Lackawanna County Library System

Water Play
2026-07-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Bedford Tower Apartments
2026-07-06 11:30 - 12:30 | 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.
Located: 400 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit

Bug Bins
2026-07-06 11:30 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A sensory activity for getting our hands dirty, digging through soil to see what “creatures” (play, of course) we can find!

Toddlers on the Move
2026-07-06 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

Summer Story Time
2026-07-06 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.

South Abington Community Park
2026-07-06 10:00 - 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.
Located: Northern Boulevard, S. Abington Twp.

Teen Take-and-Make: Marble Pets
2026-07-06 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Get a kit with all the supplies you need to make your own super cute snail and dino marble pets!
Register by Monday, June 29 to reserve your kit. Kits will be available to pick up the first week of July.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Grab & Go: Sport Necklaces
2026-07-06 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, July 6
(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 sport necklaces. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2026-07-06 09:00 - 09:45 | 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.

Take & Make Spice Kit
2026-07-06 | Albright Memorial Library, Circulation Department, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Explore new flavors and recipes with this month’s featured spice, poppy seed! Pick up a kit to receive a sample of our spice and a selection of recipes to try. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk starting March 2nd and will be available while supplies last. (limit of 2 kits per card per month).

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

Lego Club
2026-07-05 14:00, 2026-07-02 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

Weekly Programs
2026-07-05 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
These are the programs happening weekly at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is not needed to attend these. Please contact the Carbondale Public Library for more information on any of these programs.
Monday: Movie Matinee @ 3:00 P.M. – Family-friendly movies shown after school.

Tuesday: Lego League @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with a variety of Lego sets provided by the library.

Wednesday: Baby Bounce @ 11:00 A.M. – Baby fun time with children up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 11:00 A.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Wednesday: Play Dough Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with the library’s play dough collection.

Thursday: Library Littles @ 11:00 A.M. – A fun and educational program geared to help pre-school-age children develop early-literacy and social skills.
Thursday: Building Buddies @ 12:00 P.M. – Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
Thursday: Color Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can relax and color in sheets with crayon, pencils, and markers.
Thursday: Trading Card Club @ 4:00 P.M. – A club to play and trade cards – primarily Magic: the Gathering.

Friday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 3:00 P.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.

Library CLOSED
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
The North Pocono Public Library is CLOSED for Independence Day weekend on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
We will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 9:00 AM.

Library Closed - Independence Day
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed: Independence Day
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance Independence Day.

Families Helping Families
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-07-02 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.

Stamp n Swap
2026-07-02 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. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Game Night
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out at our monthly Teen Game Night! Board games and our Nintendo Switch will be available to play on, and teens are welcome to bring their own devices as well.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Liberty Bell Art
2026-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get in the America250 spirit! Drop by the library any time between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to paint your own wooden Liberty Bell shape. Make it into a magnet to display at home.
Family Event
Please count all participating in the guest count. Adults participating can enter adult for age.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Sensory Awareness
2026-07-02 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
How do we observe the world? Through our senses! Focusing on touch, smell, and sight, we’ll offer hands-on activities to learn more about how we perceive our environment. Join our friends from the Pocono Enviornmental Education Center for this fun and educational program!
For kids ages 6 through 12.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-07-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Technology giving you trouble? We’re here to help! Our Tech tutors will be available to help answer your questions about cellphones, laptops, tablets, and more – just bring your device and your questions. Call 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

America's 250th Birthday Bingo
2026-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Patrons are invited to come to the library to participate in a themed America 250th Birthday Bingo!
-Ages: 5+ (Children, Teens, Family, Adults)

Shaving Cream Art for Teens
2026-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Shaving Cream Art for Teens
2:00-3:30 PM
For teens ages 12-17.
Make cards and bookmarks using a marbling art technique with shaving cream.
All materials provided. Online registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Scrabble Group
2026-07-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Everhart Museum
2026-07-02 11:45 - 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: 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton

Library Littles Picnic
2026-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us outdoors (weather permitting!) to celebrate the 4th of July with stories, songs, and picnic snacks!

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-02 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

America's 250th Birthday Bash
2026-07-02 10:00 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Patrons are invited to come to the library throughout the day to make their own and personalized birthday hat in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday!

-Ages: All Ages (Children, Teens, Family, Adults)
