Friends of NPPL Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 A.M.
(Friends of North Pocono Public Library)
Be a friend!
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, but feel free to let us know you’re coming if you’re new!

Paper Plane Engineering
2026-04-11 10:30 - 23:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Do you think it’s easy to fly? In this program, we will learn the physics and engineering principles of flight through building multiple paper airplanes and testing our designs in open air demonstrations! You’ll show how thrust and lift counter gravity and drag, why different shapes fly different ways, and why wing size matters- to a point, at least. Come soar with us, and show us the meaning of flight!

Teen Trivia: Who's that Pokémon?
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come test your knowledge on the world of Pokémon to win some fun prizes! Bring your cell phone to catch some shinies and trade with friends during Pokémon Go’s Community Day! Snacks and drinks will be provided to help keep you energized for your next Pokémon adventure!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Sidewalk Rain Poetry
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Help us decorate our sidewalk with poetry and art that only appears in the rain for National Poetry Month! Come prepared with your own poetry or use word magnets to come up with one on the spot.
This is an outdoor program and is dependent on weather.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Movie Fans Matinee: Dreamgirls
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our new movie group where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2006 film “Dreamgirls.”
The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group known as the Dreams and their manipulative record executive.
Register below.

Danger Club: Magnetic Slime
2026-04-11 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know you could make your slime magnetic? Find out how at this month’s Danger Club!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

A Friendly Game of Book Bingo
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
The Friends of North Pocono Public Library invite you to a Friendly Game of Book Bingo at North Pocono Public Library. Each new round introduces a new genre as the theme. Eat snacks, win prizes, and indulge in some competition with community while supporting our Friends group. There will be chances to win prizes each round and a grand prize for the ultimate winner with the most cumulative points. We ask that you make a minimum donation of $10 to the Friends of North Pocono Public Library for entry.
Registration is required.

Beach Bingo
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Lackawanna County Library System is excited to announce the return of our Teen BINGO series! Join one, or as many as you’d like, of our BINGO games at each of our libraries. There will be a unique theme at each location. Grab your friends, register online at LCLShome.org or by calling your Library, and try your luck at becoming your Library’s BINGO champion!

The Valley Community Library will be hosting a Bingo at the Beach theme for our LCLS Teen BINGO program on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 P.M. Get excited for summer at this program where all the prizes will be ones you’re sure to use all summer long weather you visit the beach, hang out by the pool, or just in your own back yard. This program is for teens ages 12-17.

Registration is required.

Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things: Fans are invited to play games, make a craft, participate in trivia, and listen to music. Themed snacks will be provided.
-Ages: 8+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Teen Reading Lounge
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Teens have an opportunity to enjoy the library’s services, while also impacting its future! Teens are welcome to share book suggestions and resources while also helping inspire and take the lead in helping us create a better library for our young adults.
-Ages: 12 to 18 (Teens Only)

Community Clean-up: Archbald
2026-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Raceway, Archbald, 99 Main Street, Archbald, PA, 18403, United States
The Valley Community Library is excited to be partnering with QueerNEPA, and the NEPA Sierra Club to clean up along a portion of Main Street in Archbald for the 5th year in a row! Since this event is along Main Street, which we will cross at times, and in the wooded areas along the road, it is for ages 13 and older.
Join us on Sunday, April 12th at 11:00 A.M. as we make our town and community beautiful. This event will include the Best Practice’s Award-Winning Litter Study, in which we take an in-depth look at the litter we find at each location, which will then be displayed in the Library. QueerNEPA has been an amazing partner to work with, as we always strive to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all our events. If you have a Community Cleanup Shirt from a previous cleanup, please wear that. You are welcome to bring your own gloves and trash grabbers. All supplies are provided in partnership with Keep NEPA Beautiful and the Lackawanna County Environmental Office.
Advanced registration is required online at sierraclub.org

Sundays with Friends: Rob the Juggler
2026-04-12 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we welcome juggler extraordinaire, Rob Smith, to the Library! Prepare to be mesmerized by this performance. Rob will be juggling balls, clubs, fire torches, rings, and flying knives!
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

The Bookworms Book Club
2026-04-12 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, Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-04-12 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.

Mystery Book Club
2026-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club where fellow sleuths gather to discuss twists, turns, and page-turners that keep us guessing until the very end.
The April selection for the Mystery Book Club is “Gorky Park” by Martin Cruz Smith.

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-13 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026
Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will be on Saturday, May 16.
Questions can be emailed to Jgreenfeder@albright.org or fcontreras@albright.org

Community Bank (Davis Street)
2026-04-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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 at any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Located at:
500 Davis Street
Scranton, PA 18505

Cruise Into Kindergarten AM Session
2026-04-13 10:00 - 10:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 1
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
An evening session will also be offered at 5:00 PM.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-13 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

Johnson College
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is open to 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 at any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located at:
3437 N. Main Ave
Scranton, PA

Johnson College Test
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Delaware Tower Apartments
2026-04-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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 at any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located at:
100 Smallacombe Drive
Scranton, Pa

Digital Media Class
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765.
Mondays and other days available.

Caring Hands
2026-04-13 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.

First Friends
2026-04-13 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

Discovery Seekers: Celebrating America Series
2026-04-13 16:00 - 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.
We will celebrate America250 by highlighting American innovations over the next few months. At this session we will learn about George Ferris and his invention, and make our own mini colorful spinning wheel.
For Ages 5-10, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-04-13 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 1
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
If program is full please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
A morning session will be offered 10:00 AM.

Monday Book Club
2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Start your week off with a stimulating book discussion! The Monday Book Club meets the second Monday of each month and reads a mix of non-fiction, classic, and contemporary literature. For adults.

Monthly Selections:
January- “The Hot Zone” by Richard Preston
February- “The Frozen River: A Novel” by Ariel Lawhon
March- “Horse: A Novel” by Geraldine Brooks
April- “The God of the Woods: A Novel” by Liz Moore
May- “Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy” by Ben Macintyre

Read to Dogs
2026-04-13 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 13 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Read with dogs!
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the North Pocono Public Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Story Explorers: "The Dog and Pony Show: Dance Pants"
2026-04-13 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore “The Dog and Pony Show: Dance Pants” by Jeff Mack! We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and have our own dance party!
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.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
