Lackawanna County Library System

Creative Writing Community
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all writers! Are you looking for the opportunity to share your ideas with others and hone your skills? Or are you looking to flex your creative muscles and receive feedback on your work? Then join us for the Creative Writing Community. We are looking for writers of any experience level: Poets, Novelists, Short Story Writers, Journalists, Editors, and anyone who loves words is welcome!

Air Dry Clay Magnets
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Decorate your fridge!
Stop by North Pocono Public Library and create cute magnets for your refrigerator using air dry clay.
Registration is required.

Sharon McArdle Painting Class
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Sharon as we paint a wine bottle to add fairy lights to. Perfect for lighting up your windows or patio at night! $15 materials fee that includes all the supplies. Registration is required and space is limited. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids ages 5-10.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.

Neil Armstrong Elementary
2025-09-11 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.

Thursdays Together
2025-09-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill weekly hangout at the Library! No agenda. No pressure. No registration. Just good vibes, great convos, and a seat waiting for you. Drop in anytime. Pull up a chair and stay as long as you’d like. Everyone’s welcome!

Crafternoon: Beaded Keychains
2025-09-11 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, September 11 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Get crafty!
Make a beaded keychain for your backpack to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration is required.

Interactive Steel Drum Performance
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come out for an interactive evening of music and fun! Enjoy learning about steel drums from the members of the Electric City Steel Drum Project. Take part and play some of the percussion instruments the group brings!
For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Pride & Prejudice: the 1995 Mini Series
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for our Jane Austen Movie Series. We are starting with one of the most famous versions of Pride & Prejudice. Join us weekly as we watch Parts I, II, and III on September 11th, 18th, and 25th. Happy Birthday Jane Austen!

Teen Self-Care Night
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Relieve your stress with a night of self-care. We will have herbal tea, stickers and coloring sheets for a relaxing time.

Fell Charter
2025-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | PA

Downton Abbey Watch Party
2025-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Enjoy a variety of teas and snacks in our Community Room as we watch Downton Abbey: A New Era in preparation for the release of the final movie.
Registration is Requested.

Family Yoga
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This free class offers a special time for children ages 4-9 and their grown-ups to connect and develop life-long skills of strength, coordination, and confidence through yoga poses, games, stories, and music. Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga

Jane's Tea Party
2025-09-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Experience a traditional afternoon tea party with desserts and refreshments. Come dressed in your garden party attire and enjoy a sit down tea with 24 guests. Learn about the life of Jane Austen and celebrate her 250th birthday early.

Breakfast Book Club
2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 15 at 10:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in North Pocono Public Library’s community room for a discussion of September’s selection — Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
No registration is required.

Monday Matinee: My Fair Lady
2025-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 15 at 1:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
See a Mid-day Movie!
Enjoy a film with at North Pocono Public Library’s new movie club! For our first meeting, we’ll be screening My Fair Lady (1964) directed by George Cukor while eating popcorn and planning future screenings.
Registration is required.

Paper Portrait Art
2025-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For ages 12 and up
Get inspired and express yourself in a whole new way with Paper Portrait Art! Create a portrait that is uniquely you by cutting and layering pieces of colored paper. No drawing skills required!
All supplies provided Registration required
Please reach out to Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Story Explorers: "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
2025-09-15 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore the classic tale, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff!” We will read a version of the story, discuss its literary elements, and make our own bridge!
This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

National Voter Registration Day
2025-09-16 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop by the Library anytime on Tuesday, September 16 for National Voter Registration Day. Library staff will be on hand to assist you in registering to vote, check your registration status, find your polling location, and signing up for mail-in/absentee voting.
Register to vote- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
Check Registration Status- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
Find Polling Location- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx
Sign Up for Mail-In/Absentee Voting- https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin

Hillside Senior Community Center
2025-09-16 09:30 - 10:30 | PA

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-16 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Preschool Stories: Letter B
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 16 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-16 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..

Tall Trees
2025-09-16 14:30 - 15:15 | PA

Pocono Writers' Group
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 16 at 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Writers of all skill and experience levels are invited to gather with creatives alike to discuss and share their current projects and ideas, extend their support through helpful advice and constructive critique, and motivate each other through the writing process. This group will gather in North Pocono Public Library’s Community Room every third Tuesday of the month.
No registration is required.

Food Fun
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 | 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.
