Lackawanna County Library System

Once Upon an Orchestra
2025-09-27 10:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
What do you get when you mix storytime with live musicians? “Once Upon an Orchestra,” a lively, interactive program that blends music and storytelling! Join musicians from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic as they tell a story with special music, bringing favorite children’s books to life and stirring imaginations through the power of music and creativity.
This event part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival.
For children ages 2 through 6 and their families.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Comic Book Workshop with Do Art
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles. The workshop is interactive and very creative with little tricks and turns to keep engagement. With a dynamic pose drawing exercise you may see juggling axolotls, flying giraffes, or dabbing pandas. After seeing how easy cartooning and creative expression can be, we will generate a comic together out of the characters and creativity of the first half!
This program is for ages 8 and up. Any questions please email Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Growing Vegetable Soup Storywalk®
2025-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come join us for a drop-in outdoor reading event! Enjoy a leisurely stroll as you read “Growing Vegetable Soup” by Lois Ehlert together, and then take part in a fun craft activity related to the story.
Please register.
Family Event
Geared Towards Preschool-Grade 2
“The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.”

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-09-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-26 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.

Howard Gardner School
2025-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
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.

Teen Anime Club
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a Hatsune Miku themed evening! Teens will be provided materials to create a Hatsune Miku craft, along with lemonade, snacks and Miku music.

SUCCULENTS 101
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Kristin Armstrong is back with Succulents 101.
Learn what a succulents are, how to care for them, and take one home with you!
$5 materials fee.
For ages 18+

"Goodbye, Summer; Hello, Autumn" Storytime
2025-09-25 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the changing of the seasons by remembering your favorite moments that made this summer beautiful. Join Miss Rachel in welcoming the colors of the new season with stories, crafts, songs, and snacks, as we say “Goodbye” to summer, and “Hello” to autumn.
For families with kids of all ages
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Color Me Happy
2025-09-25 14:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 25 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Boost your mood and color at North Pocono Public Library in the childrens’ area! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided. All ages welcome.
No registration is required.

Central City Head Start
2025-09-25 12:00 - 12:30 | PA

The Edison Early Learning Center
2025-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | PA
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: 227 Pike Street, Carbondale

Happiness Hive Learning Academy
2025-09-25 09:15 - 10:00 | PA

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Tim Bartuska from Tim’s Chili & Salsa. Attendees will learn how to prepare Rockin’ Salsa. This will be a cooking and tasting demo. Materials Fee- $3. For Adults. Registration is required. If registration is full e-mail MRichardson@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Fall in Love with Autumn
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Fall is here!
Celebrate by getting cozy at North Pocono Public Library. We’ll be watching When Harry Met Sally (1989), sipping hot cider, enjoying autumnal treats and more! Be sure to wear your favorite chunky sweater.
Registration is required.

American Girl Doll Club: Diner Days
2025-09-24 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s explore Maryellen’s world of sock hops, poodle skirts, and, of course, diners! We will make doll-sized diner food out of clay, have a snack, read a story, and then play in the dollhouse!
For kids in Kindergarten and older.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

NKH Book Club: "Small Things Like These"
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. September’s pick is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. Stop by the Library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

South Scranton Intermediate School
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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: South Scranton Intermediate School 21st Century Federal After School Program, 355 Maple Street, Scranton

Movie: Friendship
2025-09-24 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 “Friendship”. A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor in this painfully hilarious testament to why men shouldn’t have friends, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd.

St. Clare/St. Paul School
2025-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 | PA

Terrific Tales
2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-24 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.

Homeschool Hub: Cardboard Characters
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 24 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at the Library for some hands-on, educational fun! This year we will meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Our experiences will be designed for grades K-4, but all ages are welcome.
For September, we will be using our imagination to design our own characters and then create 3D versions of our designs using 3DuxDesign modeling materials. At the end of the program, there will be time to “show and tell” our creations to the rest of the group. Participants will be introduced to the basics of the design thinking process, review geometric shapes, hone fine motor skills by drafting and building, and practice communication skills by sharing their design with the group.
Registration is required.

Cook What You Grow
2025-09-23 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a hands-on class designed for students and their parents to discover what to do with the fresh produce growing in their gardens. Together, you’ll learn simple and delicious ways to prepare and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your hard work. 🌱🍅🥕
This program will help families make the connection between growing food and eating what they grow, turning garden harvests into tasty, healthy meals.
🔗 Registration is required through 4-H. Please email KLS5017@psu.edu to register

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2025-09-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Greater Scranton YMCA (Olyphant)
2025-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | PA

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-23 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..

Wellkind School of Early Learners
2025-09-23 12:45 - 13:45 | PA

Preschool Stories: Letter C
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 23 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.
