, “Us and Them,” in Best American Spiritual Writing, will read from her unpublished novel, Towards a Philosophy of Love. Joe Kraus, PhD, author of The Kosher Capones (Northern Illinois Press) and co-author of An Accidental Anarchist (Chicago Review Press), will read from his novel-in-progress, For All These Sins.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Block Party
2025-11-10 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! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Story Explorers: "Fox at Night"
2025-11-10 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore “Fox at Night” by Corey R. Tabor! We will read the book, discuss its literary elements, and go on our very own monster hunt throughout the library.
This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Read to Dogs
2025-11-10 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, November 10 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Read with dogs!
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the North Pocono Public Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Discovery Seekers
2025-11-10 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
At this session we will ease into the new school year with games of logic, strategy and spatial reasoning. Kids won’t even know they are working on important problem solving skills.
For Ages 5-10, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

NKH Teen Anime Club: Manga Tasting
2025-11-10 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our Teen Anime Club for a Manga Buffet! Whether you’re new to the world of Manga or just looking for a new title on your radar — come check out what Manga series the library system has to offer!
For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

First Friends
2025-11-10 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

Green Ridge Apartments
2025-11-10 14:30 - 15:00
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:
1651 Dickson Ave
Scranton, PA

Dunmore Community Center
2025-11-10 13:15 - 14:15
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:
1414 Monroe Avenue
Dunmore, PA

Caring Hands
2025-11-10 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.

Lutherwood
2025-11-10 11:00 - 12:00
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:
1 Lake Scranton Road
Sranton, PA

Toddlers on the Move
2025-11-10 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

North Pocono Senior Center
2025-11-10 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.
Located at:
12 John J Michaels Dr.
Covington Township, PA

Sundays with Friends: Wendy the Singing Scientist Presents... Space!
2025-11-09 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come explore, experiment, and rock out with Wendy the Singing Scientist as she presents Science Rocks: Space! Dive into Flumpa’s World as Wendy takes us on an interactive musical science adventure to learn all about outer space.
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

Mini Art Day: Autumn Leaf Bookmarks
2025-11-08 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Commemorate the beauty of fall by creating your own handmade bookmarks using pressed autumn leaves! Leaves and all other needed supplies will be provided.
For children ages 3 and older.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Music and Movement
2025-11-08 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Children are invited to sing, dance, and explore music together in a lively and interactive setting. Through activities such as stories, singing, dancing, and basic musical exploration, participants develop physical coordination and language skills. The program fosters both physical growth and early language development.
For kids ages 2 through 4.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Alien Mini Golf
2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the Carbondale Public Library for alien-themed mini golf during the Carbondalien Festival for just $5.00 per person!
Refreshments will also be for sale.
Please note, the library will be closed for this event.
Last entry will be at 4:30 P.M.

Dorothy Boccella Holiday Marketplace
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The marketplace features more than 30 vendors and more than 100 raffle baskets! Its our largest fundraiser of the year and we can’t wait to see you at the Library this weekend!

Coloring Club
2025-11-07 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

Conversational Italian Class
2025-11-07 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
2025-11-07 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
