Lackawanna County Library System

Stories with Community Helpers: Scranton Police Department
2026-05-12 10:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special visit from with Scranton Fire Department! Members of the department will read us a story and talk about what it means to be a firefighter!
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

Preschool Stories: Letter W
2026-05-12 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Learn through story and song!
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Toddler Tumble Time
2026-05-12 11:30, 2026-05-13 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mahjong
2026-05-12 12:00 - 14:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 12 from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come Play Mahjong!
Gather with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Tuesday to learn how to play mahjong.
Registration is required.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-05-12 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.

Mahjong
2026-05-12 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.

Adult Craft: Paint a Ceramic Flower Bowl
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Paint a ceramic flower bowl to decorate your home.
Registration opens on the First Friday of the month before the craft when we are open – Friday, April 10 at 10:00 AM

Tech Table
2026-05-12 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

Japanese Movie Night- Yume by Akira Kurosawa
2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Very few people in film history have changed the medium as much as Kurosawa has; “Rashomon” taught us not the trust the narrator, and “Seven Samurai” set the mood and tone for every subsequent film about a rag-tag group of miscreants with hearts of gold. “Yume” (Dreams), is an anthology about just that- Dreams, what they’re like and how they affect us. Join us for a look inside the mind that shaped action cinema forever.

Kids in the Kitchen
2026-05-12 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our friends from The Junior League for a hands-on program focused on teaching children about healthy eating and basic nutrition in a fun and engaging way. Enjoy a few stories, interactive lesson, and simple food activity that encourages kids to try new foods and learn how to make healthy choices.
For kids ages 3 through 6. Families and siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Reading Skills: Compound Words
2026-05-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
What do a blueberry, a hotdog, and a bookshelf all have in common? They are all compound words! When two smaller words combine to make a new word, we get a compound word.
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

School Age Funtime
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Death Café
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for coffee, cake, and conversation at our Death Café, a welcoming space to explore thoughts on death, dying, and what it means to live amongst it. Whether you’d like to share or simply listen, all are welcome. For adults.

Mystery Book Club
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club where fellow sleuths gather to discuss twists, turns, and page-turners that keep us guessing until the very end.
The April selection for the Mystery Book Club is “Gorky Park” by Martin Cruz Smith.

Terrific Tales
2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-05-13 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

Yoga with Mindy
2026-05-13 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Mexican Train Dominoes
2026-05-13 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes!
Experience the thrill of the tiles with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Wednesday.
No registration is required.

Movie Fans Matinee: How to Marry a Millionaire
2026-05-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a matinee movie showing celebrating 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe. On Wednesday, May 13 we will be showing the film “How to Marry a Millionaire.”
The story follows three women who set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.
Register below.

Movie: Sinners
2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:20 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “Sinners” (Wednesday, May 13th): Encore screening of Sinners. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (both played by Best Actor Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Rated R; 2 hrs., 17 min.

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

Laughter Yoga
2026-05-13 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Laugh to Live’s Jeannine Luby will lead the group in breathing exercises, chants of ho-ha, ha-ha, he-he, and playful intentional laughter. No mats needed! The most important thing you will need to bring is an open mind.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Danger Club: Making Popping Boba
2026-05-13 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ever wonder how popping boba pearls are made? The process is called Spherification, and it shapes liquid into gel-like spheres that pop in your mouth! Come try out this modern cooking technique to enjoy your own popping boba drink with Ms. Meghan.
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-05-13 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids ages 5-11.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Creative Writing Community
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all writers! Are you looking for the opportunity to share your ideas with others and hone your skills? Or are you looking to flex your creative muscles and receive feedback on your work? Then join us for the Creative Writing Community. We are looking for writers of any experience level: Poets, Novelists, Short Story Writers, Journalists, Editors, and anyone who loves words is welcome!c

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

Lily Watercolor Class with Tulasi Goli
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Tulasi Goli for a watercolor class where you will create a beautiful 9” x 12” artwork featuring the delicate charm of Calla Lily. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this session will guide you through techniques to bring these timeless flowers to life with color and flow. Explore the beauty of watercolor in a relaxed, creative setting. All supplies will be provided. $20 materials fee due at time of sign-up. For adults. Registration required in person.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Little Farmers
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
This fun and interactive program at North Pocono Public Library and led by Lackawanna County 4H will introduce preschool children (ages 3-6) to farms and farm animals.
Registration is required. Only register children.
