Lackawanna County Library System

Teen Mini Masterpieces
2026-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Create tiny art on a tiny canvas! Your creations will be displayed in a public gallery at the Everhart Museum in September.
Please contact Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

First Friends
2026-07-13 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

Primary Colors
2026-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library to learn how the influence of Piet Mondrian’s abstract paintings went beyond the art world! Then express yourself using squares and rectangles. For ages 5-10.
Lone Goat Studio Art Expression Workshops promote exploration and self-expression, in addition to providing a deeper understanding of art.
Registration is required.

Caring Hands
2026-07-13 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.

Make & Take Crafts for Kids
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Kids of all ages are invited to make a craft here at the library to take home with them. We will have a new craft every Monday afternoon!

Keystone Place Dickson City
2026-07-13 12:45 - 13:45 | PA
This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: 375 Main Street, Dickson City

Water Play
2026-07-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our splash pad and water toys will be available outside every Monday and every Saturday, weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Dickson City Civic Center
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:30 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: 935 Albert Street, Dickson City

Lego Layers
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Explore the layers of the earth by creating Lego replicas. We will add our own “creatures’ (play, of course) to each layer.

Create Your Own Dino Art Class
2026-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Spirited Art at the library for a special art class designed just for kids! Using acrylic paints, participants will create a one-of-a-kind dinosaur by mixing and matching different body parts to invent a brand-new dinosaur.
Ages 5-10.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-07-13 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

Mayfield Borough
2026-07-13 10:15 - 11:00 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: 739 Penn Avenue, Mayfield

Summer Story Time
2026-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary for stories and a craft! Space is limited and registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up. *Please note: Monday and Thursdays will be identical each week, so only register for one session. For ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old.

Grab & Go: 3D Dinosaurs
2026-07-13 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, July 13
(Children’s Programming)
Craft at Home!
Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This week, we are making 3D dinosaurs. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

Tiny Treasures Child Care Center
2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00 | PA
This stop is ONLY for students and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-07-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome!
No registration required.

Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Bookworms Book Club
2026-07-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Sundays with Friends: Unearth a Magical Story
2026-07-12 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join magician Steve Woyce as he transforms the library into a magical dinosaur museum to unearth funny and amazing stories! Volunteers will join in the fun as they try to put together a dinosaur fossil, learn how to catch a dinosaur, meet the rare and magical Houdiniasaurous, and watch as Steve shows us who would win between a magician and a dinosaur! This event will be packed with colorful comedy magic, tons of dinosaur and book references, and lots of audience participation!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
Families with children of all ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Elizabeth Hamilton Historical Presentation
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
On the anniversary of the fateful duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, come to the library to meet Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Learn about her life, her marriage to one of America’s founding fathers, and their legacy in this interactive historical presentation. This program is for adults, but all ages are welcome. Registration is required.

Teen Junk Journaling
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Join local artist Joanna Wallace for a day of junk journaling! Using junk such as wrappers, tickets, receipts, and other materials including vintage magazines, markers, stickers and more, scrapbook your memories into your journal. No experience required. We’ll provide the journals and other materials, but feel free to bring any junk you would like to add to yours!
Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Danger Club: Dinosaur Terrariums
2026-07-11 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come recreate a dinosaur habitat inside a tiny terrarium! We will build our terrariums with real and artificial plants, and choose a miniature dinosaur figure to wander our tiny landscapes. Join Ms. Meghan for this roaring good time!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Fans Matinee: Jaws
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our movie group where fellow movie lovers meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 1975 film “Jaws.”
The movie is the story of a massive killer shark who unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island. It’s up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Register below. For adults.

Taylor Historical Society Meeting
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Help preserve the stories, landmarks, and traditions that make Taylor special. Attend the next meeting of the Taylor Historical Society to learn how you can play a part in keeping our community’s history alive for future generations. Visit taylorpahistoricalsociety.org. Open to all who are passionate about Taylor History.

Experience Pottery Workshop
2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Paulina from Experience Pottery to create and decorate a functional cup, bowl or plate using the pinching technique. Pottery will be fired at the studio and available to pick up at the library 3-4 weeks after the class. All pieces will be food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Space is limited! To register, stop in or call 570-562-1234. Materials fee of $25.00 per person is required to hold your spot. This program in intended for ages 18+.

Adult Junk Journaling
2026-07-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join local artist Joanna Wallace for a day of junk journaling! Using junk such as wrappers, tickets, receipts, and other materials including vintage magazines, markers, stickers and more, scrapbook your memories into your journal. No experience required. Bring your journal and your junk if you have them, or make a spread on the provided paper that you can glue into a journal at a later date. For adults. $15 Materials Fee.

Garden Gala: Year of the Tomato
2026-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 10 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.
(21+ event. Reservation required).
You are invited to North Pocono Public Library’s 5th annual Garden Gala: Year of the Tomato on Friday, July 10! Explore our library and experience our beautiful pollinator and produce gardens while enjoying a night of live music by Wade Preston and Kenny Moss, raffles, lite fare from local restaurants, and beer, wine, and spirits.

This year’s Gala, “Year of the Tomato”, encourages a tomato-esque dress theme and for guests to incorporate any shade of red into their attire.
You won’t want to miss this enchanting evening benefitting North Pocono Public Library, so be sure to book your spot in advance as space is limited (no walk-ups).

If you can’t make it to the Garden Gala this year, be sure to take part in our raffles at the library leading up to the event. The Friends of North Pocono Public Library will be holding their annual basket raffle beginning June 10 and our Gas & Grocery Raffle is back for another year thanks to our sponsors Shoprite of Daleville, Daleville Ace Hardware, and Plociniak Fuel Services. Three lucky winners will take home $2,000 in gas and groceries (1st Place: $1,000, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $500). You do not need to be present to win and multiple prize wins are allowed.

Reservations can be made in person at North Pocono Public Library’s Circulation Desk, by contacting Development Director Christopher Kelly at (570) 842-4700 ext. 307 or ckelly@albright.org, or online at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/garden-gala.

Creation Station: DIY Clay Fossils
2026-07-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids are invited to make their own fossils out of clay and sculpting materials!
-Ages: 3-11 (Children Only)

Coloring Club
2026-07-10 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

Lake Hideaway
2026-07-10 14:30 - 15:30 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: 701 McAndrew Road, Moscow
