Lackawanna County Library System

Get Hooked!
2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Want to learn how to crochet? Here’s your chance.
Get hooked with Robin in this beginner friendly crochet class at North Pocono Public Library. Learn the basics and the stitches required to make your very first project in class. All materials will be provided. Lefty friendly!
Registration is required.

Beyond the Red Light: It’s time to play the Squid Games
2025-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Think you’ve got what it takes to win the ultimate games? Join us after-hours for a thrilling night of challenges inspired by Squid Game! Compete in Red Light, Green Light, Tug of War, and other fun, fast-paced games. Test your skills, work with your team, and see if you can come out on top!
This event is open to teens ages 12 and up. Prizes will be awarded to the ultimate winners, and a Ramen Noodle Bar will be provided. Bring your game face and a friend!
Registration is required to secure your spot in the competition. Sign up today and let the games begin!

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-01-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Teen-Hosted Chess Club, where youth ages 7-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Enjoy some snacks while you play, and check out books from our collection to practice your skills between meetings. Come, make new friends, and discover the strategic fun of chess!
January and February Schedule:
January 26th
February 9th
February 23th
Any questions please e-mail Mary at MGraham@albright.org

Snowflake Salt Painting
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, January 27 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This month we will learn about Snowflake Bentley and make snowflake art using salt and watercolors.
Intended for homeschooled children and their families.
Registration is required.

Scam Prevention for Seniors
2025-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
In this program presented by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, you can learn about:

Different types of scams that affect the older population
Ways to identify scams
Resources for victims

Registration is highly recommended.
For more information and to register, please contact the Carbondale Public Library.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Financial Literacy.

Pie-O-Rama: A Teen-Led Pie-Making Workshop
2025-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to roll, fill, and bake! 🥧 Join us for Pie-O-Rama, a hands-on pie-making class led by our amazing Teen Leadership Group. Middle school students will learn the basics of making a perfect pie, from crafting a flaky crust to creating delicious fillings.
Whether you’re a baking beginner or a future pie pro, this workshop will be sweet fun for everyone. Plus, you’ll get to take home your very own pie to share (or not—we won’t judge)!
📅 When: Monday, Januray 27
👥 Who: Middle school students, ages 10-13
Spots are limited, so grab yours before they’re all gobbled up! 🥧✨
Any questions please reach out to Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Cookbook Club
2025-01-27 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 “Skinnytaste: Meal Prep” by Gina Homolka. 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.

NPPL Board Meeting
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, January 27 at 6:oo P.M.
The Board of North Pocono Public Library will be meeting in the community room of the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Maker Monday: Mason Jar Votive
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for either Maker Monday and participate in our creative crafting session! In this event, we will be painting a mason jar to create a beautiful tea light holder for Valentine’s Day. If the class reaches capacity after that date, please reach out to Tina at 570-348-3000 ext 3001 or email cthomas@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-01-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-28 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.

Preschool Stories: Trains!
2025-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, January 28 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for train-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Mickey's Magical Treats
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
🎉 Calling all Disney fans! Join us for Mickey’s Magical Treats, where the magic of Disney meets delicious creativity! Kids ages 8-12 will get to design and decorate donuts inspired by their favorite Disney characters. Whether it’s Mickey, Minnie, or a princess-inspired creation, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination.
All supplies will be provided, so bring your creativity and your love for all things Disney! Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this magical culinary adventure.
📋 Registration Required: please only register the youth participating in the program
✨ “If you can dream it, you can do it!” — Walt Disney

School Age Funtime
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Ages 5-12. Registration for all activities is required so visit or contact the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up.

Maker Tuesday: Mason Jar Votive
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for either Maker Tuesday and participate in our creative crafting session! In this event, we will be painting a mason jar to create a beautiful tea light holder for Valentine’s Day. If the class reaches capacity after that date, please reach out to Tina at 570-348-3000 ext 3001 or email cthomas@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
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Terrific Tales
2025-01-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-29 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! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Movie: The Substance
2025-01-29 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 “The Substance,” nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress Demi Moore. A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Registration is optional, but to secure adequate seating, you can register below.

Year of the Snake Reptile Program
2025-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Pete from PT Reptiles of PA will be giving an education and interactive program featuring a variety of fascinating reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, scorpions, and snakes!
Registration is required.
For children of all ages.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Let's Talk About Core Strengthening
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Megan McClary, PT, DPT returns to discuss the importance of a strong core and simple exercises to incorporate into daily life.
Wednesday, January 29th at 5:00 P.M.
Ages 18+

Puzzle Race
2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, January 29 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
The puzzle race is on at North Pocono Public Library! Compete against other teams to finish a jigsaw puzzle the fastest and score prizes when you’re the first and second place winners.
Registration is required. Please include all team members in one registration.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Lauren Deily, from Evil Sweet by Lulu, who will instruct attendees in how to prepare Hummingbird Cake. This will be a cooking and tasting demo. Materials Fee- $3. For Adults. Registration is required. If registration is full e-mail MRichardson@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Book Club
2025-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library’s Book Club typically meets on the last Thursday of the month.
Book Club List 2025
Jan –Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night – Barbara Taylor
Feb – The Most Fun We Ever Had – Claire Lombardo
Mar –The Love of My Life – Rosie Walsh
Apr – Lolita – Vladimir Nabakov (Classic)
May – Close to Home – Lisa Jackson
Jun – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store – James McBride
Jul – The Little Liar – Mitch Albom
Aug – A Woman of No Importance – Sonia Parnell (Non-fiction)
Sep – The Housemaid – Freida McFadden
Oct – All the Colors of the Dark – Chris Whitaker
Nov – Winter Garden – Kristin Hannah
Dec – The Prayer Box – Lisa Wingate

Dog Man's Paw-some Adventures
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a paws-itively fun drop-in program filled with themed activities celebrating the Dog Man movie coming to theaters! Explore different stations all inspired by the adventures of Dog Man by Dav Pilkey!
Family Event: Geared towards ages 6-12, but kids ages 2 and up are welcome to join us.
Please count each child participating in the guest count.

Teen Anime Club
2025-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a screening of Only Yesterday, a film from Studio Ghibli. Experience this story and discuss with fellow anime fans.

All About Houseplants (II)
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 P.M.
Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Learn all there is to know about house plants with Kristin of Peaches Greens. This is a two part series. Come to one, or come to both!

Class one is the basics of house plant. We get down and dirty with plant physiology.
Class two is all about plant pests. Learn house plant pest basics and how to control them.
Have a problem with your house plant and can’t figure it out? Then these classes are for you.

Participants will receive a 3 inch houseplant to take home!

Registration is required. $5 Program Fee per person, per class.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-01-31 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-31 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.

Food Distribution
2025-01-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library is offering a FREE community food distribution courtesy of the Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month – produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, etc. – will be provided and available for pick up at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is Required!
2025 Food Distribution dates are:
January 31st, February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, and December 19th
A PA Forward Initiative® promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Grab & Go: Teacup Bird Feeder
2025-02-01 09:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Saturday, February 1
(Adult Programming)
Patrons can drop in at North Pocono Public Library to pick up everything needed to make a teacup and saucer bird feeder while supplies last.
