Lackawanna County Library System

Teen Valentine Gnomes
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Make a super cute Valentine’s Day gnome and decorate cards for your friends and family!
Please contact Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Tech Table
2026-02-12 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

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-02-12 18:00 | 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

He Called it Macaroni: An Exploration of Early American Fashion
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
From the elegant fashions of the upper class to the reliable fabrics worn by everyday people, the Scranton Public Library along with fashion historian Emily Lance will provide an overview of important fashion trends around the American Revolutionary War. During the presentation, we will discuss the macaroni fashion subculture, fashion icons of the late 1700s, and more. Join us for this fun presentation looking at the origins of American fashion, featuring styles depicted in Charles Wilson Peale’s painting of his family from The New York Historical Museum.

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 Creator Lab: G’not a Valentine’s Day Gnome
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Craft a fun gnome friend using fun socks and foam! Supplies will be provided, but teens are welcome to bring their own to decorate their gnome as well.
This program is for teen ages 12-18.

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

Faces of the Accused with Local Historian Nick Petula
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join local historian and author Nick Petula for special program Faces of the Accused at the Valley Community Library on February 12 at 6:00 p.m. Take a tour through Scranton’s criminal past, and meet the men and women arrested by the Scranton Police Department between 1898-1920. Learn more about Nick’s unique collection of mug shots, telling the tales of accused murderers and burglars, horse thieves, and highway robbers. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Funky Flag Project with Spirited Art
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join the Library and Spirited Art as we celebrate our Winter Reading Challenge with a creative, hands-on project. Attendees will have the chance to bring their own flair to this funky flag project, experimenting with colors and personal style. For adults. $25 Materials Fee. In person registration required with payment due at time of signing up. For a picture of the project e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Families Helping Families
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Love is in the Library!
2026-02-13 09:00 - 2026-02-14 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14
(Adult Programming)
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love is in the library! Book a Valentine’s date at North Pocono Public Library and leave the stress of planning to us. Our expert staff have curated a kit perfect for friends and couples alike — including Valentine’s Day snacks, sparkling juice, an activity to do at the library, and a small gift from us to show we care. Pick up your kit any time during the event run for your date night in the stacks.
One registration is required per party by Tuesday, February 10.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Storytime
2026-02-13 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

StoryTime
2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Read, sing, and play together as we make new friends at StoryTime! Ages 0-5

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 11:00 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.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Cross-Stitch and Embroidery Group
2026-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every other Friday. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided.

Novel-Tea
2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading while getting recommendations from others. A variety of teas will be served.
Registration is appreciated.
Need some inspiration? Read something that fits our Winter Reading Theme: Reading Starts a Revolution. Alternatively, it’s Friday the 13th; read something superstitious!
-For adults and older teens.

L.I.F.T. Registration
2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, February 13 at 2:oo P.M.
(Adult Programming)
All patrons participating in the L.I.F.T. program at North Pocono Public Library who have not signed up via the Penn State Extension website will need to attend this session to complete their registration.
Registration is not required.

Code & Play Pop-Up Lab 2
2026-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Drop in between 2 PM and 4 PM to casually explore hands-on coding toys such as Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Dash & Dot, and more.
Recommended for kids ages 4-12.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Coloring Club
2026-02-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Board-dom Buster Games
2026-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Friday, February 13th some schools have off for Presidents’ Day Weekend. The Valley Community Library is the perfect way to beat the boredom of cabin fever. Invite your friends and join Fawn and Jon at the Library for a Board Game afternoon. We will have classic games like Giant UNO and Apples to Apples, along with fun mini-RPG games like 5-minute D&D, Slay, and many others. There will be a variety of games to choose from and play for everyone 12 and older. Registration is required.

A Friendly Game of Ladies Night Out Trivia
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 13 at 6:00 P.M.
(All Ages Programming)
Happy Galentine’s Day!
The Friends of North Pocono Public Library invite you to Ladies Night Out at North Pocono Public Library. Gather your gals for a 21+ BYOB Trivia night featuring questions about pop culture ladies across music, film, and television. Eat snacks, win prizes, and indulge in some competition with community while supporting our Friends group. There will be chances to win prizes each round and a grand prize for the ultimate winner with the most cumulative points. We ask that you make a minimum donation of $5 to the Friends of North Pocono Public Library for entry.
Registration is required. Minimum $5 entry fee.

Avian Adventures
2026-02-14 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. For all ages.

Music and Movement: Love to Move
2026-02-14 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Little one loves to move and groove? Children are invited to sing, dance, and explore music together in a lively and interactive setting. Through activities such as stories, singing, dancing, and basic musical exploration, participants develop physical coordination and language skills. The program fosters both physical growth and early language development.
For kids ages 2 through 4.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Movie Fans Matinee: A Good Year
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our new movie group where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2006 Ridley Scott film “A Good Year.”
A British investment broker inherits his uncle’s chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.
Register below.

Mini (He)Art Day: Clay Candy Dish
2026-02-14 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Happy Valentine’s Day! For this special edition of Mini Art Day, we will be making heart-shaped candy dishes out of air-dry clay. Create and decorate your dishes with love (and paint) and take home a bag of valentine’s day goodies to fill your dish once it is dry!
For children ages 3 and older.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Sundays with Friends: Dinosaur Adventure Show
2026-02-15 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join an exciting dinosaur adventure with Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka! Learn about the characteristics of a dinosaur and meet Mr. Nixon, an eight-foot Triceratops skull. Children will get to participate in their very own dinosaur dig for a Triceratops bone. Don’t miss this “dino-mite” show!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome. Space is limited to 60 children.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed-President's Day
2026-02-16 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of President’s Day.

Library Closed
2026-02-16 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Presidents’ Day.
