Lackawanna County Library System

Dino-mite Yoga
2026-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library invites youth ages 5-11 to their Dino-mite Yoga. In this program led by Kerri Berri, kids will learn to stretch, relax, and practice mindfulness in a fun and engaging way tailored to their age. This PA Forward Health Literacy program was made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the Valley Community Library.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Cremation Questions and Answers
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Cremation Questions and Answers
July 17 at 1:00 PM
If you are curious about cremation, please join Christine Banditelli from The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania for an information session. This will be a valuable presentation whether you have questions about alternatives to traditional funeral services or are looking to make pre-arrangements to help provide peace for your loved ones.
Registration is required.

Tiny World Terrariums
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own miniature world in this hands-on terrarium workshop! Design and build a personalized terrarium featuring your choice of a dinosaur or axolotl theme.
For ages 8-12

Eagle Lake
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | 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: Eagle Lake Drive, Gouldsboro

Conversational Italian Class
2026-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2026-07-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Friday for picnics on the library lawn! Bring your lunches, and we will supply the blankets! This event is 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

Little Farmers Club
2026-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Little Farmers Club is a monthly program designed to bring farming basics for our younger kids. For age 4-7.
This month, Miss Kristin will be here to teach us all about sunflowers!
This program is free but registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-07-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

WVIA's PBS Kids in the Classroom
2026-07-17 11:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our friends from WVIA for a fun-filled event designed for preschool and kindergarten students. The program features a PBS Kids show with characters kids know and love, a hands-on craft, and a cozy storytime! To wrap up the visit, each child will receive a free storybook to take home.
For children ages 3 to 6. Families welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Play Dates
2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us in a laid-back, welcoming space for littles to play and explore together! Each session will have a different play “theme.” July 10th will be building, and July 17th will be transportation. To register, call the library at 570-562-1234. For ages 6 months to 6 years.

Jurassic StoryTime
2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Read, roar, and rampage together as we make new friends at Storytime. Ages 0-5. Registration is required.

Storytime
2026-07-17 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Chapman Lake
2026-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | 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: Chapman Lake Road, Jermyn

Blocks and Bubbles
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Blocks and Bubbles
Friday, July 17 at 10:00-11:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Play and grow at the library! Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Come for the whole hour or pop in just for a little while.
At the end of the clean-up, we’ll have some bubble popping fun. This program is intended for ages 1-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
No registration required.

Families Helping Families
2026-07-16 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.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. Meeting at the Library and on Zoom.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-16 18:00 | 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

Teen Cinema Club
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Continue your adventure in SummerQuest: Unearth a Story with Jurassic Park! Teens are invited to a showing of the sci-fi movie that asks the question: what would happen if dinosaurs were in a theme park attraction? Jurassic Park is rated PG-13 due to violence and frightening scenes.
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Pottery Workshop
2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Create and hand mold your own strawberry bowl with expert guidance from Experience Pottery at the Valley Community Library on July 16 at 5:00 p.m. You will have the opportunity to decorate and paint your design with colorful glazes. At the end of the evening, pieces will be taken to be fired to become microwave, dishwasher, and food safe! Finished pieces will be delivered back to the library in a few weeks. There is a $25 cash/check or $27 credit card materials fee for each participant and payment is required at the time of registration. Register in person or by calling the library at 570-489-1765.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-07-16 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.

Teen Reading Lounge: Pals & Pages
2026-07-16 15:00 - 16:30 | 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)

Test Event 7-15-2026
2026-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States

Teen Mini Masterpieces
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Teen Mini Masterpieces at North Pocono Public Library
Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 PM (For ages 12-17)
Create art on a tiny canvas! Your creations will be displayed in a public gallery at the Everhart Museum in September.
Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Lego Club
2026-07-16 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

Weston Field House Scranton
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | 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: 982 Providence Road, Scranton

Scrabble Group
2026-07-16 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
2026-07-16 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

Toddler Tumble Time
2026-07-16 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
