Lackawanna County Library System

Tiny Treasures Child Care Center
2026-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | PA
This stop is ONLY for students and staff. 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.

Teen-Led Chess Club
2026-06-14 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.

Bookworms Book Club
2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, 1776 by David McCullough, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Sundays with Friends: I Dig Bugs with Ryan the BugMan
2026-06-14 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as Ryan the BugMan shows us all of the bugs and insects he has collected over the years. This exciting program will have you “crawling” out of your seat!
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

Meet the Whalemobile!
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you love marine life, but don’t have time to make it to the ocean this summer? Have no fear, Nile is here! This 43-foot life-sized inflatable humpback whale is swimming to our library on June 13th. Come and meet Nile and see how fascinating humpback whales can be! We will take turns going inside the whale and talk about how we are similar and different. We will also be exploring real artifacts and learning how to protect the ocean. Please register for only one session. Please only register the children participating. Adults do not need to register.
For children ages 5 and up.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Fans Matinee: Premium Rush
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our new movie group where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2012 film “Premium Rush.”
The movie follows a bike messenger, in Manhattan, who picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Register below.

Pop-up Shop!
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Discover breezy summer styles from NYC at our sample sale benefiting the Scranton Public Library. Browse a selection of dresses, rompers, skirts, pants, and shirts while supplies last.
Stop by between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to shop and snag great deals before they are gone. All items are $15 and under, so it is easy to refresh your warm weather wardrobe on a budget.
Sizes available in medium and 1X. Library t-shirts and totes will also be available.
Every purchase supports the Scranton Public Library, so bring a friend, shop early for the best selection, and enjoy a fun afternoon of summer style.
Have Questions? Please call 570-348-3000 or email jshoener@albright.org.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street
Scranton, Pa 18509

Japanese Tea Ceremony
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is a free program for all participants to experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and learn about its history and significance. For $10, participants can sample the matcha after the ceremony.
Registration is required.

Coloring Club
2026-06-12 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

Novel-Tea Book Club
2026-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading while getting recommendations from others. A variety of teas will be served.
Registration is appreciated.

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2026-06-12 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

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-06-12 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-06-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-12 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.

Storytime
2026-06-12 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)
2026-06-12 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.

LIVE ONLINE Author Talk with Matt Dinniman
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with the Abington Community Library.

This live online author talk will take place at the Abington Community Library in the Storytime Room. Space is limited to 25 people. A link to the recording of the event will be provided to all who register. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.

Families Helping Families
2026-06-11 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.

Teen: I Survived This Book Club
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
At this teen-centered iteration of Lackawanna County’s I Survived This Book Club, we will briefly discuss the culture of New Orleans, the city most devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, before creating our own Carnival masks.

Patriotic Pysanky
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join instructor Tammy Budnovitch to learn how to make a traditional Pysanky Egg with a patriotic theme. Registration is required. A non-refundable $25 materials fee per person must be paid in advance. For more information or to register, call 570-562-1234.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-06-11 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

Family Pottery Experience: Father's Day Grilling Plate
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Library for a pottery workshop with Experience Pottery open to all ages, where parents and children (ages 6+) can create together. We will be creating a grilling plate perfect for Father’s Day. Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing. The materials fee is $25 per adult, while kids participate for free. Must register in person at the Library and payment is due at the time of registration. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org for questions or to see a picture of the project.

Nurturing Green Hearts: Practicing Sustainability
2026-06-11 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join local artist and avid gardener, Kristina, to learn practices of sustainability that can help the environment, humanity, and yourself. We will focus on environmental sustainability on the international, national, and local levels. The long term goal of this group is to eventually create projects and interactions in our area that will bring more hope and love for the environment.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Tech Table
2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Tech Table is designed to help patrons who need one-on-one assistance using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Participants are encouraged to bring specific problems about a technical problem including trouble using an app, slow or malfunctioning technology, or questions about privacy, settings, or security.
No registration is required; appointments are limited to 20-minute sessions, and patrons will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3038

Teen Diamond Art Bookmarks
2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Read in style with a bedazzled bookmark! Choose from one of the provided templates or put your own spin on the art.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-06-11 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! Join us every Thursday for free one-on-one tech tutoring! 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 570-343-1267 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Throop Civic Center
2026-06-11 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: 500 Sanderson Street, Throop

Dinosaur Day
2026-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, June 11 at 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Lackawanna County 4H representative Kristin Armstrong will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to make dinosaur gardens and do other hands-on activities. For ages 7-16.
Registration is required. Only register children.

Scrabble Group
2026-06-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Bookmobile Visits Carbondale Public Library
2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by and visit the Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile at the Carbondale Public Library.
Carbondale Public Library
5 North Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
