Tidbits & Trivia
2025-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a blast as you test your trivia knowledge while sampling some delicious snacks!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Manny Has a Mission
2025-09-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a very special story time with author and certified K-9 handler Kendra Lapsansky and her real-life search and rescue dog, Manny! Kendra will read aloud from her children’s book Manny Has a Mission, based on a true rescue mission she and Manny undertook on the Appalachian Trail, and educate you about the “Knowledgeable K-9 Nose.”
For families with kids of all ages
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cookbook Club
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from that month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection will be “Rachael Ray’s Look + Cook.” We recommend bringing to-go containers for any possible leftovers that might be available during the club. If you have any questions, please e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-09-30 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 D
2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 30 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
2025-09-30 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..

Fall Pysanky Workshop
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Fall egg with facilitator Tammy Budnovitch. This class will be a beginner’s step-by-step instruction to help you create this beautiful egg. Materials cost is $25 per person payable to the instructor, and all supplies will be provided. Bring your kistka and beeswax if you have taken the class before. If you would like to see the project or be added to the waitlist e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Stick Together
2025-10-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Stop by the Library and add stickers to the mosaic to create a colorful collaboration, one sticker at a time.
For adults. No registration is required. Simply drop by to participate.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Terrific Tales
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-01 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.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at ACL
2025-10-01 10:30 - 15:00 | PA
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood.
Register to donate at Abington Community Library on Wednesday, October 1st from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Give the gift of life…one donation can save three lives!
Register at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=abington

Movie: Flow
2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 “Flow”. Cat is a solitary animal; but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species and will have to team up with them despite their differences. Winner of the 2024 Academy Award for Best Animated Film.

Positive Pages: A mental health book club
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us monthly on this journey toward a healthier, more positive life, one page at a time. Our mission is to educate and empower our community about the transformative power of positive psychology by diving into works that inspire resilience, self-compassion, and personal growth.

Cookbook Club
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Try new recipes and enjoy them with friends!
This month, the cookbook we’re using to make delicious dishes is The Italian Family Kitchen by Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander. Participants will peruse the book when they register in person at North Pocono Public Library’s circulation desk and select a recipe to make for our collective feast. No duplicate recipes! We will provide a copy of the recipe to take home. Please follow all food safety procedures when preparing your dish.
Registration is required in person.

Holiday- Watercolor Workshop
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor holiday piece (your choice from the provided templates). This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make one of these vibrant designs. $15 Materials Fee. Registration required. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project(s).

Music Movement and Me
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through December. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Falling for Bingo
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Play Bingo at the Library!
Join us for Library Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In October, all of our prizes will help you celebrate fall!
Registration is required.

Crafternoon: Color Your Own Pencil Pouch
2025-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Craft the afternoon away!
Design a canvas pencil pouch using fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration required.

Art Explorers
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
For ages 5-11, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Clay Pumpkin Pottery Workshop
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own pottery with hand building techniques! We will use our hands to mold a functional piece of art, and then we will move to the creative process of painting, carving, and/or decorating your piece. At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired so they are microwave-dishwasher and food safe.
To Register Contact Briana:

mail: bcimino@albright.org
or call 570-348-3000 ext. 3016

Teen Game Night: Spooky Trivia
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the start of the spooky season with trivia! Prizes will be given to the top performers.

Stamp n Swap
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. Registration required. Register below.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-10-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-03 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.

Showgirl Soirée: Taylor Swift Album Launch
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Step into the spotlight and join us for a dazzling celebration of Taylor Swift’s brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl! ✨
On Friday, October 3, Swifties of all ages are invited to gather for an unforgettable evening of music, games, and glamour. Test your Taylor knowledge with trivia and lyric challenges, craft your own glittering showgirl accessories, and strike a pose at our photo stations. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling refreshments, and the chance to win Taylor-inspired prizes.
Whether you’ve been a fan since Fearless or you’re just discovering the magic of Taylor’s music, this soirée is the perfect place to celebrate, sing, and sparkle together. Don’t miss out on the glitz, glam, and Swiftie fun—because on October 3, it’s time to live the Life of a Showgirl!
📅 Date: Friday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Friends of North Pocono Public Library Meeting
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 A.M.
(Friends of North Pocono Public Library)
Looking for ways to give back to your community? The Friends of North Pocono Public Library welcome longtime library lovers and new supporters alike to their monthly meeting. Connect, share ideas, and help plan exciting events for the library like North Pocono’s annual Book Sale, raffle baskets for the annual Garden Gala, Burgers, Books, & Brews, and more!
No registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, October 4 and October 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Our Campaign!
Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We’ll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep the fun going, we do ask for some level of commitments to maintain consistency within the game for our monthly meetings.
Registration is required.

An Afternoon with Sherry Skramstad
2025-10-04 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come enjoy listening and learning with the inspirational writer, teacher, and horse trainer, Sherry Skramstad. She will discuss her books which deal with bullying, horses and a lifetime of love and lessons with her beloved sister, Wendy, who lived with Downs Syndrome.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Puppet Friends
2025-10-04 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join University of Scranton graduate occupational therapy students for an afternoon of puppetry, puppet-making, and friendship! University students will begin by presenting a series of short, interactive puppet shows that will explore themes of friendship, empathy, and community. Next, it will be your turn to be the creator and puppeteer by designing and making your own puppet to take home. This is an inclusive event. Children of all ages and abilities (and their families and friends) are invited to join. All supplies will be provided – just bring your creativity! Parents and guardians may contact Professor Jenny Whittaker at jennifer.whittaker@scranton.edu or 570-941-4296 with questions.
This event part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival.
For children of all ages and abilities.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Bookworms Club
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
A discussion of the Great Literature through the ages up to the present time. Each month, 90 minutes of lively discussion, debate, and critique of the greatest works of famous (and maybe not so famous) writers.
