Designers in Diapers
2025-07-21 14:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This summer’s theme is “Color Our World,” and you are never to young to help do that! Designers in Diapers is an art-based program for our youngest library littles. Each month we will make a different piece of art.
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Improv Games
2025-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for quick thinking, big laughs, and tons of fun! Join us for fun and engaging group-based activities that spark creativity. No scripts, no pressure—just pure playful energy and teamwork.
For ages 8-12.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Festival of Stories Trivia Review-Grades 4-5
2025-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 4-5 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session will be repeated on Tuesday July 29, again from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 6-8 will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 PM today and on July 29 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Festival of Stories Trivia Review-Grades 6-8
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 6-8 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session will be repeated on Tuesday July 29, again from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 4-5 will meet from 5:00 to 6:00 PM today and on July 29 from 5:00 to6:00 PM.

Paws To Read
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you like dogs? How about reading? Well, we have a program just for you! Join us on the third Monday of the month to meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested and can be done by visiting or calling the library at 570-562-1234. Ages 4 and up.

Maker Monday
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us on either Maker Monday for a creative crafting session! During this class you’ll learn how to decorate a canvas wall hanging with felt flowers.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-07-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-22 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Teen Tech Tutors
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Session 3 with our Teen Tech Tutors is Tuesday, July 22, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Registration is necessary to hold your spot.

Note: you may experience a small wait since tech issues vary from quick fixes to deeper instruction.

Contact jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Library Lunch Day - Stories and snacks with your favorite stuffie!
2025-07-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a special storytime and lunch with a guest reader from The Wright Center for Community Health. Each child will get to pick out a backpack to help them get ready for school. Space is limited. Contact the library at 570-562-1234 to register.

Make Your Mark: DIY Paint Palettes
2025-07-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
🎨 Ages 12 and up
Get ready to sculpt, shape, and express your creative side in this hands-on pottery workshop just for teens! Participants will design and create their own ceramic paint palettes, just like the one pictured, complete with built-in wells and a brush holder. Whether you’re an artist or just love working with your hands, this is your chance to make something both beautiful and functional.
We’ll guide you through the process of forming, texturing, and finishing your piece—no experience necessary! All materials will be provided.
📌 Registration required – space is limited!
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Nomad Yoga
2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Meet Rebecca of Nomad Yoga for a yoga class at North Pocono Public Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Registration is required here.

Maker Tuesday
2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us on Maker Tuesday for a creative crafting session! During this class you’ll learn how to decorate a canvas wall hanging with felt flowers.

Terrific Tales
2025-07-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Learn to Crochet - Teen Edition
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Calling all teens (ages 13–17)! Join our fun, hands-on workshop where our awesome instructors will teach you the basics of crochet. You’ll learn simple stitches you can use to make cool, handmade creations. Yarn and hooks will be avaiable but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Movie: The Day the Earth Blew Up
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “The Day the Earth Blew Up,” Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.

SNUFFLE MAT
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all cat lovers!
Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. to make a snuffle mat for your “furbaby”.
What’s a snuffle mat…it’s an activity pad made out of felt and cardboard that can hide treats. It’s provides mental stimulation for cats and kittens.
All materials provided, for adults.

NKH Book Club: "The Alice Network"
2025-07-23 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. July’s pick is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Stop by the Library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-23 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Pet Moss Aquariums
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Design a desktop aquarium for your new pet moss at North Pocono Public Library! All supplies and pet moss provided, but they are welcome to bring their own container if they’d like to use a special one.
Registration is required.

Library Lawn Games
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Stop by the library lawn from 6-7:30 pm (weather permitting) to play some of our fun outdoor games! We’ll have Cornhole, Yard Dice, Croquet and Ladderball. Library Lawn Games are fun for all ages, and everyone is welcome to come and play!

Meet & Greet @ Abington Community Library
2025-07-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Abington Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Messy Science July
2025-07-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-07-24 11:15 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science.
We will be outside as weather permits.
For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten.
Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program.
July and August to be added soon.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Home Tweet Home: Family Fun Birdhouse Painting
2025-07-24 11:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. **

Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art during the month of September. This collaborative art project brings together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together—one birdhouse at a time!

For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Timeless Treasures: the art of collecting
2025-07-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join Bruce Smallacombe from the new Jermyn Historical Society for a discussion about collectables and keepsakes. View a display of the various antiques acquired by the new Historical Society. This program is free but registration is requested.
Carbondale Public Library * 5 North Main Street, Carbondale * 570-282-4281.

Mini Masterpieces for Teens
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Teens are invited to make art on a tiny canvas with us to display at the Everhart Museum as part of this countywide program.

Book Boyfriend Speed Dating
2025-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, July 25
(Adult Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library to browse a selection of romance novels sorted by sub-genre and make notes about the books you’d like to check out in the future on your speed dating card.
This is the last day to enter our raffle for two GA tickets to Love Con.
No registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-25 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
