Lackawanna County Library System

L.I.F.T.
2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Self Care DIY
2026-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Middle Grade to Teens invited to make 3 different DIY self-care crafts. We will be making Relaxation Cloud Putty, Sleep Pillow Spray, and a Scented Heating Pad. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
-Ages: 8+ (Children, Teens, Family)

LEGO Crazy
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
April has National Princess Week and National Robotics Week! Use inspiration from your favorite tales and tech to build something special over multiple sessions.
For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Seeds of Change: Teen Garden Club
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 11-18
Our Teen Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month to learn, plant, and connect. This month we’ll be seed starting sunflowers for the garden!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Puzzle Swap
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring Your Gently Used Puzzles. Join our Puzzle Swap! Drop off gently used puzzles at the Albright Memorial Library from March 23rd to April 7th to receive swap tickets, or bring them on event night. Puzzles should be complete and in original boxes. Visit anytime during the event to find a new puzzle—no registration needed. For inquiries or additional information, contact Laura at lhendricks@albright.org or call 570-348-3000.

Tech Table
2026-04-07 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

Cruise into Kindergarten
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration and supports School Readiness.
pre-registration is required.

Tune Up Tuesdays
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, April 7 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Sound Therapist, Teri Granahan, at North Pocono Public Library for a super relaxing mini sound bowl session to “tune up” your body instrument using a full set of quartz crystal sound bowls. By the end of the event, you will understand and experience the true benefits of sound healing.
Sound vibrations affect the water contained in our cells and since our bodies are made up of mostly water, sound therapies offer the most noninvasive, highly restorative sense of wellness deep into those very cells. Minimally sound helps the body and mind relax. Maximally, it can assist the body’s regenerative nature and return health to the state of the mind/body.
Registration is required.

School Age Funtime
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Knot Another Stitch
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

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

Introduction to Cinematic Comedy
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Being funny on camera is a unique skill set, but it is one that can be taught! By watching the examples of great comedies of the past, we can learn how to mug for the camera, how to place the camera, how to edit, and how to punch up a script. And by shooting “on set” in a relatively enclosed environment, you can practice these skills with a constructive audience and minimal interference! Shake a leg and don’t knock no teakettles, come learn a thing or two about spinning a yarn!

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-08, 2026-04-09 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026
Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will be on Saturday, May 16.
Questions can be emailed to Jgreenfeder@albright.org or fcontreras@albright.org

Block Party
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys. For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

K is for Keystone
2026-04-08 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Special guest, Michele Dembesky from the Daughters of the American Revolution, will join us in costume to help bring the past to life as we celebrate America250 and Pennsylvania!
For kids ages 2-6. Families welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Drop In Tech Assistance - Wednesdays
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yoga with Mindy
2026-04-08 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-08 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mexican Train Dominoes
2026-04-08 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes!
Experience the thrill of the tiles with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Wednesday.
No registration is required.

Needes and Hooks Crochet and Knitting Group
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn?
Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is sugested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Movie: Marty Supreme
2026-04-08 14:00 - 16:30 | 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 “Marty Supreme” (Wednesday, April 8th): Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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

Seed Starting Basics
2026-04-08 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Penn State Master Gardeners as they teach you how to start your own plants indoors from seed. The workshop will guide you through the processes of selecting necessary supplies, best practices for successful germination and seedling growth, and how to transition plants to their outdoor location. Participants will sow seeds and take home several examples. Please bring a shoebox or a similar size container to transport examples.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Adult Craft: Spring Wreath
2026-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Come create your own spring wreaths made out of ribbon and fabric flowers.
Sign-ups open on the first Friday of the month before to the event – March 6 at 10:00 AM.

Video Game Club: Splatoon 2
2026-04-08 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Team up with friends to take down enemy inklings and claim victory in this classic Nintendo Switch game!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2026-04-08 18:00 - 18:30 | 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 5-11.
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.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Creative Writing Community
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!c

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

Memories & Mocktails
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 P.M.
(Teen & Adult Programming)
Join North Pocono High School student and photographer, Joy Beckish, at North Pocono Public Library for a showcase of her photo series, “Moments.” In this series, Beckish attempts to convey the connectedness of the North Pocono community. She photographed community members in the midst of their daily tasks and asked them, “What do you love about North Pocono?” Her hope is for people to explore how every day moments connect us to each other. Local nature photography by kids of “Budding Botanists,” a photography group founded by Beckish, will be included in the art exhibit. Patrons are invited to share their own photos or something that reminds them of North Pocono. Attendees will also enjoy a mocktail bar.
Registration is required.

Stress Management: Shifting Your Mindset About Stress
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Magee Allegrucci for a thoughtful conversation about stress and how we experience it. Together we’ll examine how our mindset shapes our stress response and learn practical ways to feel steadier as we navigate work, relationships, and the roles we care about. You’ll leave with tools you can use in your own life and a new way of relating to stress. For adults. Registration required.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Little Farmers
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
This fun and interactive program at North Pocono Public Library and led by Lackawanna County 4H will introduce preschool children (ages 3-6) to farms and farm animals.
Registration is required. Only register children.
