Lackawanna County Library System

Mahjong
2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-03-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-24 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.

Mahjong
2026-03-24 11:45 - 13:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesdays from 11:45 – 1:30 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.

Little Builders' Party
2026-03-24 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more!
Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session.
For children ages 3 through 8 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: K is for Keystone
2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, March 24 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Learn about history through costume and story!
Join our special guest from the Daughters of the American Revolution at North Pocono Public Library for a reading of K is for Keystone. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-03-24 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

Always in Stitches
2026-03-24 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.

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our B.A.M. Quilt Group for a 9 week class. Attendees must commit to the majority of the sessions. A materials list will be provided at the first session for attendees to purchase for class to work on their very own Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt. Basic sewing skills required. Registration is limited and required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions you may have.

Cookbook Club
2026-03-23 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 this 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 is “Kitchens of Hope: Immigrants Share Stories of Resilience and Recipes from Home.” 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 - March 2026
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, March 23 at 6:00 P.M.
The board of North Pocono Public Library will have their monthly meeting in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

Story Explorers: "Ollie the Stomper"
2026-03-23 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore Ollie the Stomper by Olivier Dunrea. We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate Spring! We will even have water sensory play with rubber ducks!
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. We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come share your inspirations and practice your favorite crafts with the NKH Teen Art Club! Whether you’d like to sketch, sculpt clay, or string up some kandi creations, the library has a variety of supplies for you to work with! Snacks will be provided to help motivate the creative process!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Cursive Club
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience!
This is an 8 week series. We do ask you to make as many sessions as possible as we will learn new letters each week.
For ages 7-11.
Registration is required. You only need to register once for all 8 weeks.

First Friends
2026-03-23 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

Seed Starting: Beyond the Peat Pot
2026-03-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Get started early on your 2026 garden. Master Gardener, Christine Sweeny, will discuss unique methods for starting plants from seed indoors.
This meeting of the library’s Garden Club is free but registration is required.

Dining with Diabetes
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
This 4 week program, brought to you by Penn State Extension, is for adults with Type 2 Diabetes or prediabetes and their families. Attend this program to increase your knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Cost is $39 but if you participate in any of the programs listed, you may qualify for a scholarship that will reduce your fee to participate. Pace or PACEnet, Medicare Premium Assistance Program, Medicaid,L.I.Heap, Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, or SNAP

Before submitting your registration, please call Extension Customer Service at 1-877-345-0691 to see if you qualify to receive a discount code for a reduced rate. To register https://extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes
or contact 1-877-345-0691. Please note: this program is currently full but you can call to add your name to a waiting list.

Caring Hands
2026-03-23 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.

Blocks & Bubbles
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, March 23 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Play and grow at the library!
Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. At the end of the clean-up, we’ll have some bubble popping fun. Recommended for ages 1-5.
No registration required.

Sundays with Friends: Cal's Birthday Bash!
2026-03-22 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s our favorite bird’s birthday, and it’s time to celebrate! If you know our beloved mascot Cal, then join us for a party complete with cake, music, a scavenger hunt, party favors, and fun for the whole family to wish him a happy birthday.
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

Fandom Fanatics: Marvel
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Fandom Fanatics: Marvel: Fans are invited to come watch a movie paired with trivia, find out what hero they are with a quiz, and design their own costume!
-Ages: 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Saturday Movie Matinee: Hamnet
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special encore screening of Hamnet on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 PM!
In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

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

Mini Art Day: Seed Shakers
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spring has arrived and so has the time to plant flowers! For our first Mini Art Day of Spring, we will decorate small shaker bottles and fill them with wildflower seeds that are native to NEPA. Take your seeds anywhere that needs extra life, shake some out into the dirt, and watch the colors bloom! Our pollinator friends are sure to appreciate this vibrant project.
For children ages 3 and older.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Colonial Spies
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Quill pens were the essential writing tools of colonial America, but sharing information during the Revolutionary War required creativity. Discover the clever communication methods—and secret spy networks—used by early Americans.
Participants will gather at the library to watch the Zoom program together.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Colonial Spies: Quill Pens and Communication in Colonial America
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Quill pens, used since ancient times, were the essential writing tools of colonial America. Despite challenges of literacy, daily life, and scarce supplies, Revolutionary War–era Americans devised remarkably clever ways to share information, including secret spy networks. Join us on Zoom with journalist Judi Biederman for a fascinating look at colonial communication and the hidden world of Colonial Spies. Program presented in coordination with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Zoom link will be sent out in the reminder e-mail a few days before the program. * Zoom Only *

Colonial Spies
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us for a special America250 Zoom program presented in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Journalist Judi Biederman will take us on a fascinating look at colonial communication and the hidden world of colonial spies. Quill pens, used since ancient times, were the essential writing tools of colonial America. Despite the challenges of literacy, daily life, and scarce supplies, Revolutionary War–era Americans devised remarkably clever ways to share information, including secret spy networks. Participants will gather at the library to watch the program together on Zoom. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234 to reserve your spot.

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-03-21 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Get Your Garden Ready for Spring!
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, March 21 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Prep your Garden for Spring!
The Garden Project North Pocono Public Library will be leading a presentation and discussion about how to best prepare a successful garden for spring.
Registration is required.

Elio Family Movie Night
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next family movie night on Friday March 20 at 6:00 PM. We’ll watch Elio and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages, please register.
Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be.

Coloring Club
2026-03-20 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 children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
