Discovery Seekers
2025-05-05 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
For Ages 5-10.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Skirmish Club
2025-05-05 16:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Searching for Skirmish friends or want to learn how to play tabletop skirmish war games for the first time? Visit North Pocono Public Library on the first and third Monday of each month to join our wargaming skirmish club!
Battle enemies and mythical monstrosities as you take on the role of a wily wizard commanding a Warband on the hunt for treasure! Shoot across the stars as captain of your own crew, fighting off pirate raiders and alien abominations! Strap on your six-shooter and gather up your posse of lawmen, cowboys, outlaws, and desperados for a trip to a wild west town brimming with action.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-05-05 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.

Staffordshire Dog Painting for Teens
2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor piece inspired by Staffordshire Dogs. This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this vibrant design. Registration required. For teens ages 12 and up. E-mail MGraham@albright.org with any questions.

Craft Supply Swap
2025-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring an item, take an item!
Bring your unused crafting supplies to share with fellow crafters. Donations will be accepted at Albright Memorial Library from April 1st. until the end of the swap. In exchange, you will receive a Swap Ticket to use at the event to select from a variety of crafting items.
Librarians, educators, and creative volunteers are welcome to come and collect leftover supplies during the final hour.
For inquiries or additional information, contact Briana at bcimino@albright.org or call 570-348-3000.

Quilt Class: Make a quilt inspired by "The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt"
2025-05-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Barbara H for an intermediate quilting class making a quilt inspired by “The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt” book. Basic quilting knowledge is required, and a materials list to purchase will be provided at the first class. Attendees must commit to all 6 sessions. Registration is limited and required. Group meets every other Monday starting February 24. For Adults.

Abington Community Library Board Meeting
2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Ryon Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-06 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: Scranton Fire Department
2025-05-06 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for special story times with friends from throughout the city of Scranton who will tell us about their jobs and how they help the community! A member from the Scranton Fire Department will read us a story and discuss what it means to be a firefighter!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Pets
2025-05-06 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 6 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.

Lego League
2025-05-06 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
2025-05-06 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.

Story to Stitch: A Teen Costume Design Workshop
2025-05-06 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

Disney: On the High Seas
2025-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
It’s smooth sailing with Tony Larioni, owner of Destinations: Travel by Tony, as he navigates us through planning a Disney cruise.
Learn about selecting a destination, when and how to make reservations for dining and excursions, what to pack, identification requirements, and more!
This programs is for ages 18 and older.
Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 P.M.

School Age Funtime
2025-05-06 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.

Knot Another Stitch
2025-05-06 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.

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Terrific Tales
2025-05-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-07 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.

Baby Bounce
2025-05-07 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.

Movie: Anora
2025-05-07 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 Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Winner of 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Pet Pal Keychains
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your very own pet keychain using colorful pony beads! Choose from a variety of provided animals.
For ages 8-12.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Herb Workshop
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join 4-H and PennState Extension Master Gardeners as we discuss common herbs, how to care for them, and the best ways to plant them. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener, you’ll learn tips to help your herbs thrive. For adults.

Eat What You Watch - Cookbook Club
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
This month, we’re using Eat What You Watch by Andrew Rea to make delicious dishes! 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.

Toddler Storytime
2025-05-08 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.

Pump Up Your Protein
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for creative ways to incorporate more protein into your recipes and at meal times.
This is an informational and tasting class.
Materials fee $3.
For ages 18 and older.

Mother's Day Tea
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us for a special Library Littles where we celebrate moms (and other caregivers) with a tea party!
There will be special stories, games, and other activities.

Art Explorers
2025-05-08 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 and inspiring art session where you’ll get to create your own masterpiece while exploring different artists and art techniques.
For ages 5-11.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Emotional Overload & Lavender Satchets
2025-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Due to challenging times, stress, anxiety, depression and related disorders are on the rise. At this series, you will learn how to identify signs of stress and be introduced to strategies that reduce symptoms, including the practice of self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy.
Others in the series:
Understanding Grief & Flower Pounding/North Pocono Public Library/May 12
Understanding Addiction & Mixed Bouquets/Abington Community Library/May 22
Helping Others in Distress & Pressed Flower Bookmarks/Taylor Community Library/May 30
How to register for Emotional Overload & Lavender Sachets at NKH:

Stop By
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

Meet the Plants (Session #6)
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 8 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.
