Lackawanna County Library System

Mahjong
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

L.I.F.T.
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, April 17
(Adult Programming)
Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together
Join Penn State Extension at North Pocono Public Library for an eight week long wellness program for adults (age 40+). This series consists of strength-training exercises to promote proper body positioning, flexibility, and posture, as well a nutritional component. Patrons can register online or in person at the library on Friday, February 13 at 2:00 P.M. Any registration questions can be directed to our Head of Adult Services, Kim Hnatko. For questions regarding financial aid or registration, please contact Chrissy Pullman at (570) 616-0878.
Registration is required. $60 per person.
Week One
Tuesday, February 17 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, February 20 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Two
Tuesday, February 24 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, February 27 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Three
Tuesday, March 3 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday March, 6 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Four
Tuesday, March 10 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 13 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Five
Tuesday, March 17 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 20 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Six
Tuesday, March 24 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 27 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Seven
Tuesday, March 31 from 2:00-3:00pm and Tuesday, April 7 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Eight
Tuesday, April 14 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, April 17 from 2:00-3:00pm

LEGO Crazy
2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Choose Your Own Adventure
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Book Club for Grades 3-6, New Monthly program. We will explore adventure stories and historical fiction. Attendees will get to help choose the next book/theme for each coming month.

Food Fun
2026-02-17 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! We’ll be making some wintry treats including some polar bears! For ages 5-10 (must already be in kindergarten). Registration is required.

Pocono Writer's Group
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 17 at 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Writers of all skill and experience levels are invited to gather with creatives alike to discuss and share their current projects and ideas, extend their support through helpful advice and constructive critique, and motivate each other through the writing process. This group will gather in North Pocono Public Library’s Community Room every third Tuesday of the month.
No registration is required.

ESL Classes
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Every Tuesday in February at 4:30 P.M. nonenglish speakers are welcome to learn ESL at the Carbondale Public Library. This program is free of charge and open to all community members. Please register at the link below!
Todos los miércoles de enero a las 6 de la noche las personas que no hablan inglés están invitadas a aprender Inglés en la biblioteca pública al Carbondale. Este programa es gratuito y está abierto a todos los miembros de la comunidad. Por favor, inscribase utilizando el siguiente enlace: https://forms.gle/JyfZrPdrZh54kjQ9A

The 5:30 Society
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Read with the 5:30 Society!
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 February’s installment, they will be reading The Husbands by Holly Gramazio.
No registration is required.

Novel Thoughts: "My Teacher is an Alien"
2026-02-17 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Susan Simmons can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird. She just doesn’t know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face—and realizes that “Mr. Smith” is really an alien! Join Ms. Meghan for a book club that’s out of this world.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Breast Feeding Basics
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Brittany Kimble, Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant for breast feeding basics.
This class is perfect for first time moms and moms seeking techniques and strategies that support successful breast feeding and help build maternal confidence.
Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm.
For Adults

Knot Another Stitch
2026-02-17 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.

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

Teen Pottery: Stars and Stripes Soup Mugs
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and President’s Day all in one by making a heart shaped stars and stripes soup mug!

All supplies provided Registration required

Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-02-18 10:30, 2026-02-19 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

Little Builders' Party
2026-02-18 11:30, 2026-02-19 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 through 8 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mexican Train Dominoes
2026-02-18 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes!
Experience the thrill of the tiles with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Wednesday.
No registration is required.

Needes and Hooks Crochet and Knitting Group
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn?
Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is sugested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Movie: Wicked: For Good
2026-02-18 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 “Wicked: For Good” (Wednesday, February 18th): Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

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

Danger Club: Ice Dyeing
2026-02-18 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Let’s get groovy with some cool ice dyeing! Twist rubber bands around a hat and socks to create swirling patterns while learning about the science behind ice dyeing. Then we will add ice and dye powder to make groovy designs using a resist dyeing technique. Your wearable art is going to be to dye for!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Wellness Wednesday
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Be well!
Join Hedy Schneller of Illumia Skincare at North Pocono Public Library for Wellness Wednesday! Learn all about the relationship between your gut and your skin and how it impacts your health.
Registration is required.

Historically Black Podcast & Book Pairings
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Celebrate Black History Month!
Gather at North Pocono Public Library to listen to two episodes of Historically Black, a podcast produced by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. There will be a discussion afterwards about where to search for resources to learn more about the subjects of the episodes and some book pairings that the library has available.
Registration Requested.

American Civil War Stories: USCT
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join historian Kassidy Cobb for a fascinating historical discussion about the American Civil War and the unsung regiments of the Union Army, the United States Colored Troops. A descendant of a soldier in the USCT, Kassidy, will share stories from the Civil War, including the critical role the USCT played in the Union’s victory. Registration for this program is required.

Socrates Cafe
2026-02-18 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

SPL Book Club: "The Sweetness of Water"
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on The Sweetness Water by Nathan Harris. This award-winning debut tells the story of two freedmen brothers and a Georgia farmer whose friendship will change their lives forever.
Now available both in-person and virtually. When you register for virtual, please select the Zoom option; the link will be sent to you via email a few days prior to the meeting.
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

Snowy Bridge Painting Class with Elizabeth Jones
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create a Snowy Bridge scene with Elizabeth Jones using acrylic paints and palette knives to achieve texture. It’s easy! With the right technique, it’s like frosting a cake. For adults. $35 Materials Fee. In person registration required with payment due at time of signing up. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org to see a picture of the project or for any questions you might have.

Block Party
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for some free play time for you and your child with our large selection of blocks and toys. Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Library Littles: Tooth Fairy
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The tooth fairy will read us stories about taking good care of our teeth and she will be available to take photos afterward.

Mahjong
2026-02-19 12:00 - 14:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come Play Mahjong!
Gather with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Thursday to learn how to play mahjong.
Registration is required.
