Lackawanna County Library System

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Howard Gardner School
2025-12-19 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. Meeting at the Library and on Zoom.

Teen Anime Club: Holiday Party
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
To celebrate the last meeting of 2025, we will be showing the holiday anime film Toyko Godfathers and eating pizza!

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
2025-12-18 18:00, 2025-12-18 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
2025-12-18 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
2025-12-18 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).

Senior Tech Tutoring
2025-12-18 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.

Book Club
2025-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library’s Book Club will be discussing The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate

Thursdays Together
2025-12-18 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
2025-12-18 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.

Central City Head Start
2025-12-18 12:00 - 12:30 | PA

Little Builders' Party
2025-12-18 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more!
Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session.
For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Silly Santa Library Littles
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by for a special Library Littles!
We will be having holiday treats and a special visit from Santa! Registration required, please.

The Edison Early Learning Center
2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at: 227 Pike Street, Carbondale

Happiness Hive Learning Academy
2025-12-18 09:15 - 10:00 | PA

CLOSING AT 4:00 P.M.
2025-12-18 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for the holiday season.

Holiday Pysanky Workshop
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Holiday 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 the class before. If you would like to see the project or be added to the waitlist e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Socrates Cafe'
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Socrates Cafe. these gatherings will bring people together from all walks of life to raise questions about, listen to, and discuss a topic chosen by the group that evening.

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

Cookie Swap
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Do you enjoy baking or cooking? Are you on the lookout for new recipes? Do you like trying new and exciting foods? Become a part of the library’s first annual Cookie Swap and cookbook club! Each month, adults will choose a different recipe from a preselected cookbook, which they will prepare before each meeting for the group to collectively taste and discuss the dishes they made. For December, we will be starting with family cookie recipes! Decide on a cookie recipe you would like to make and sign up at the library or by calling over the phone. On Wednesday, December 17, we will gather at the library to taste and discuss each other’s delightful desserts. We hope to see you there!
For any questions or more information, please feel free to contact Michaela at the library.

Charm Bar (6:00 to 7:00)
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
‘Tis the season to be charming!
Stop by North Pocono Public Library for a pop-up Charm Bar with Sarah of Charm & Thread! This is the perfect way to treat yourself this holiday season or stuff someone else’s stocking. There will be over 300 charms to choose from to create your custom necklace, bracelet, or bookmark. All supplies and assistance with assembly will be provided so that you can take your piece home that night. We’ll also be enjoying cookies, a hot chocolate bar, coloring, and puzzles. Payments can be made at the event via cash, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, card, and check. Cash and payment apps preferred, but all payments can be accommodated.
Necklaces (5 charms) – $25
Bracelets (5 charms) – $25
Bookmarks (7 charms) – $25
There are TWO sessions. Session #1 is from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Session #2 is from 6:00 t0 7:00 P.M. Please be sure to register under your preferred time slot only.
Registration required.

American Girl Doll Club: Pajama Party
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s time to get cozy with a pajama party at the library! You and your doll can come in your pajamas and make a no-sew sleeping bag for your doll. We’ll have a cozy story and snack together too!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Book Club: Deception Point
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. A haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington D.C. boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby.

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

Charm Bar (5:00 to 6:00)
2025-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, December 17 from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
‘Tis the season to be charming!
Stop by North Pocono Public Library for a pop-up Charm Bar with Sarah of Charm & Thread! This is the perfect way to treat yourself this holiday season or stuff someone else’s stocking. There will be over 300 charms to choose from to create your custom necklace, bracelet, or bookmark. All supplies and assistance with assembly will be provided so that you can take your piece home that night. We’ll also be enjoying cookies, a hot chocolate bar, coloring, and puzzles. Payments can be made at the event via cash, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, card, and check. Cash and payment apps preferred, but all payments can be accommodated.
Necklaces (5 charms) – $25
Bracelets (5 charms) – $25
Bookmarks (7 charms) – $25
There are TWO sessions. Session #1 is from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Session #2 is from 6:00 t0 7:00 P.M. Please be sure to register under your preferred time slot only.
Registration required.

Make a Holiday Tree from a Repurposed Book
2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us and learn how to recycle a paperback book into a festive tree. (Don’t worry . . The books won’t feel a thing! They love being shown off as a display!) All supplies will be provided for you. Miss Michele will demonstrate how the simple art of folding book pages can create an attractive decoration that will surely get your guests’ attention.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

LEGO Construction Crew
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For ages 5-11.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

South Scranton Intermediate School
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at: South Scranton Intermediate School 21st Century Federal After School Program, 355 Maple Street, Scranton

Dough Ornaments
2025-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Learn to make ornaments using a special holiday scented dough. Children can choose from a variety of holiday shapes and then take their ornaments home to have as keepsakes. Registration required, please.
