Lackawanna County Library System

Drop In Tech Assistance
2026-01-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A library staff member will be available at these times 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.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Information Literacy.

Coloring Club
2026-01-16 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

Conversational Italian Class
2026-01-16 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
2026-01-16 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 program is free but registration is required. For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library at 570-282-4281.

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-01-16 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
2026-01-16 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 too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Storytime
2026-01-16 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)
2026-01-16 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-01-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, and stories! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Pop Up Tea Library
2026-01-16 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All day on Friday, January 16
(All Ages Programming)
Tea lovers and bookworms alike are invited to Pop-up Tea Library, an indulging day of relaxation and literary adventures at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy a variety of tea and snack selections while exploring the stacks. Get cozy and bring your favorite book or pick one up while you’re here!
No registration is required.

Families Helping Families
2026-01-15 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 Creator Lab
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s Teen Creator Lab will focus on making bracelets! All supplies will be provided, so come craft bracelets using string, charms and beads!

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
2026-01-15 18:00, 2026-01-15 10:30 | 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

Tech Table
2026-01-15 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

Acrobatics
2026-01-15 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Young people participating in these activities will be improving their acrobatics through participating in various intelligence-stimulating games. Young adults, ages 12-14 are welcome to join the fun! Acrobatics meets Thursdays at 5P.M.
Contact the library for more details (570-563-2014).

Discovery Cow
2026-01-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for our new monthly series where we will learn about the Pennsylvania dairy industry and all things cows!
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Trading Card Club
2026-01-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Come play various trading card games with old and new friends! Bring your deck and play some games. We primarily play Magic: the Gathering but we are open to learning other games!
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Block Heads LEGO® Club
2026-01-15 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, January 15 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join fellow brick builders at North Pocono Public Library and enjoy free play with our LEGO blocks. Families are welcome to drop in any time during the event hours. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Block Heads LEGO Club meets once monthly on the 3rd Thursday.
No registration is required.

Ready To Read
2026-01-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Help your child get Ready to Read!
We will practice basic phonics and grammar skills in this fun and literature-based program. For Grades K-2.
This is a four week program. Registration is required, please.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-01-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Feeling stuck with your smartphone, tablet, or computer? We’re here to help!
Senior Tech Tutoring offers personalized, one-on-one sessions to help you feel more comfortable and confident using your technology. Whether you need help setting up a new device, learning apps, sending photos, or understanding everyday tech tasks, our friendly team will guide you at your own pace.
New device after the holidays? We can help you set it up and learn how to use it with confidence.
Bring your smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other devices—and your questions!
Call 570-343-1267 or 570-562-1234 for more information.

Thursdays Together
2026-01-15 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!

Scrabble Group
2026-01-15 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.

Intro to Chair Yoga
2026-01-15 09:30 - 10:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, January 15 at 9:30 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Unwind and reset at the library
Meet Rebecca of Nomad Yoga for a free introduction to chair yoga at North Pocono Public Library. Please bring a water.
No registration is required.

Mystery Book Club
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club where fellow sleuths gather to discuss twists, turns, and page-turners that keep us guessing until the very end.
The June selection for the Mystery Book Club is “The Caves of Steel” by Isaac Asimov.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2026-01-14 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 5-11.
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.

Winter Seed Sowing
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as we delve into this economical and low maintenance technique for starting perennials, annuals, and native plants for your garden. $10 materials fee and attendees will go home with seeds planted and ready to set outside. For adults. Registration is required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if registration is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Pottery Night: Winter Mugs with Experience Pottery
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Paulina of Experience Pottery will be at North Pocono Public Library to teach us how to make winter/Valentines mugs using hand-building techniques, from molding to painting to decorating. Your experience includes all materials and processes: pottery experience, paint/glazing, tools, and firing to make your piece food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
After the event, pieces will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing. Finished pieces will be available at the library for pickup (allow 4 weeks for processing).
Please arrive ten minutes early to the event in clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Also remember to remove all jewelry from your wrists and fingers before we begin.
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that you will create the exact shape and result from the pottery piece in the sample images you will see. We will make every effort to work with you to create the shape of handcrafted pottery you desire, but remember that each piece will look different in shape and size depending on what you create. Every piece will be beautiful since it will be made by you! All of your creative energy will be embedded to enjoy for a lifetime! Note that unexpected things can happen during the pottery-making process, and the material can react in unexpected ways. While we will take every precaution to achieve a successful piece, clay can break during drying, transportation, or firing. If your handcrafted pottery doesn’t get completed, you will receive a handcrafted pottery piece made by artisan.
Registration is required. There is a $25 program fee.

Creative Writing Community
2026-01-14 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

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
