Lackawanna County Library System

Library Board Meeting
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Our board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm on the second floor in the Conference Room of the Carbondale Public Library.
The meetings for 2026 are as follows:
Tuesday January 27
Tuesday February 24
Tuesday March 24
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 26
Tuesday June 23
Tuesday July 28
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday October 27
Tuesday November 24
The board does not meet in December.

NPPL Board Meeting - July 2026
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 27 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.

Constitution Alive!
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Bring the U.S. Constitution to life with Patriot Academy’s “Constitution Alive!” video course that offers an easy-to-understand view of our nation’s bedrock principles. Perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts. This is a 6-week course held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Valley Community Library from May 21 through June 25. Join facilitator Matt Zale to learn how the Constitution shapes your rights, freedoms, and daily life through videos and discussions. Register for a free workbook at patriotacademy.com. Questions can be directed to Matt Zale at 570-357-4517.

Well Read Readers Book Club
2026-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you enjoy reading and discussing thought-provoking nonfiction? Join our nonfiction book club! We meet on the third Monday of each month for engaging conversation and shared perspectives. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to become a member of this book group.

Weekly Programs
2026-07-05 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
These are the programs happening weekly at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is not needed to attend these. Please contact the Carbondale Public Library for more information on any of these programs.
Monday: Movie Matinee @ 3:00 P.M. – Family-friendly movies shown after school.

Tuesday: Lego League @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with a variety of Lego sets provided by the library.

Wednesday: Baby Bounce @ 11:00 A.M. – Baby fun time with children up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 11:00 A.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Wednesday: Play Dough Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with the library’s play dough collection.

Thursday: Library Littles @ 11:00 A.M. – A fun and educational program geared to help pre-school-age children develop early-literacy and social skills.
Thursday: Building Buddies @ 12:00 P.M. – Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
Thursday: Color Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can relax and color in sheets with crayon, pencils, and markers.
Thursday: Trading Card Club @ 4:00 P.M. – A club to play and trade cards – primarily Magic: the Gathering.

Friday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 3:00 P.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.

Library Closed
2026-07-04 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Independence Day.

Library Closed: Independance Day
2026-07-04 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance Independence Day.

Library Closed
2026-07-03 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Independence Day Weekend.

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-07-02 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.

Stamp n Swap
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Cookbook Club
2026-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the front desk. Make the recipe at home and bring your creation to the meeting. Everyone will discuss the recipes and try each other’s dishes. This program is for adults and registration is required.

NPPL Board Meeting - June 2026
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, June 29 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.

Paint & Sip
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join Bonnie Black Edwards at the Valley Community Library on Friday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. for a Paint & Sip. This fundraiser will be held inside the library and is for adults 21 and older. Proceeds will directly benefit adult programming. Bonnie will provided step-by-step instructions on how to create a painting to take home at the end of the night. Attendees are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages and snacks. The cost is $30 for cash or check and $32 for credit card. Payment must be made to reserve your spot. Registration may be done by visiting the library or calling 570-489-1765.

Board Game Night
2026-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Play board games from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on June 25 at the Valley Community Library. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Movie: Epic: Elvis Presley In Concert
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:40 | 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 Epic: Elvis Presley In Concert (Wednesday, June 24th): For the first time ever, Elvis Presley tells his own story through candid conversations and dazzling performance footage from the early days of his Vegas residency. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage. Rated PG-13; 1 hr., 36 min.

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

Yoga with Mindy
2026-06-24 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-17 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Community Bank
2026-06-23 08:00 - 09:00 | 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 at any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Library Closed
2026-06-19 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Library Closed: Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed Friday, June, 19, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-06-18 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.

Ink & Intention
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join the Greater Scranton YMCA at the Valley Community Library on June 18 at 2:00 p.m. for a 2-part stress relief session. The class begins with a 20-minute stress meditation to ground and settle the mind and body. Following the meditation, participants will engage in a gratitude journaling session to improve their overall outlook and practice thankfulness. This program is geared towards seniors and registration is required.

Movie: Sentimental Value
2026-06-17 14:00 - 16:15 | 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 “Sentimental Value” (Wednesday, June 17th): Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best International Film. Rated R; 2 hrs., 12 min.

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

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome.
