Lackawanna County Library System

Cursive Club
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience!
This is an 8 week series. We do ask you to make as many sessions as possible as we will learn new letters each week.
For ages 7-11.
Registration is required. You only need to register once for all 8 weeks.

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come share your inspirations and practice your favorite crafts with the NKH Teen Art Club! Whether you’d like to sketch, sculpt clay, or string up some kandi creations, the library has a variety of supplies for you to work with! Snacks will be provided to help motivate the creative process!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

First Friends
2026-02-23 15:00 | 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

Garden Club
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Seed Starting – Beyond the Peat Pot
Get started early on your 2026 garden. Master Gardener, Christine Sweeny, will discuss unique methods for starting plants from seed indoors. This program is free but registration is required.
To register, please call the library at 570-282-4281

Dining with Diabetes
2026-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
This 4 week program, brought to you by Penn State Extension, is
for adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families.Attend this program to increase your knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Cost is $39 but if you participate in any of the programs below, you may qualify for a scholarship that will reduce your fee to participate.
Pace or PACEnet, Medicare Premium Assistance Program,
Medicaid,L.I.Heap, Framer’s Market Nutrition Program, SNAP

Before submitting your registration, please call Extension Customer Service at 1-877-345-0691 to see if you qualify to receive a discount code for a reduced rate.

To register https://extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes or contact 1-877-345-0691

Caring Hands
2026-02-23 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.

Little Farmers
2026-02-23 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Homeschool Program
A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H.
For ages 4-7.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Literary Ladies Book Club
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
If you like getting lost in great stories and sharing your thoughts with fellow readers then this is the perfect place to connect! We meet on the last Monday of each month to enjoy lively discussions of engaging fiction and mystery titles. Interested in joining us? Call the library at 570-562-1234 to join us at our next meeting.

Blocks & Bubbles
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, February 23 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.

February 2026 Test
2026-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Library System, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Test event

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-02-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This is a teen-led program focused on learning and playing chess for kids and teens ages 8 and up. All experience levels are welcome!
No registration required.

Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Lego Club
2026-02-22 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

Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things
2026-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Fans are invited to play games, make a craft, participate in trivia, and listen to music. Themed snacks will be provided.
-Ages: 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Movie Matinee: One Battle After Another
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:45 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a free afternoon screening of One Battle After Another! We look forward to seeing you at the library for this special matinee event.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

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

Danger Club: Ice Dyeing
2026-02-21 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s get groovy with some cool ice dyeing! Twist rubber bands around a hat and socks to create swirling patterns while learning about the science behind ice dyeing. Then we will add ice and dye powder to make groovy designs using a resist dyeing technique. Your wearable art is going to be to dye for!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-02-21 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

The Day the Earth Blew Up Family Movie Night
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch The Day the Earth Blew Up movie and enjoy some treats and snacks too.
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.
For all ages. Please register.

Coloring Club
2026-02-20 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

L.I.F.T.
2026-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, April 17
(Adult Programming)
Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together
Join Penn State Extension at North Pocono Public Library for an eight week long wellness program for adults (age 40+). This series consists of strength-training exercises to promote proper body positioning, flexibility, and posture, as well a nutritional component. Patrons can register online or in person at the library on Friday, February 13 at 2:00 P.M. Any registration questions can be directed to our Head of Adult Services, Kim Hnatko. For questions regarding financial aid or registration, please contact Chrissy Pullman at (570) 616-0878.
Registration is required. $60 per person.
Week One
Tuesday, February 17 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, February 20 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Two
Tuesday, February 24 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, February 27 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Three
Tuesday, March 3 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday March, 6 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Four
Tuesday, March 10 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 13 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Five
Tuesday, March 17 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 20 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Six
Tuesday, March 24 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 27 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Seven
Tuesday, March 31 from 2:00-3:00pm and Tuesday, April 7 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Eight
Tuesday, April 14 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, April 17 from 2:00-3:00pm

Friday Flick
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Song Sung Blue
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Registration is requested. Contact 570-562-1234.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-02-20 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.

Little Farmers Club
2026-02-20 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 about Tractors and how farmers do their jobs.
This program is free but registration is required.

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required to attend.

Storytime
2026-02-20 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

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 10:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend.

Families Helping Families
2026-02-19 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
2026-02-19 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.
The February 19 meeting is pleased to once again have Shivaun O’Donnell, RN and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with Tandem Diabetes, to speak to the group. She brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work, having lived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years. She has been using insulin pump therapy for more than two decades and will share information about Tandem insulin pump therapy. She also has expert knowledge about all types of pump therapy.
Shivaun’s journey into diabetes care began in 2011, when she decided to leave her previous career, return to school, and become a registered nurse. Inspired by her own experiences, she pursued her passion to support and educate others living with diabetes, ultimately becoming a diabetes educator.
Shivaun joined Tandem after using the Tandem products for about six years, and having had the burden of diabetes eased greatly with their automated insulin delivery products. She used the Tandem Tslim X2 and is now on the newest Tandem Mobi.
Today, she works closely with people using pump therapy, helping them learn how to use the Tandem insulin pump products, and to find ways of managing their diabetes to get the best possible results.

Teen Boston Tea Party
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America by participating in a Boston Tea Party! Teens will briefly learn about the historic moment in the American Revolution before sampling some delicious hot tea.
This program is for teen ages 12-18.

In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. Note that, even if events are cancelled, the library may still be open for basic services.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-02-19 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

Drawing 101
2026-02-19 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We invite anyone interested in tapping into their creative side through drawing to join us! Learn how to draw with expert artist, Ky Betts, in this drawing class for beginners.
For adults. Participants must register for all 4 sessions.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764
