Lackawanna County Library System

Terrific Tales
2025-07-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Toddler Splash & Play
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
For ages 1-3. Cool off with some water fun in North Pocono Public Library’s backyard as we splash, scoop, dump, and play. Come prepared to get wet! We recommend a towel, second outfit, or both. This event is weather permitting.
Registration is required.

Wine Glass Painting
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Linda McCain as she walks you through the process of painting a stemless wine glass using acrylic paint and a polycyclic topcoat.
Wednesday, July 16th from 11:00A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
This class is for adults and there is a $3 materials fee.
Email: jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Movie: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
2025-07-16 14:00 - 16:10 | 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 “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-16 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Book Club: Beach Read
2025-07-16 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 Beach Read by Emily Read. A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby or hoopladigital.com.

Honey Tasting
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Local beekeeper, Orna Clum, will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to discuss bees and the differences across species as we sample a variety of honey from around the world.
Registration is required.

Socrates Cafe
2025-07-16 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.

Reincarnation: An Overview of The Purpose, The Principles and The Process
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Henry Bieryla, a founding member of ReincarnationResearch.com—the leading reincarnation research group in North America—as we explore spiritual evolution, karma, dharma, rebirth, and the soul’s journey, featuring case studies and a Q&A. For adults. Registration required.

Grab & Go: Be Kind Bracelets
2025-07-17 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, July 17
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we’re making Be Kind bracelets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
Registration is not required.

Meet & Greet @ North Pocono Public Library
2025-07-17 09:30 - 12:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Join us at the North Pocono Public Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries.
Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings.
Family Event
Sponsored by the Lackawanna County Library System.
Can’t make it? No worries! Ryan the BugMan will be visiting all the Lackawanna County Library System libraries throughout the week.

Mini Masterpieces
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 17 at 2:00 P.M.
(Teen Programming)
Create a miniature piece of art using your medium of choice on a 4″ x 4″ canvas. All materials will be provided. Everyone will be invited to a reception at the Everhart Museum where all mini works of art from every Lackawanna County Library will be displayed in a special exhibit in September.
Registration is required.

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge brings the colorful world of insects to the library. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Bead the Room
2025-07-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For Ages 12 & Up
Add a pop of personality to your space with a custom beaded curtain square! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and string together your own pixel-style bead art, just like the adorable tomato sample shown. Choose from pre-made patterns or dream up your own design—fruits, animals, hearts, or anything in between!
We’ll provide all the beads, string, and tools you need, plus inspiration to help your project shine. Perfect for beginners and crafty pros alike.
✨ All supplies provided📌 Registration required
Any questions please reach out to Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Journaling for Magpies
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.
No Registration is Required.

Chocoholics Delight: Taste Test Chocolates From Around the World
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join library staff in sampling chocolates from around the world. Spend time discussing your favorite pieces and one winner will take home some chocolate.

Bottle Cap Art
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly art where project where you’ll turn everyday bottle caps into vibrant piece of floral artwork. Come make something beautiful—and sustainable! Intended for adults 18+. Fee of $15.00 covers all material needed. Registration is required.

Teen Creator Lab
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for the Recycled Art Challenge! Craft cities out of paper towel rolls, ladybugs from water bottle caps, owls using old newspapers and more in the latest installment of our Teen Creator Lab.
This program is for teen ages 12-18.

Dog Man Day
2025-07-18 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us for Dog Man Day! Get to know Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man through crafts and activities at our all-day event!

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-18 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Ryan the Bugman
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
with Ryan the Bugman All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Contact 570-562-1234.

Meet & Greet @ Nancy Kay Holmes Branch
2025-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-18 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings.

All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cottagecore Door Craft
2025-07-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Create a little Cottagecore décor with a fairy/gnome/hobbit door!
For teens and adults. Registration is required.

The Colorful World of Bugs
2025-07-18 15:30 - 16:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 18 at 3:30 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Experience the world of entomology like never before as we learn how bugs use color to survive. Everyone will have the opportunity to touch and hold the live insects Ryan brings to North Pocono Public Library!
Registration is Required.

The Wild Robot Family Movie Night
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch The Wild Robot movie and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, July 19 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We’ll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep the fun going, we do ask for some level of commitments to maintain consistency within the game for our monthly meetings.
No registration is required.
