Lackawanna County Library System

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Previous registration was required, this is a continuing series that started on June 23.
Is your little one heading off to kindergarten at the end of the Summer? Join Teacher Kaedy for a six weeklong Cruise into Kindergarten program that will be running every Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. from June 24 until July 29. Registration is required and limited. By registering you are committing to attending each of the 6-week courses. This program was made possible by a grant supporting Early Literacy from Peoples Security Bank & Trust, Commonwealth Charitable Management.
If this program is full please call the library at 570-489-1765 to be put on a waitlist.

Kids Dig It
2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join members of The Garden Project for a story and hands-on fun in North Pocono Public Library’s community garden. Each program will start inside the Library’s community room. Recommended for ages 3-7.
Registration required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-14 10:30 | 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

Art in the Park
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Covington Park, 307 Winship Road, Moscow, PA, 18444, United States
Tuesday, July 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet North Pocono Public Library at Lackawanna County Covington Park for a day of fun in the sun with friends, crafts, snacks, and more! This event is friendly to children of all ages and free to the public.
No registration required.

Art in the Park @ Covington Twp. Park
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞, a free, annual summer series offering children’s art activities, music and crafts. The program features workshops with local artists, face painting and entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon, with loads of family-friendly summer fun!
Visit the Bookmobile @ Covington Twp. Park 307 Winship Rd, Moscow, PA 18444

Always in Stitches
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 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.

Movie: Letty Lynton
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us Monday Evening, July 13th at 6 PM in the Henkelman Room for a special screening of 1932’s “Letty Lynton,” starring Joan Crawford.
Unavailable for 90 years due to copyright issues (which expired in 2025), this long-unseen 1932 Pre-Code classic stars Joan Crawford as a socialite who begins a shipboard romance with a wealthy man (Robert Montgomery) but is blackmailed by a former lover (Nils Asther). Not Rated; 1 hr., 24 min.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

4-H Fabric Arts Club
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library will host a monthly 4-H Fabric Arts Club for kids ages 8-12. All supplies are provided. This beginner friendly club offers a safe space to learn a new skill in fabric arts with instructions led by the Lackawanna County 4-H. Registration is required as space is limited.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2026-07-13 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We know that Kindergarten is a big adjustment for everyone in the family! Join us for this six-week series where children will practice activities they will need to know in Kindergarten, like sitting politely for circle time, imaginative play activities, and daily school routines all in a fun, welcoming setting! All activities will be centered around a theme that is aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills.
Intended for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Read to Dogs
2026-07-13 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 13 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Read to 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.

Teen Mini Masterpieces
2026-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Create tiny art on a tiny canvas! Your creations will be displayed in a public gallery at the Everhart Museum in September.
Please contact Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Volunteer Club
2026-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Teen Volunteer Club at the Valley Community Library is an opportunity for teens to earn community service hours, share their thoughts on teen programing and space, and socialize with new friends while building a resume. Teens will work with library staff on a variety of tasks that are needed for the library to run smoothly and aid our amazing programs. Interested teens should fill out a Teen Volunteer Application. For all volunteers or presenters ages 14 and older we require their PA Criminal Background Check (available to be filled out at https://epatch.pa.gov/home) and a copy of a valid PA Child Abuse History Clearance (available to be printed from or filled out at compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home). This paperwork should be turned in at the front desk of the Library. Registration is required for each Teen Volunteer Club meeting so we can plan for the number of volunteers we will have and make sure we have the paperwork needed ahead of time.

First Friends
2026-07-13 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

Primary Colors
2026-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library to learn how the influence of Piet Mondrian’s abstract paintings went beyond the art world! Then express yourself using squares and rectangles. For ages 5-10.
Lone Goat Studio Art Expression Workshops promote exploration and self-expression, in addition to providing a deeper understanding of art.
Registration is required.

Caring Hands
2026-07-13 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.

Make & Take Crafts for Kids
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Kids of all ages are invited to make a craft here at the library to take home with them. We will have a new craft every Monday afternoon!

Digital Media Class
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765.
Mondays and other days available.

Keystone Place Dickson City
2026-07-13 12:45 - 13:45 | PA
This stop is open to residents and staff. 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: 375 Main Street, Dickson City

Water Play
2026-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | 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

Dickson City Civic Center
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:30 | 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: 935 Albert Street, Dickson City

Lego Layers
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Explore the layers of the earth by creating Lego replicas. We will add our own “creatures’ (play, of course) to each layer.

Create Your Own Dino Art Class
2026-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Spirited Art at the library for a special art class designed just for kids! Using acrylic paints, participants will create a one-of-a-kind dinosaur by mixing and matching different body parts to invent a brand-new dinosaur.
Ages 5-10.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-07-13 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

Mayfield Borough
2026-07-13 10:15 - 11:00 | 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: 739 Penn Avenue, Mayfield

Summer Story Time
2026-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary for stories and a craft! Space is limited and registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up. *Please note: Monday and Thursdays will be identical each week, so only register for one session. For ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old.

Grab & Go: 3D Dinosaurs
2026-07-13 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, July 13
(Children’s Programming)
Craft at Home!
Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This week, we are making 3D dinosaurs. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

Tiny Treasures Child Care Center
2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00 | PA
This stop is ONLY for students and staff. 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.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-07-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome!
No registration required.

Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Bookworms Book Club
2026-07-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000
