Lackawanna County Library System

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-02-14 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

(Un)Romantic Novel-Tea
2025-02-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Whether you are a hopeless romantic or celebrating Singles Awareness Day, stop by the Library to relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading (does not have to be romance-themed.) A variety of teas will be served.
Registration is appreciated. For more information, please call the Library.
Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main Street, Carbondale
570-282-4281
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Cookie Codes: Fortune Frenzy
2025-02-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
In January we used candy to learn some Braille basics and for February we turn to cookies and Chinese.
Join us for a fun and educational workshop where you’ll learn simple Mandarin phrases and write your own fortunes! Discover the basics of the Mandarin language, practice pronunciation, and explore Chinese culture while creating personalized fortune cookies. Take home your creations and a booklet of phrases to share with friends. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about languages and traditions!
This program is for teens ages 12-17.

Avian Adventures: Learn, Create, Explore
2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join PennState Extension Master Gardeners and 4H for a drop in event and learn about various bird species and their habitats, and enjoy crafting your own bird-themed creations.

Finding Your Flock
2025-02-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Learn how to navigate MyHeritage: Library Edition; a free genealogical resource. Bring your portable device/laptop and your library card for hands-on learning.
Registration is required.
To register, please call the library.
Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main Street, Carbondale
570-282-4281
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Information Literacy.

Library Closed: President's Day
2025-02-17 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Abington Community Library will be closed on February 17 to observe President’s Day.

Closed: President's Day
2025-02-17 | PA
All Scranton Public Library locations will be closed on February 17 to observe President’s Day.

Library CLOSED
2025-02-17 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, February 17
North Pocono Public Library will be closed all day on Monday, January 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Preschool Stories: Dental Health with Dr. Sullivan
2025-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 18 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. This week we will have special guest, Dr. Sullivan, to teach us all about our teeth!
No registration is required.

Food Fun
2025-02-18 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For grades K-4 (ages 5-10; child must be at least in kindergarten to attend). Please register.

Pocono Writers' Group
2025-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 18 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.

Home Tweet Home
2025-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-17
Join us for Home Tweet Home, a creative and relaxing event where teens can decorate birdhouses for our library’s Sensory Garden! Let your artistic side shine as you design vibrant and unique homes for our feathered friends.
All supplies are provided, so bring your imagination and get ready to make a difference in our garden. Whether you go bold and bright or calm and earthy, your creation will add charm to a peaceful, inclusive space.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!

Movie Night: A Birder's Guide to Everything
2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special showing of the film A Birder’s Guide to Everything. David Portnoy, a fifteen-year-old birding fanatic, thinks that he’s made the discovery of a lifetime. So, on the eve of his father’s remarriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history.

Block Party
2025-02-19 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.

Movie: Conclave
2025-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Conclave (Wednesday, February 19th): When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Rated PG; 2 hrs.

Bookish: A Teen Podcast and Book Club
2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens (12-17) are invited to join Bookish, a bi-weekly book club like no other. Together, we’ll dive into thrilling reads, spark deep discussions, and launch an exciting teen-led podcast to amplify your voices.
Along with your book, you’ll get exclusive Bookish swag, including:

Themed bookmarks and stickers.
Early access to podcast planning materials and discussion prompts.

Join us on Wednesday, February 19 to continue working on the first podcast episode and choosing some future books.
Make your voice part of the revolution—one book, one podcast, one idea at a time.

Book Club: Before We Were Yours
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us in delving into Lisa Wingate’s captivating novel “Before We Were Yours.” This poignant and uplifting story serves as a reminder that, despite the various directions our lives may take, the heart always remembers where we truly belong.

Healing Guided Meditation
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for a healing guided mediation led by Howard Thomas designed to relieve stress and pain and promote healing.
Registration is required.

Birds in Nature: Art Expression Workshop
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an interactive art workshop led by Brian Tresca, Expressive Arts Facilitator, where you’ll learn about John James Audubon, the artist who inspired the Audubon Society, and create your own bird-themed painting. This program encourages self-expression, exploration, and stress relief—no art experience needed! $25 Materials Fee. Registration required.

Winged Wonders
2025-02-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun and interactive sensory exploration session designed especially for young children! This bird-themed event will engage little ones in a variety of hands-on activities that stimulate their senses and encourage creativity.
For ages 2-6.
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.

Birds & Books Bingo *CANCELLED*
2025-02-20 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
**CANCELLED**Thursday, February 20 at 11:00 A.M
(Adult Programming)
Join us for birdy bingo at the library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In February, we’ll be competing for prizes inspired by our Winter Reading Challenge theme: Birds of a feather read together!
Registration is required.

Tidbits & Trivia
2025-02-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have fun testing your trivia knowledge and enjoy some delicious snacks at the Library.
Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Teens: Let’s Paint Anything, But a Birdhouse
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a painting session where we provide blank birdhouses for you to transform into something unique. Attendees are encouraged to use the materials to create unexpected designs, letting creativity guide the way. This program is for teens ages 12-18.

Pottery Workshop- Bird Feeder
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our rescheduled Pottery Workshop. Experience Pottery will guide you through a fun and creative evening designing your own bird feeder! Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, transforming it into a beautiful keepsake to enjoy for years to come. $25 Materials Fee. For Adults. Registration required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-02-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Adult ASL students will lead Stories and Signs with stories and songs about Valentines Day. Stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, and stories. For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

An Evening with Lisa Conway
2025-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, February 21 at 5:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for an evening with Lisa Conway for a discussion of her memoir, Shocked: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness and Silence of Shock Therapy.
Lisa Conway, local author, former social worker, and mental health advocate, writes candidly about her experience with mental illness and over 100 Electroconvulsive Therapy treatments. With the unwavering support of her service dog – her lifeline in moments of disorientation – and the rhythmic solace of running, she discovered resilience, confidence, and a community that lifted her up. More than a memoir, this book is a call to action – exposing the truth about ECT’s lasting harm while doctors say it is “safe and effective.” Honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring, it is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to rise from darkness into light.

Penguins of Madagascar Family Movie Night
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch Penguins of Madagascar and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

How to Protect and Save Family Documents
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you have family photos, documents, and items that you wanted to protect? Scott, Alyssa and Martina will discuss how to scan and/or protect family records. We will share our tips and tricks that we use in the Reference Department and share examples of materials we use.

The Curiosity Club: Heartfelt Activities
2025-02-22 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in February to learn about the human heart! There will be activities and games to get our heart rates moving!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
