Lackawanna County Library System

Breakfast Book Club
2025-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, March 17 at 10:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in North Pocono Public Library’s community room for a discussion of March’s selection — The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.
No registration is required.

Library Closed for Maintenance
2025-03-17 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Abington Community Library will be closed Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18 due to building maintenance. The Library will reopen at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 19.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-17 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Children of all ages can stop by the library to search for rainbows around the Library. Registration is not required.

STEM Cafe': Teen Trip to the Electric City Aquarium
2025-03-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Electric City Aquarium, 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA, 18503, United States
Dive into the world of marine biology with our STEM Café Teen Trip to the Electric City Aquarium! This exciting hands-on experience will introduce teens to the fascinating careers in marine science, allowing them to get up close with a variety of reptiles and sea creatures. Participants will explore marine ecosystems, learn from aquarium experts, and discover what it takes to work in the field of marine biology.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 16 at 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Electric City Aquarium, Scranton, PA
🎟️ Tickets: Paid in advance by the Library
📝 Registration: Required
This is an incredible opportunity for teens interested in STEM careers to experience marine biology in action. Space is limited, so sign up today! Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Movie: Gladiator 2
2025-03-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join for a special free Saturday Movie Matinee of Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel starring Pedro Pascal, Mark Mescal and Denzel Washington.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-03-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

1,2,3 Play With Me Family Place
2025-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This program not only encourages family bonding but also provides a chance to make new friends!
We offer two convenient sessions: Thursday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 7:10 P.M., and Friday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to 11:10 A.M.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to stop by or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register today!

Career Exploration for Teens
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
A guest from the EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers) will lead an overview of resume building and LinkedIn basics, sharing tips and tools to help attendees create and present strong profiles for college and job applications.

Steeped in Stories
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a cozy and immersive literary experience at Steeped in Stories! Sip on a variety of carefully selected teas, each paired with a book that complements its flavor, mood and themes. Whether you enjoy a bold mystery with a strong black tea, a lighthearted romance with a floral blend, or a thought-provoking classic with a rich herbal infusion, there’s something for every reader.
Please register below. Any questions please e-mail MGraham@albright.org

Pottery Workshop: Make a leaf bowl with Experience Pottery
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own pottery with hand building techniques! We will use our hands to mold a functional piece of art, and then we will move to the creative process of painting, carving, and/or decorating your piece. At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired so they are microwave-dishwasher and food safe.

The cost is $25.00 per person, with payment required at the time of registration. To register, please reach out to Briana via email at bcimino@albright.org or call 570-348-3000 ext. 3004.

In Depth with Morningstar Investing Center
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an in depth webinar discussing Morningstar Investing Center. Morningstar Investing Center representative Emily Thoms will be showing us all that this resource does.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids in grades K-4.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating as a guest.

Pysanky St. Patrick's Day Workshop
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky St. Patrick’s Day 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.

All About Air Plants
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Meet Kristin of Peaches Greens at North Pocono Public Library for a workshop all about air plants. Learn how to care for air plants and take home your own plant.
Registration is required. $7/person program fee.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-03-12 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Banned Book Club: New Kid
2025-03-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons. Instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Come read, draw, and talk about why this popular book has been challenged.
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: Gladiator 2
2025-03-12 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 “Gladiator 2,” Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Registration is optional, but to secure adequate seating, you can register below.

Chills 'n Frills Book Club
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Join us for a thrilling book discussions at Chills ‘n Frills, our mystery-themed book club! We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to dive into captivating mysteries and share our thoughts. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for more information about this book club.

Mindfulness Meditation
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
We are excited to have Barbara Cohen, a mind-body educator, who has been personally trained and certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra as the facilitator for our “Mindfulness Meditation” series!

Wednesday, March 12th, 19th and 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Practices will include guided meditation, gentle movement, and poetry.

Space is limited.
$5 materials fee for the entire series
Dress comfortably!

Terrific Tales
2025-03-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

The Slime Squad: Avalanche Slime
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to stretch, squish, and experiment! Join us each month for Slime Squad, a hands-on program where we’ll create a new type of slime—think glow-in-the-dark, color-changing, or even magnetic slime! Perfect for youth ages 10 and up, this program is all about creativity, science, and messy fun. All materials are provided, but registration is required to ensure enough supplies. Don’t miss out on the oozy excitement!
Our first slime is going to be Avalanche Slime.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Novel Thoughts: Not Another Banned Book
2025-03-11 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Ms. Meghan to read this new, ripped-from-the-headlines middle grade novel about a group of students who must fight book banning at their school to save their club… and the world as they know it.
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

Mochi Musings
2025-03-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for Mochi Musings, a deliciously fun and interactive event that combines the art of making mochi with learning the Japanese language! This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of Japanese vocabulary, while you create and enjoy these soft, chewy rice cakes.
Throughout the session, you’ll explore key phrases, kanji characters, and cultural insights as we walk through the process of making mochi. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your Japanese skills, this event offers a relaxed and engaging way to immerse yourself in both language and food.
We’ll also share the fascinating history of mochi, its significance in Japanese traditions, and how it’s enjoyed during various festivals. Plus, you’ll have the chance to taste your creations and maybe even surprise your friends with some new Japanese phrases!
Don’t miss out on this fun fusion of food and language—sign up today and get ready to roll, mold, and speak your way through this sweet experience!

Birdie Books Storytime
2025-03-11 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Enjoy a storytime and craft focused on our fine feathered friends.
Ages 2-6
Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Art Explorers
2025-03-11 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.

Purl Girls Book Club
2025-03-11 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.

Preschool Stories: Socks & Shoes
2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for socks and shoes-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.
