Lackawanna County Library System

Grumpy Monkey Story Time
2026-07-01 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities about the Grumpy Monkey book series by Suzanne Lang! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-01 10:30, 2026-06-30 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

Summer Journal Workshop
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Summer Journal Workshop at the North Pocono Public Library
Children and teens of all ages can design the cover of a journal with stickers and other supplies to take home and use throughout the summer.
Online registration required as space is limited.

Wellkind School for Early Learners
2026-07-01 09:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Keep the Beat
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn Hands-Only CPR with the American Heart Association
Hands-Only CPR (without mouth-to-mouth breaths) provided by a bystander is as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest if done in the first few minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. In this workshop, you will:

Recognize the importance of knowing what to do and calling 911 for help.
Understand that performing CPR immediately can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival.
Practice performing Hands-Only CPR and learn how to place AED pads on a manikin.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Novel Thoughts: "Hikaru in the Light!"
2026-06-30 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Hikaru is known as the songbird of her family’s bathhouse in Tokyo, but she dreams of being a star. Can she make her dreams come true when she auditions for a pop star survival camp with her best friend Ran? Find out in this first book of this Manga series.
Pick up your Lit-Loot boxes starting Monday, June 1, and join Ms. Meghan for some Pop Idol and Manga related fun!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Patriotic Pysanky Workshop
2026-06-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Patriotic egg with facilitator Tammy Budnovitch. This class will be a beginner’s step-by-step instruction to help you create this beautiful 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 the class before. If you would like to see the project or be added to the waitlist e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Family Place
2026-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals in this fun and informal setting. For families with children ages 0-3 but siblings under five are welcome.
Registration is highly appreciated.

Tech Table
2026-06-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Tech Table is designed to help patrons who need one-on-one assistance using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Participants are encouraged to bring specific problems about a technical problem including trouble using an app, slow or malfunctioning technology, or questions about privacy, settings, or security.
No registration is required; appointments are limited to 20-minute sessions, and patrons will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3038

Craft with Molly the Sheep
2026-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Program Cancelled: Due to the forecasted heat it will be too hot for Molly the Sheep to travel. We hope to reschedule at a cooler time of year.

Step back in time and discover how people used to make cloth from wool! Kids and teens will learn how wool from sheep is turned into fabric and clothing, enjoy a hands-on craft activity, and meet a real sheep named Molly.

Kids and Teens Ages 6 and Up
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Bookmobile Visits North Pocono Public Library
2026-06-30 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Stop by and visit the Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile at the North Pocono Public Library.
North Pocono Public Library
1315 Church Street
Moscow, PA 18444

Mahjong
2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Amos Towers Apartments
2026-06-30 12:30 - 13:30 | 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.
Location: 525 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton

Mahjong
2026-06-30 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesdays from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come Play Mahjong!
Gather with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Tuesday to play mahjong. This is a beginner-friendly class.
Registration is required.

Allied Terrace Personal Care Home
2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Dino Play Date
2026-06-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Explore a variety of dinosaur play and learn stations.
For ages 2-5.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
Sponsored by the Abington Heights Civic League.

Kids Dig It
2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join members of The Garden Project for a story and hands-on fun in North Pocono Public Library’s community garden. Each program will start inside the Library’s community room. Recommended for ages 3-7.
Registration required.

Always in Stitches
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. Intermediate members welcome. No registration required.

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Learn to recognize the common signs of the disease in yourself and others and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. This program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. To register, call the library at 570-562-1234.

Book Bedazzling for Adults
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Customize a book from your personal library and make it shine! Tools and gems will be provided, but we invite you to bring your own book. (We will have a small selection of books for those who need one.) For Adults. Registration is required. Contact the library at 570-562-1234.

NPPL Board Meeting - June 2026
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, June 29 at 6:00 P.M.
The board of North Pocono Public Library will have their monthly meeting in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

The Curiosity Club: Dino Dig & Volcano Explosion
2026-06-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate SummerQuest with this explosive dinosaur program! You will become paleontologists and dig for your own dinosaurs and help Miss Jenna make a volcanic eruption! You do not want to miss this dino-mite program!
We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

First Friends
2026-06-29 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

Garden Club
2026-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Turn your plant hangers into stylish decor using simple, decorative knots! Participants are encouraged to bring a plastic hanging pot (or just the hanger) and their favorite jute string as supplies will be limited.
This program is free but registration is required.

Bookmobile visits Valley Community Library
2026-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Stop by and visit the Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile at the Valley Community Library.
Valley Community Library
739 River Street
Peckville, PA 18452

Paint Your Spirit Animal
2026-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, June 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Learn about spirit animals, a concept rooted in traditional Native American spiritual practice, and discover which animal best represents and guides you at North Pocono Public Library. Then express yourself, painting your spirit animal! 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
2026-06-29 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.
