Lackawanna County Library System

Food Fun
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food and make some fun and tasty apple treats! For children in grades K-4. Please register.

Seeds of Change: September Meeting
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month the teens will be preparing the Sensory Garden for winter hibernation. New members are always welcome. This club is for ages 12 and up.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

The 5:30 Society
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 16 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Ease into the evening with a literary discussion with the 5:30 Society. The society will meet on the third Tuesday of each month in North Pocono Public Library’s living room. For September’s installment, they will be reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
No registration is required.

EXPERIENCE ICELAND
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Where can you see towering waterfalls, powerful volcanoes, and icy glaciers, all in the same day?
Join Tony Larioni, Travel Professional, as he introduces you to the “Land of Fire and Ice” and explore the wonders of Iceland.
Email jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Terrific Tales
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-17 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.

Throop Civic Center
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Movie: Karate Kid: Legends
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:35 | 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 “Karate Kid: Legends“. fter kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. Rated PG-13; 1 hr., 34 min

Flower Pounding Workshop
2025-09-17 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come enjoy learning the art of “flower pounding,” a unique way of preserving and repurposing flowers. Flower pounding is the process of transferring the color from fresh flowers to material or paper.
Watercolor paper will be used in this workshop. Your project can easily be turned into a greeting card or picture. Please bring a hammer if you are able and any flowers from your garden you would like to try. Paper, flowers and instruction will be provided.
Presented by Penn State Extension’s Master Gardeners. For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Reading Skills: Back to School
2025-09-17 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come boost your reading skills with Ms. Meghan! We will work on Phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and more!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Constitution Day Dialogue: A Scranton Conversation
2025-09-17 18:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join your Scranton neighbors for a Constitution Day Dialogue. This dialogue is an opportunity to listen to others’ views and experiences and to share your own in a structured, facilitated format. Come ready to engage with your neighbors — not debate or persuade — and build better understanding.This event is presented by the University of Scranton Office of Community Relations. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. Please register online: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConstitutionDialogue.

SPL Book Club: The Alice Network
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. An epic journey of two courageous women in an unforgettable tale of little-known wartime glory and sacrifice.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby or hoopladigital.com.

Plant-Based Charcuterie
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for Wellness Wednesday!
Find some healthy, plant-based alternatives without sacrificing taste. Taste a sample of plant based “meats & cheeses.”
Registration is required. $10/person.

Pottery Workshop
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a spook-tacular Halloween workshop! Craft your own monster planter or bowl using traditional hand-building techniques—perfect for a succulent or Halloween treats. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and returned as lasting keepsakes. $25 materials fee. For Adults. Registration required.

Building Buddies
2025-09-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!

Journaling for Magpies
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.
No Registration is Required.

Teen Creator Lab
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s Teen Creator Lab is a revival of our spring wire wrapping class! Instructors will teach the basics of wire wrapping. Learn how to make wire rings, bracelets, pendants, or Gem Trees. No experience is needed, and materials will be provided.

Dunmore Elementary Center
2025-09-19 08:30 - 11:00
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Located at: 300 West Warren Street, Dunmore

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-09-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-19 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Lilo and Stitch Family Movie Night
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our next Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Disney’s live action film, Lilo and Stitch, and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Perennial Plant Swap
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an exciting perennial plant swap! Bring your newly divided plants to share with fellow gardeners and stay for an informative Q&A session with the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.
Swap Details: Participants can bring up to five items to trade. Each item will earn a ticket for trading. Bring your offerings in labeled plastic pots or bags (paper or plastic). Ensure they are free from disease and pests—any infected offerings will be removed from the swap. Check-in time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. The swap will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Once ticket holders have selected, any remaining items will be available to others.

Local Author Fair
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Abington Community Library is thrilled to host our very first “Local Author Fair” on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Stroll through tables featuring 20+ talented authors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and browse books in a variety of genres for all ages. This is your chance to meet the minds behind the books and hear the inspirations behind their work. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner, unique gift ideas, or just a fun way to spend your Saturday morning, the Local Author Fair is the perfect place to connect with great reads and the people who write them.
Admission is free—come ready to explore, chat, and discover something new!
Featured author’s include: Mary Anne Abdo, Matt Benjamin, Sandra Flynn Camburn, Tara Conrad, Lucia Dailey, Sarah Dawgert, Kenna DeValor, Charles Davis, H. Dean Fisher, John Harvey, Fran Miller Jud, P. K. Kilcullen, Ritu Khurana, Cory Laniewski, Christine Medley, Abigail Myers, Chris Raymond, Judith Rienzi, JC Roberts, Rick Serrenti, Thom Shubilla, Andrew Tolan, Hélène Tinsley, Jo Ann Walczak, and Josephine Woody.

Local Author: Carolyn Powell
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, September 20 at 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Meet local author and librarian, Carolyn Powell, and enjoy a reading of her newest book, Clyde Hopper, Where Are Your Manners?
Registration is not required.

Autumn Pictures with Pets
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
$15 Each and includes one print and digital access. Have a professional Autumn-themed photograph taken of you and/or your pets by Dream Lens Productions!
This program is first-come-first-served.

The Curiosity Club: Make Your Own Play Dough
2025-09-20 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know you can make play dough with a few simple ingredients you can find in your home? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to “dough” it yourself!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sundays with Friends: Princess Tea Party
2025-09-21 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
You are cordially invited to join us for a Princess Tea Party inspired by Frozen, featuring a special princess guest! Sing, dance, and read along with her, and enjoy the light refreshments, photo opportunities, and activities.
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

Scholars in Training Preschool
2025-09-22 09:15 - 10:15

Blocks & Bubbles
2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 22 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time.
No registration is required.

St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School
2025-09-22 12:15 - 14:00
