Lackawanna County Library System

Mini Painters' Day
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Artists of all ages are invited to join us at the children’s library for an afternoon of colorful expression in the fresh air. Let your creativity roam free across your own miniature canvas and take your masterpiece home with you! Paint, brushes, small canvases, and easels will be provided.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Juggler Rob Smith
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Rob Smith, Juggler Extraordinaire, features a high skill level of juggling with a fun, friendly and entertaining delivery. This program is open to all ages but registration is required.

Water Play
2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our splash pad and water toys will be available outside every Monday and every Saturday, 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

Music and Movement: Happy Birthday, America!
2026-07-18 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a patriotic-themed dance party to celebrate the holiday with red, white, and blue movements and music!
For kids ages 2 through 5. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Spongebob: Search for Squarepants Family Movie Night
2026-07-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch Spongebob: Search for Squarepants and enjoy treats and snacks too! Arrive a little early to grab your snacks so that we can start promptly at 5:00 PM.
For all ages. Please register.

Creation Station: Paper Roll Craft
2026-07-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids can create a dinosaur out of paper towel rolls and other recycled materials!
-Ages: 3-11 (Children Only)

Online Genealogy Resources
2026-07-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
*CANCELLED*
Learn about various online resources available at the Carbondale Public Library to help get you started researching your family history.
Bring your laptop or portable device if you would like to explore as we discuss the pros and cons of each resource.
The program is free but registration is required.

Coloring Club
2026-07-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lake Hideaway
2026-07-17 14:30 - 15:30 | 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: 701 McAndrew Road, Moscow

Teen Movie: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sozin's Comet
2026-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a showing of Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s finale: Sozin’s Comet! This feature is a four part film focusing on Avatar Aang and his friends as they approach the end of their long journey to achieve peace among the four nations.
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Lymphatic Massage Therapy
2026-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Marissa Pazzaglia, Occupational Therapist & Certified Lymphatic Therapist from State Street Wellness.
Learn about the gentle, rhythmic form of massage that stimulates the movement of lymph fluid in the body.
Friday, July 17th at 2:00 P.M.
For Adults

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.

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

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)
