Lackawanna County Library System

American Girl Doll Club
2025-10-15 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s get ready for spooky season! We will make masks for us and our dolls, have a spooky snack, and of course, playtime in the dollhouse!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie: Lilo & Stitch
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:50 | 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 “Lilo and Stitch.” A fugitive alien helps a lonely Hawaiian girl mend her broken family.

Terrific Tales
2025-10-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
This month’s garden club meeting will be all about pumpkins!
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-14 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..

Preschool Stories: Letter E
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 A.M.
(Childrens Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-14 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING...Cold Weather Emergencies
2025-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kathryn Bommer, MSN, Trauma Outreach Educator as she discusses preventing and treating:
Frost Nip vs Frost Bite, Hypothermia, Fall Prevention, and Snow Shoveling tips.
Monday, October 13th at 5:30P.M.
For Adults

Color Changing Bling
2025-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens: Ages 12-18
Experiment with color changing paint by creating mood rings and pendants! Learn about color, temperature, and expression while crafting unique wearable pieces that change with your mood.
All supplies provided Registration required
Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

NKH Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2025-10-13 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out with the NKH Teen Art Club! Share your inspirations and practice your favorite crafts, whether sketching, sculpting, or stringing beads! Bring your own materials or use what the library has to offer!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Discovery Seekers
2025-10-13 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.
At this session we will ease into the new school year with games of logic, strategy and spatial reasoning. Kids won’t even know they are working on important problem solving skills.
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.

Sensory Exploration Day
2025-10-13 12:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Experience fall with all of your senses! We will have sensory activities for everyone, from fall-themed bins for babies to messy pumpkin experiments and more. Drop in anytime during the scheduled program window to play and experiment with us.
For all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library CLOSED
2025-10-13 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, October 13
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day/Christopher Columbus Day.

Sundays with Friends: Pocono Wildlife
2025-10-12 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn about the amazing animals that inhabit our area with Pocono Wildlife! Meet some of their animal ambassadors, learn about animal habitats, and find out how we can safely live near our wildlife.
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 Curiosity Club: Pumpkin "Guts" Oobleck
2025-10-11 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
No one ever knows what do with the insides of a pumpkin. Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make pumpkin oobleck using the pumpkin “guts!” This is sure to be a scary good time! You do not want to miss it!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

NKH Teen Anime Club: Manga Tasting
2025-10-11 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our Teen Anime Club for a Manga Buffet! Whether you’re new to the world of Manga or just looking for a new title on your radar — come check out what Manga series the library system has to offer!
For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Family Pottery Experience: Leaf-Impressed Luminaries
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Library for a pottery workshop with Experience Pottery open to all ages, where parents and children (ages 6+) can create together. Using real autumn leaves, hand-building techniques, and professional finishing, you’ll craft beautiful luminaries that glow with warm seasonal charm—perfect for your fall table and lasting family memories (afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing). The materials fee is $25 per adult, while kids participate for free. Must register in person at the Library and payment is due at the time of registration. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org for questions or to see a picture of the project.

Friends of North Pocono Public Library Book Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Friday, October 10 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
(Friends of North Pocono Public Library)
Media and bargain lovers alike, mark your calendars!
From October 9 to October 11, North Pocono Public Library’s community room will transform into the free admission Friends of North Pocono Public Library’s Annual Book Sale, laden with literary gems as well as captivating CDs and DVDs spanning genres that cater to every taste.
The best part? It’s a pay-as-you-wish event, allowing you to contribute what feels right while helping further the mission of North Pocono Public Library.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-10-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-10 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.

Teen Cinema Club
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a viewing of Scooby-Doo (2002). Both video and board games will be available as alternative options!

Spooky, Silly Storytime
2025-10-09 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dress up in your spookiest attire and join us for a special spooky and silly storytime! We’ll celebrate the spooky season with some not-so-scary stories, crafts, and a fun Halloween snack!
For kids of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Drawing 101
2025-10-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We invite anyone interested in tapping into their creative side through drawing to join us! Learn how to draw with expert artist, Ky Betts, in this drawing class for beginners.
For adults. Participants must register for both October sessions.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Block Party
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Grab & Go: Pumpkin Sign
2025-10-09 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, October 9
(Children’s Programming)
Celebrate Fall!
Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit to make at home. This month we are making a pumpkin sign for fall. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

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2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | PA

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-10-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids ages 5-11.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.
