Trading Card Club
2026-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Come play various trading card games with old and new friends! Bring your deck and play some games. We primarily play Magic: the Gathering but we are open to learning other games!
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Acrobatics
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Young people participating in these activities will be improving their acrobatics through participating in various intelligence-stimulating games. Young adults, ages 12-14 are welcome to join the fun! Acrobatics meets Thursdays at 5P.M.
Contact the library for more details (570-563-2014).

Tech Table
2026-01-29 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
2026-01-29 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

Teen Anime Club
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come watch and discuss the first two episodes of the 2008 anime Soul Eater with other anime fans!

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

Beatles Trivia Night
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Rescheduled for March 26, 2026
Put your knowledge of the Fab Four to the test, covering everything from their people and places to songs, albums, and even their solo careers. Assemble a team of 4 to 5 members and register your group.

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

Families Helping Families
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-30 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)
2026-01-30 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
2026-01-30 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

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-01-30 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
2026-01-30 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.

Coloring Club
2026-01-30 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

Drop In Tech Assistance
2026-01-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A library staff member will be available at these times to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Information Literacy.

NFL Trivia Night
2026-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
One weekend before the Super Bowl, test your knowledge and expertise at this after hours trivia night! Grab a friend or two and compete in this exciting game of trivia to win a gift card to AJ’s Bar and Grill. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy throughout if you choose. This program is for adults, and registration is required as space is limited. Sign up today by calling the library at 570-282-4281.

Local Author Storytime
2026-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Support your local library and local authors all at once! Mary Anne Abdo, author of Pumpkin: The Cat Who Plays with Words, and Ty Holmes, author of Tyler: The Unbreakable Kid, are bringing their stories straight to you. Join us for their readings and Q&A session all while enjoying some light snacks and refreshments at this very special storytime!
For kids ages 4 and older. Families welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Discover the magic of winter sowing with Master Gardeners during this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to start seeds outdoors using recycled containers and will have the opportunity to take home seeds they have sown. Native plant seeds, soil, and containers will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring their own gloves and clean hand shovels.
There is a $10 materials fee per person. Payment is due at registration. Registration is limited and required. To register for the program, please reach out to Jenny. You can email her at ggerega@albright.org or call 570-348-3000, extension 3016.

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

Video Game Club: Mario Party Jamboree
2026-01-31 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 with your friends at the Library! Choose your character, roll some dice, and compete in an assortment of minigames to see who can get the most stars. Who will be the big winner?! Join Ms. Meghan to find out!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Bridgerton Social Tea
2026-01-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Ladies and gentlemen of the ton, you are cordially invited to the first event of the social season! Join us as we discuss the first part of the newest season of “Bridgerton” over tea and treats and meet fellow fans of the series. This program is for adults, and registration is preferred. Please register by calling the library at 570-282-4281.

Family Mini Golf @ Albright Memorial Library
2026-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Scranton Public Library is excited to announce its Family Mini Golf fundraiser happening on February 1st, with a backup date of February 22nd in case of snow.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of 18 holes of mini golf inside the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children’s Library. You can also purchase tickets for family-friendly raffles, and a chance to win a cash prize.
Tickets are on sale now:
Golf Ball Drop Purchase entries
Each entry gives you an opportunity to support the library while potentially walking away with a prize. During the event, numbered golf balls will be dropped from a height, and the ball closest to the target wins. It’s a thrilling and entertaining spectacle you won’t want to miss! All proceeds from the Golf Ball Drop will go toward supporting library programs and services, ensuring we continue to offer valuable resources to our community. Be sure to secure your entries early and join us for this exciting addition to our fundraiser. You do not need to be present to win.
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making our Family Mini Golf Event possible! Your support helps create wonderful memories for families in our community. We couldn’t do it without you!

Hole in One Sponsors:

Friends of the Scranton Public Library

Penn East Federal Credit Union

Birdie Sponsors:

Community Bank NA

Haggerty Hinton & Cosgrove LLP

Lenahan & Dempsey

Par Sponsors:

C.C. Young & Henkelman Insurance Agency

Citizens Savings Bank

G.P Hetman Electrical Contractor

Rite-Temp Group, LTD

Wayne Bank

Take & Make Craft Kit: Felt Bookmarks
2026-02-02 | Albright Memorial Library, Circulation Department, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come visit us and grab a kit to stitch your own felt corner bookmark.! Each kit includes all the essential materials along with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience enjoyable.
Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting December 1st and will be available while supplies last.
(limit of 2 kits per card per month)
Did you miss out on the kit this month? Join our Maker newsletter and we’ll keep you up-to-date on upcoming classes and kits. Sign up here for the newsletter.

Precious Heart Floral Arrangement
2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Renee from McCarthy Flowers for this floral arrangement program. Learn how to transform pink carnations, baby breath, greens, and a willow heart into a lovely centerpiece.

For ages 18+

A materials fee of $20, paid in advance at the Library, reserves your seat.

Email jdetter@albright.org with any questions.

Caring Hands
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.

First Friends
2026-02-02 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Art Club: What Inspires You?
2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come share your inspirations and practice your favorite crafts with the NKH Teen Art Club! Whether you’d like to sketch, sculpt clay, or string up some kandi creations, the library has a variety of supplies for you to work with! Snacks will be provided to help motivate the creative process!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Cursive Club
2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience!
This is an 8 week series. We do ask you to make as many sessions as possible as we will learn new letters each week.
For ages 7-11.
Registration is required. You only need to register once for all 8 weeks.

Teen Art Studio: Groundhog Day
2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil with groundhog terrariums, trivia, and button pins!
All supplies provided Registration required
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Adult Gaming Club
2026-02-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Our Gaming Club: A Gathering for All Players. Whether you consider yourself a dedicated gamer or just enjoy playing occasionally, our club offers a space to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Come join us for an evening filled with Nintendo Switch fun, featuring *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*, *Mario Kart 8*, and more. Feel free to bring your own device or use one of ours. Drop-ins are always welcome!

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
