Lackawanna County Library System

Reading Skills: Vowel Sounds
2025-10-07 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you like to Ooot Ooot Ooot Oooples and Banoonoos?! Come practice your vowel sounds with Ms. Meghan with fun songs, games and stories!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Puzzle Swap
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Swap your old puzzles for new-to-you ones at our Puzzle Swap! To participate, drop off puzzles at the Albright Memorial Library from Sept. 23rd to Oct. 7th to receive swap tickets, or bring your puzzles on the event night. We welcome gently used puzzles of any size and piece count, in their original boxes and complete with no missing pieces. Feel free to drop in any time during the event to discover a new puzzle to bring home – no registration required.

Storytime & Doodle Session
2025-10-07 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a very special storytime featuring the PA One Book selection for 2025, Arlo Draws an Octopus, with time after to draw and doodle your own colorful critter!
For kids ages 3 through 7.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Trinity Child Care Center
2025-10-07 13:30 - 14:30 | PA
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.

Learn About 2026 Health Insurance Premium Changes
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 — 19% on average for individual plans (for people who buy their own insurance) and 13% for small group plans (for small businesses). The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will host an educational session that explains: • Why rates are rising • How PID regulates the health insurance market • How to shop smart during Open Enrollment • What resources are available to help you save

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 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..

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 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.

No Preschool Stories. See you next week!
2025-10-07 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Due to the set-up of the Friends of the North Pocono Public Library Book Sale we will not have Preschool Stories this week.

Story Explorers: "There Was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin"
2025-10-06 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore There was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin by Lucille Colandro. We will read the story together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate all things Fall!
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

Adult Gaming Club
2025-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, this club is a venue for finding and getting together with fellow players. Join us for an evening of Nintendo Switch, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own device or use ours at this club. Drop-ins welcome.

Teen Art Studio: Hot Glue Art
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
This month’s Teen Art Studio will be focusing on creating art with hot glue. We will use hot glue and paint on canvas to create a 3-D design of your choosing!
✨ All supplies provided📌 Registration required
Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop for Ultra-Beginners
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn how to knit or brush up on your skills with expert knitter Bonnie! Bonnie is catering to ultra- beginners in this program but all knitters are welcome!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Fire Safety
2025-10-06 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, October 6 at 10:30
(Children’s Programming)
Learn about fire safety!
Meet firefighters from the Covington Independent Fire Company at North Pocono Public Library and learn how to stay safe in the event of a fire. For children of all ages and their families. Recommended for homeschool families to complete the PA requirements for fire safety.
Registration is required.

Take & Make Kits
2025-10-06 | PA
Come visit us and grab a kit to create a delightful festive fall simmer pot! Each kit includes all the essential materials along with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience enjoyable.
Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting October 6th and will be available while supplies last.
(limit of 2 kits per card per month)
Did you miss out on the kit this month? Join our Maker newsletter and we’ll keep you up-to-date on upcoming classes and kits. Sign up here for the newsletter.

The Bookworms Club
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
A discussion of the Great Literature through the ages up to the present time. Each month, 90 minutes of lively discussion, debate, and critique of the greatest works of famous (and maybe not so famous) writers.

Puppet Friends
2025-10-04 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join University of Scranton graduate occupational therapy students for an afternoon of puppetry, puppet-making, and friendship! University students will begin by presenting a series of short, interactive puppet shows that will explore themes of friendship, empathy, and community. Next, it will be your turn to be the creator and puppeteer by designing and making your own puppet to take home. This is an inclusive event. Children of all ages and abilities (and their families and friends) are invited to join. All supplies will be provided – just bring your creativity! Parents and guardians may contact Professor Jenny Whittaker at jennifer.whittaker@scranton.edu or 570-941-4296 with questions.
This event part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival.
For children of all ages and abilities.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

An Afternoon with Sherry Skramstad
2025-10-04 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come enjoy listening and learning with the inspirational writer, teacher, and horse trainer, Sherry Skramstad. She will discuss her books which deal with bullying, horses and a lifetime of love and lessons with her beloved sister, Wendy, who lived with Downs Syndrome.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, October 4 and October 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Our Campaign!
Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We’ll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep the fun going, we do ask for some level of commitments to maintain consistency within the game for our monthly meetings.
Registration is required.

Friends of North Pocono Public Library Meeting
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 A.M.
(Friends of North Pocono Public Library)
Looking for ways to give back to your community? The Friends of North Pocono Public Library welcome longtime library lovers and new supporters alike to their monthly meeting. Connect, share ideas, and help plan exciting events for the library like North Pocono’s annual Book Sale, raffle baskets for the annual Garden Gala, Burgers, Books, & Brews, and more!
No registration is required.

Showgirl Soirée: Taylor Swift Album Launch
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Step into the spotlight and join us for a dazzling celebration of Taylor Swift’s brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl! ✨
On Friday, October 3, Swifties of all ages are invited to gather for an unforgettable evening of music, games, and glamour. Test your Taylor knowledge with trivia and lyric challenges, craft your own glittering showgirl accessories, and strike a pose at our photo stations. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling refreshments, and the chance to win Taylor-inspired prizes.
Whether you’ve been a fan since Fearless or you’re just discovering the magic of Taylor’s music, this soirée is the perfect place to celebrate, sing, and sparkle together. Don’t miss out on the glitz, glam, and Swiftie fun—because on October 3, it’s time to live the Life of a Showgirl!
📅 Date: Friday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-10-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Stamp n Swap
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. Registration required. Register below.

Teen Game Night: Spooky Trivia
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the start of the spooky season with trivia! Prizes will be given to the top performers.

Clay Pumpkin Pottery Workshop
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own pottery with hand building techniques! We will use our hands to mold a functional piece of art, and then we will move to the creative process of painting, carving, and/or decorating your piece. At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired so they are microwave-dishwasher and food safe.
To Register Contact Briana:

mail: bcimino@albright.org
or call 570-348-3000 ext. 3016

Art Explorers
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
For ages 5-11, 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.

Crafternoon: Color Your Own Pencil Pouch
2025-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Craft the afternoon away!
Design a canvas pencil pouch using fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration required.

Falling for Bingo
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Play Bingo at the Library!
Join us for Library Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In October, all of our prizes will help you celebrate fall!
Registration is required.

Music Movement and Me
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through December. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Holiday- Watercolor Workshop
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor holiday piece (your choice from the provided templates). This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make one of these vibrant designs. $15 Materials Fee. Registration required. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project(s).
