Lackawanna County Library System

Kids' Crafternoon: Don't Forget the Birds
2025-02-06 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, February 6 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Children of all ages are invited to drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and make a treat for the birds in their yard at home.
No registration is required.

Music Movement and Me
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. 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.

Library Closed
2025-02-06 09:00 - 20:00 | PA
Taylor Community Library will closed today due to current weather conditions.

Grab & Go: Wooden Race Cars
2025-02-06 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, February 6
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in and pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month, you can color or paint your own wooden race car. For children of all ages. Available while supplies last.

Pysanky Valentine's Workshop
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Valentine’s egg with facilitator Tammy Budnovitch. This class will be a beginner’s step-by-step instruction to help you create a beautiful Valentine’s egg. Materials cost is $25 per person payable to the instructor, and all supplies will be provided. Bring your kistka and beeswax if you have taken class before. For adults. For a picture of the egg or to be added to the waitlist e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Cookbook Club
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
It’s the SOUP-er bowl! This month, we’re using The New York Times Bread & Soup Cookbook to make delicious dishes! Participants will peruse the book when they register in person at North Pocono Public Library’s circulation desk and select a recipe to make for our collective feast. No duplicate recipes! We will provide a copy of the recipe to take home. Please follow all food safety procedures when preparing your dish.
Registration is required in person.

Feathered Fortresses
2025-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Birds are amazing architects! We will take a look a some fascinating types of nest and how they are designed before using our own art skills to design and build our own nest.
For ages 5-10.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Movie: White Bird
2025-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
White Bird (Wednesday, February 5th): Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Rated PG-13; 2 hrs.

Terrific Tales
2025-02-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-05 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Building Block Party
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 5 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required.

Planning for Post High School Education
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kelly Flowers, certified Ramsey Financial Coach and owner of Eleven14 Financials, as she educates parents and students on how to take control of their financial situation to help pay for college. Level Up programs, 529 plans, and scholarship opportunities will be discussed.
This program is ideal for both parents and students ages 16 and older.

The Nature Conservancy
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Nature Conservancy stands as one of the largest environmental organizations globally. Join us at the Albright Memorial Library to discover more about the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, learn about their initiatives, and explore local preserves that you can visit.

Novel Thoughts: Popcorn
2025-02-04 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Popcorn is a hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety on a day when everything is going wrong. This relatable book is filled with humorous spot art and “anxiety file” panels that depict the real, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD and real tips for coping. If you’ve ever felt anxious, you are not alone!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Flamboyance in Bloom
2025-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to let your creativity take flight! Join us for Flamboyance in Bloom, a fun and vibrant program where teens (ages 12-17) will decorate their very own lawn flamingos. Whether you’re into glitter, paint, or quirky accessories, this is your chance to personalize your feathered friend and make it uniquely yours.
No artistic experience is needed—just bring your imagination! All materials will be provided. At the end of the event, you’ll have a fabulous flamingo to take home and display in your garden, porch, or room.
Don’t miss this flamboyant celebration of creativity and fun—grab your spot before it flies away!

Children's Bird Crafts
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for some bird themed crafts. Crafts are to be completed in the library.
Registration is not required. One craft per child, please.
Tuesday, February 4, 4 PM
Winter Cardinal Project
Monday, February 10, all day
Winter Owl Make & Take
Tuesday, February 25, 4 PM
Bird Nest Project

LEGO Crazy
2025-02-04 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We have LEGOs at the library so just stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind.
Ages 4+
No Registration Required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-02-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-02-04 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.

Tap Away the Winter Blues
2025-02-04 12:00 - 12:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Jaclene Devine, Owner of Devine School of Dance LLC, for an exciting four week series “Adult Intro to Tap”.
The series will be held every Tuesday in February from 12:00 to 12:45 P.M.
Attendance at all four sessions is required. Space is limited. Register once for the entire series.
BYOTS = Bring Your Own Tap Shoes
TAPfit is a great website to visit for “slip on” taps.

Email Jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Preschool Stories: Snail Mail (CANCELLED)
2025-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
**CANCELLED** Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for mail-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Abington Community Library Board Meeting
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Ryon Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Exploring ASL for Adults
2025-02-03 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For adult parents and caregivers: learn basic ASL signs appropriate for families. Please give a 6 week commitment. Please note: this is not an academic class and no certificate will be earned. Registration is required; you only need to register once for the series of classes.

NP Homeschoolers
2025-02-03 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, February 3 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This event will be led by community member, April Smith. All ages are welcome to attend.
Registration is Required.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-02-03 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.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Take & Make Kits Craft Kits For Adults
2025-02-03 08:00 - 20:00 | PA
Get a DIY craft kit for home at the Albright Memorial Library to create your own bird cross stitch with a DIY craft kit! Each kit comes complete with all necessary materials and step-by-step instructions to make crafting a breeze.
Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting December 2nd 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, kits, and instructions from past programs. Sign up here for the newsletter.

Discovery Seekers
2025-02-03 04:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
This month we will explore penguins with a variety of hands-on activities. How do penguin feathers work? How tall are penguins? How do penguins stay warm?
For Ages 5-10.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Shakespeare Sundays
2025-02-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our series delving into William Shakespeare’s works. We will be showing a production of one of Shakespeare’s works monthly. The February selection is The Comedy of Errors (1978). For Adults.

Family Mini Golf Fundraiser
2025-02-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Scranton Public Library is excited to announce its Family Mini Golf fundraiser happening on February 2nd, with a backup date of February 16 in case of snow.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of 18 holes of mini golf inside the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children’s Library. You can also purchase tickets for family-friendly raffles, and a chance to win a cash prize.

Tickets are on sale now:

Golf Ball Drop Purchase entries HERE.
Each entry gives you an opportunity to support the library while potentially walking away with a prize. During the event, numbered golf balls will be dropped from a height, and the ball closest to the target wins. It’s a thrilling and entertaining spectacle you won’t want to miss! All proceeds from the Golf Ball Drop will go toward supporting library programs and services, ensuring we continue to offer valuable resources to our community. Be sure to secure your entries early and join us for this exciting addition to our fundraiser. You do not need to be present to win.

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Birdie
Par

Community Bank NA
C.C. Young & Henkelman Insurance
Citizens Savings Bank

Friends of the Scranton Public Library
Haggerty, Hinton & Cosgrove LLC
Fidelity Bank

Penn East Federal Credit Union
Lenehan & Dempsey Attorneys at Law
KR Construction Group

GP Hetman Eletrical

NET Credit Union

Wayne Bank

Yoga
2025-02-01 13:00 - 14:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, February 1 at 1:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Amy Lukeski, owner of Namastay Awhile Yoga + Wellness Studio, for a slow flow vinyasa style class at North Pocono Public Library. Vinyasa alone is characterized by stringing together postures to move seamlessly from one pose to another while focusing on the breath. The variable of Slow Flow Vinyasa helps us to develop a more balanced body with strength and focus on target areas. No two classes are alike and with Slow Flow Vinyasa we are able to mindfully work around injuries or limitations.”
Amy is a 200-RYT and recent graduate of 300-YTT/500-RYT who found her love of yoga through her own body limitations after several sports injuries. Her aim is to make sure everyone feels strong and confident in their body and what it is capable of. All levels and bodies welcome, always.
Registration is required.
