Lackawanna County Library System

Library Closed
2026-12-25 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Christmas.

Library Closed
2026-12-24 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The Taylor Community Library will be closed today in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Library Closed: Christmas
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas.

Library Closed
2026-12-24 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Canaan Street (Carbondale)
2026-12-23 14:30 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Location: Canaan Street, Carbondale

Russell Park
2026-12-23 13:30 - 14:15 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located: 11th Avenue, Carbondale

Needles & Hooks
2026-12-23 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 suggested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Summit Garden Apartments
2026-12-23 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located: 155 Westgate Drive, Carbondale

Yoga with Mindy
2026-12-23 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Edison Early Learning Center
2026-12-23 10:45 - 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is ONLY for students and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Carbondale Elementary School
2026-12-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Library Board Meeting
2026-12-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Our board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm on the second floor in the Conference Room of the Carbondale Public Library.
The meetings for 2026 are as follows:
Tuesday January 27
Tuesday February 24
Tuesday March 24
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 26
Tuesday June 23
Tuesday July 28
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday October 27
Tuesday November 24
The board does not meet in December.

Abington Kids Imagination Station
2026-12-22 10:45 - 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Scholars in Training Preschool
2026-12-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Willowbrook Place
2026-12-21 13:45 - 14:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located: 150 Edella Road, Clarks Summit

Bedford Towers Apartments
2026-12-21 12:30 - 13:30 | PA
This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located: 400 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit

Happiness Hive Learning Academy
2026-12-21 11:15 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
2026-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2026-12-21 09:00 - 09:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Movie: Trouble with Cali
2026-12-19 13:00 - 16:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special screening of the limited-release film, The Trouble with Cali. We will host two showings in December, and we would love for you to be there!
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street
Scranton, Pa 18509

Needlework Afternoon
2026-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-12-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-18 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! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Howard Gardner
2026-12-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Technology giving you trouble? We’re here to help! Our Tech tutors will be available to help answer your questions about cellphones, laptops, tablets, and more – just bring your device and your questions. Call 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Primary)
2026-12-17 12:30 - 13:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Edison Early Learning Center S. Abington Twp.
2026-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Main)
2026-12-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Socrates Cafe
2026-12-16 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.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000
