Lackawanna County Library System

Meet the Plants (Session 3)
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M.
(For ages 9-15)
Engage with plants like you never have before! In this 6-week club, you’ll meet, experiment with, and take home a variety of plants while learning tips and tricks about their cultivation and care. This club will be led by plant expert, Kristin Armstrong, on behalf of Lackawanna County 4H.
Registration required. Please register in-person or by calling 570-842-4700.

D&D One-Shot for Teens
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us to test out the role-playing games created and led by our newly trained teen Dungeon Masters. Participate in a one-shot campaign and use your role-playing skills.

Journaling for Magpies
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.

KNOWN Tutoring
2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learning is powerful, and the opportunities it can provide are endless. The KNOWN Tutoring Program was established to provide free academic assistance for students in Lackawanna County. This program will supply students with the encouragement and resources they need to strengthen their talents and venture towards success.
Intended for kids in Kindergarten through grade 6.
Registration is not required. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 with any questions.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

NKH Chess Club
2025-04-17 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you looking to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
Adults
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Beaded Bling
2025-04-17 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We have a bunch of beautiful beads, so join us and make your very own beaded accessory!
Ages 7-12
How to Register:

In Person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

ABC Play with Me
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
An evening session will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.

Toddler Storytime
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
Join Miss Mary on Thursday mornings for stories and a craft. Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to register your children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old for this fun-filled program. Visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register.

Pysanky Easter Workshop
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Easter 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 class before. For adults. Registration required.

Orchid Repotting
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Meet Kristen Armstrong of Peaches Greens at North Pocono Public Library to learn about orchids. Participants can either bring their own orchid from home for repotting (as long as it is not flowering) or receive a bag of orchid mic to repot them at home.
Registration is required. $7 materials fee per person.

ABC Play with Me
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
A morning session will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

Book Club: Jane Jacob's First City
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for this months book discussion on Jane Jacob’s First City: Learning from Scranton, Pennsylvania. A thorough investigation of how Jane Jacobs’s ideas about the life and economy of great cities grew from her home city, Scranton. Author Glenna Lang will join us via Zoom for a Q&A chat!
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby or hoopladigital.com.

Danger Club: Peeps Science
2025-04-16 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you love Peeps or not, there is much to be learned from these strange marshmallow creations. See how they react in several different liquids, how cold and heat affect them, and how high we can stack them!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Movie: Moana 2
2025-04-16 14:00 - 15:45 | 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 “Moana 2” After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.

Harmony for Homeschoolers: Learn the Violin
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a special violin class led by talented teen violinist Saige! This four-week program is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Participants must bring their own violin. Registration is required for the first class only, and we hope to extend the program beyond four weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow through music!
📅 Duration: 4 weeks🎻 Requirement: Participants must bring their own violin📝 Registration: Only register once for the whole series
Sign up today and start your musical journey! You only need to register once for the whole series.

Baby Bounce
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun!
This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

WVIA News Listening Tour
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
What local news stories are important to you in the Scranton area? Let us know when the WVIA News Listening Tour comes to the Albright Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 15th. Meet members of the WVIA News team, share your ideas, take a quick survey, and enter to win prizes.
Register online

Knot Another Stitch
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 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.

School Age Funtime
2025-04-15 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.

Banned Book Club: Walter the Farting Dog
2025-04-15 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It may not be a secret why this book has been found on the frequently challenged book list, but that doesn’t make it any less funny! Let’s “clear the air” about this book and then we can all share some of our favorite jokes!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

The 5:30 Society
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 15 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 April’s installment, they will be reading Dial A for Aunties by Jesse C. Sutanto.
No registration required.

Story to Stitch: A Teen Costume Design Workshop
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity in this multi-week costume design workshop for teens! Over the course of four weeks (April 16-May 6), participants (ages 12-18) will explore the art of transforming literature into visual storytelling through costume design. Bring a book, play, or poem that inspires you, and learn how to translate its themes, characters, and settings into unique costume sketches.
Guided by expert instruction, you’ll delve into:🎭 The fundamentals of costume design📖 Analyzing text for visual inspiration🎨 Sketching and refining your designs🧵 Selecting fabric swatches to bring your vision to life
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a completed costume design portfolio featuring your final illustrations and fabric choices—perfect for aspiring designers, artists, and storytellers alike!
You only need to register for the first session.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Food Fun
2025-04-15 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! For children in grades K-4. Please register.

LEGO Crazy
2025-04-15 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

Cooler Than School
2025-04-15 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 League
2025-04-15 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!

Is Starting A NonProfit Right For You?
2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you interested in starting a nonprofit? Join us to view a webinar presented by Candid that is designed to teach the basic legal and logistical elements to start a nonprofit. They will also discuss possible alternatives and tools to assess if you are ready to start a nonprofit.

Cooking Demonstration: Indian Spiced Vegetables
2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Join us for an Indian Spiced Vegetable Cooking Demonstration with Margie from CEO on Nutrition! Learn how to spice up your kitchen with vibrant flavors and aromatic spices. Registration is required. To register, call 570-562-1234.

Remembering the Titanic: Lunch and Learn
2025-04-15 12:00 - 14:00 | AJs New Viaduct Pavilion, 92 Dundaff Street, Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
$30 per person. Includes Lunch.
AJ’s Bar-n-Grill Viaduct Pavilion

Permission Granted to Come Aboard for this fundraising event for the Carbondale Public Library.
Tickets are available at the Library and will be sold until April 10th or until all seats are filled.

Dementia Friends Information Session
2025-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session to gain a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with dementia and learn how you can make a difference. Attend in person at the library or watch from home. Contact 570-562-1234 to watch with us at the library. If you can’t join us, you can still participate online. Register here:
https://www.dementiafriendspa.org/eventdetail/1050
