Lackawanna County Library System

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-06-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 11-18
Our Teen Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month to learn, plant, and connect. This month we’ll be out in the garden (weather permitting)!
Bring your gardening kit if you have joined us before.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

ESL For Adults
2026-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Nonenglish speakers are welcome to learn ESL at the Carbondale Public Library. This program is free of charge and open to all community members.
Las personas que no hablan inglés están invitadas a aprender Inglés en la biblioteca pública al Carbondale. Este programa es gratuito y está abierto a todos los miembros de la comunidad.

Cookies & Crayons
2026-06-02 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Take some time to appreciate two great American inventions: Crayons and Chocolate Chip Cookies! Come on down to color and enjoy a sweet treat.
For kids ages 6 through 12.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Mahjong
2026-06-02 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.

Mahjong
2026-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-06-02 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Letter Y
2026-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Learn through story and song!
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-06-02 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

Book Sale: Friends fo the Scranton Public Library
2026-06-02 10:00 - 18:30 | PA
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a community Book Sale from Tuesday, June 2 through Saturday, June 6, featuring a wide assortment of affordable, pre-owned items for readers and collectors of all ages.
Sale hours

Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Located outside Crunch Fitness @ Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Browse a rotating selection of:

Pre-owned books for all ages and interests
DVDs
Puzzles
And more

Saturday specials

Fill a Friends tote bag for $5.00
Teachers and non-profits: select books available for free (Saturday only)

Always in Stitches
2026-06-02 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
2026-06-02 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.

NPPL Board Meeting - May 2026
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, June 1 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.

Adult Gaming Club
2026-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Our Gaming Club: A Gathering for All Players
Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or enjoy unwinding with video games after work, our club provides a welcoming space to connect with fellow adult gamers. Join us for an evening of Nintendo Switch gaming, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and other titles. Bring your own console and games, or use our equipment. Drop-ins are always welcome!
For adults 18+

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

First Friends
2026-06-01 15:00, 2026-05-30 10:30 | 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

Caring Hands
2026-06-01 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.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-06-01 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

Blocks & Bubbles
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, June 1 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Play and grow at the library!
Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. At the end of the clean-up, we’ll have some bubble popping fun. Recommended for ages 1-5.
No registration required.

Teen Take-and-Make: Pipe Cleaner Garden
2026-06-01 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Can’t make it to any of our teen programs? Sign up by Monday, May 25 to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a pipe cleaner houseplant!
This kit will be available for pickup in the first week of June.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Take & Make Craft Kit
2026-06-01 | PA
Come by and pick up a kit that contains everything you need to make clay magnets to decorate the fridge and more, Each kit includes all the essential materials along with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience enjoyable.
Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk starting June 1 and will be available while supplies last. (limit of 2 kits per card per month)
Did you miss out on the kit this month? Join our Maker newsletter and we’ll keep you up-to-date on upcoming classes and kits. Sign up here for the newsletter.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Lego Club
2026-05-31 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

Sit & Stitch
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, May 30 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for North Pocono Public Library’s monthly yarn and string craft circle! All crafters, from knitting to crocheting to embroidery, are welcome to join for all or part of the meeting to work on their current projects and socialize with fellow creators.
No registration is required.

Craft & Yap
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bring a friend (or two or three!) and paint your own tote bag at this new program for adults. Each month, we will make a new craft, and adults of all ages are welcome to sit, relax, and spend the afternoon crafting something they can take home. All materials will be provided, but registration is required.

The Curiosity Club: Quail Egg Incubation
2026-05-30 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We’ve hatched chickens, and we’ve hatched ducks. It is now time to hatch Quail! Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to set up our incubator for quail! Then, visit us throughout June to check on the incubator, and maybe even see them hatch!
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

Ice Cream Social
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Family Day:
Celebrate Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, and all of our family members with an ice cream party at the library! Ice cream craft and activities to enjoy as well!
Registration is highly appreciated to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-05-30 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Kids in the Kitchen
2026-05-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join our friends from the Junior League of Scranton to make a fun veggie creation! Ages 3-6 (and their siblings). Call to register at 570-562-1234.

History and Tour of the Scranton Public Library
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the Albright Library’s 133rd Anniversary with a tour and history of the building. We will start in the Henkelman Room with a short presentation and then take a tour of the building. Please be aware that steps will be utilized as well as the elevator.

Teen Macra-May
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Join local artist Laniebirdstudios and learn some basic macrame knots. You’ll go home with a colorful wall hanging!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Macra-MAY
2026-05-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join local artist, Lanie Bird Studios, for all things macrame’!
Macrame’ is a crafting technique using cord and knots to create wall art and functional pieces.
Learn a variety of knots to create a colorful wall hanging.
This class is for adults
