Play-Doh Free Play
2025-05-10 16:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun!
Ages 3+
No Registration Required
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-05-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Youth-Led Chess Club, where youth ages 5-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Enjoy some snacks while you play, and check out books from our collection to practice your skills between meetings. Come, make new friends, and discover the strategic fun of chess!
May Schedule:
Sunday, May 4
Sunday, May 11
Any questions please e-mail Mary at MGraham@albright.org

Sundays with Friends: The Wonder of Butterflies
2025-05-11 15:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a fun and informative afternoon learning about butterflies! Miss Mari Gruber from the Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary will teach us about the different kinds of butterflies and their life cycles.
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

Toddler Play Date
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at the library for a wonderful play date opportunity for both moms and children ages three and under.
Our Family Place Room will be reserved for moms and tots to use for parent-child socialization.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment.
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
An evening session will also be offered at 5:00 PM.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-05-12 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping; using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Spring Flower Pots
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, May 12 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Learn about the parts of a flower, plant a flower and design a wooden flower pot at North Pocono Public Library. For homeschoolers and their families.
Registration is required.

Understanding Grief
2025-05-12 12:30 - 13:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, May 12 at 12:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
When we recognize and understand grief, we can better respond to changes in healthy ways. Penn State will be visiting North Pocono Public Library as a part of their Mental Wellness Series for a lecture on grief and loss. There will also be a flower-pounding craft.
Registration is required.

Music and Movement
2025-05-12 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Babies will enjoy singing and dancing to their favorite songs and nursery rhymes!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Matinees
2025-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-05-12 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
4 Week Workshop
Monday, May 5 – May 12 – May 19 – June 2
Learn how to knit or brush up on your knitting skills at Bonnie’s 4 Week Knitting Workshop! The focus of this weekly workshop will be to create a shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you). Bonnie will discuss what supplies you need and where to get them at the first class.
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-05-12 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment.
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
If program is full please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
A morning session will be offered 10:00 AM.

Read to Dogs
2025-05-12 17:45 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, May 12 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Story Explorers: "The Good Egg and the Talent Show"
2025-05-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna for the Library’s newest book club, Story Explorers! 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.
This month, Story Explorers will read The Good Egg and the Talent Show by Jory John. We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate our own talents! 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

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-05-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-13 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.

Stories with Community Helpers: Mayor Paige Cognetti
2025-05-13 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special visit with Mayor Paige Cognetti! She will read us a story and discuss what it means to be the mayor of Scranton!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Cookies
2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 13 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.

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-05-13 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1-3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Purl Girls Book Club
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Do you enjoy cozy mysteries? Join us for our monthly book club, where we gather on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to discuss cozy mysteries (and occasionally, ones that are a bit more thrilling). It’s the perfect chance to unwind with fellow mystery lovers! Members are also invited to share any knitting projects they’re working on, though knitting is not required to participate. For more information and to join, call the library at 570-562-1234.

Lego League
2025-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks!
Bring your imagination!

Cooler Than School
2025-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Enjoy a light snack, an opportunity to do homework with help from your peers, and learn about our free library online tutoring program. There will also be opportunities to play reading and math games in small, cooperative groups.
For Grades 3-12.
Registration is not required for this program.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

LEGO Crazy
2025-05-13 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We have LEGOs at the library so just stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind.
Ages 4+
No Registration Required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Family Yoga
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.
There is no charge for this class but registration holds your space. Classes start on time and allows for a brief restroom and water break.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga
Courtesy of the Julie Matylevicz Martin Fund.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Festival of Stories Kick-off Event
2025-05-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event to take place on August 1.
Find out about the various ways you can participate: Artist’s Alley, Writer’s Table, Performer’s Circle and Book Trivia.
During this drop-in event, ask questions, sign-up for a team (or as an individual), and more!
For children and teens entering grades 4-12 in August/September 2025.

Seeds of Change: May
2025-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month the teen garden club will be venturing outside to do some planting. There will also be time to work on posters if needed.
Any questions please email Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

School Age Funtime
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Ages 5-12. Registration for all activities is required so visit or contact the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up.

Terrific Tales
2025-05-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-14 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.
