Lackawanna County Library System

Making Books Come to Life
2025-11-03 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Mama Bear is coming to visit! Join the Keystone State Literacy Association for a special night with the Berenstain Bears, featuring a craft and a snack.
For kids of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Adult Gaming Club
2025-11-03 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.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pa 18509
570-348-3000

Teen Art Studio: Mindfulness Stones
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens Ages 12-18
We’ll be painting and decorating stones for this month’s Teen Art Studio! Put a word that is meaningful to you on your stone, and keep it as a reminder, a decoration, or even a doorstop!
✨ All supplies provided
📌 Registration required
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn how to knit or brush up on your skills at Bonnie’s Knitting Workshop!
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

First Friends
2025-11-03 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

Caring Hands
2025-11-03 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.

Little Gals & Pals
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Tiny Treasures Child Care Center
2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:30 | PA

Toddlers on the Move
2025-11-03 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

The Bookworms Club
2025-11-02 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.

Lego Club
2025-11-02 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you!
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Video Game Club: Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
2025-11-01 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Love cute characters and solving puzzles? Then you will love Puyo Puyo Tetris 2! Enter a new puzzle-solving adventure where the world-renowned Tetris and Japan’s beloved Puyo Puyo series blend their legendary gameplay together!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-11-01 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, November 1 and November 15 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 in person or via telephone at (570) 842-4700.

Friends of NPPL Meeting
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, November 1 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.

Trick or Treat at the Library!
2025-11-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1
(Children and Teen Programming)
Get Treated at North Pocono Public Library!
Don’t forget North Pocono Public Library when you make your trick-or-treat rounds! We will be giving out non-edible treats all day on Friday and Saturday. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All ages welcome.
No registration required.

No Tricks, Just Treats!
2025-10-31 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Halloween is here, and it’s time to show off those costumes! Stop by the Circulation Desk anytime during the day on October 31st to get a treat from our staff to celebrate.
All ages are welcome to stop by.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Trick or Treat Stop
2025-10-31 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Be sure to stop by the Library on Halloween this year! We will have plenty of treats!
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Anime Club
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come join us for a showing of Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service while decorating Halloween cookies! Meet fellow anime fans and watch the story of a young witch trying to find her place in the world.

Let's Cook Charcuterie Boards
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
In this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of crafting a visually appealing and delicious charcuterie board. Practice making condiments from scratch and assembling a board that can serve as a fun family meal or an impressive appetizer for your holiday entertaining. Presented by Penn State Extension Educators. Registration and pre-payment of $30 (Non-Refundable)
is required to attend. Contact 570-562-1234. Adults age 18+.

Read All About It!
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Newspaper Digitization and Research.
Over the past year, the Scranton Public Library has been digitizing local newspapers. Full of interesting stories, commentary, and jokes, these publications are a window into the past. Join us to learn about this project, what other newspapers are available at the library, and how to use them to research the history of Lackawanna County.

Food Fun for Littles
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun making some fun fall treats! Drop-in between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) with a parent/caregiver. Please register.

Family Movie Night: "The Wild Robot"
2025-10-30 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a free screening of The Wild Robot, which is based on the New York Times bestseller by Peter Brown.
All ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Color Me Happy
2025-10-30 14:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Color your way to a happier mood at North Pocono Public Library in the childrens’ area! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided so that you can drop in any time during event hours. All ages welcome.
No registration is required.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Madison Smolsky from Black Cat Bakery. Attendees will learn how to decorate vintage Halloween inspired mini cakes. This will be a hands on demo. $3 Materials fee. Registration is required. Registration for this program is currently full. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Eric Mintel Investigates
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Do you believe in ghosts?
Join renowned paranormal investigator Eric Mintel for an exclusive presentation at North Pocono Public Library featuring chilling video clips and compelling evidence of the unexplained. This immersive experience dives deep into local legends and true encounters from Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, and beyond, including ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot, and more.
Discover what’s lurking in our own backyard as the EMI team shares real footage and firsthand accounts of otherworldly phenomena that defy explanation.
Registration is required.

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-10-29 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

BOO-tiful Bags
2025-10-29 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We will provide the canvas bag and markers for you to color and doodle to your heart’s content. Whether it is for trick-or-treating or just for fun, this will be your new favorite bag! Supplies are limited.
For kids ages 4 and up.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Movie: Materialists
2025-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 “Materialists.” A matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated when she falls into a toxic love triangle that threatens her clients. Directed by Celine Strong (Past Lives).
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pa 18509
570-348-3000

Terrific Tales
2025-10-29 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.
