Lackawanna County Library System

Preschool Stories: Gingerbread Men
2024-12-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for stories, songs, and a craft at North Pocono Public Library. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Wreath Making for Teens
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
We invite our teens to come and create a fresh evergreen holiday wreath to enjoy this holiday season. No materials fee and all materials will be provided. Registration is limited and required.

Pressed Flower Candles
2024-12-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Vanessa Leinert, Owner of Flora Meadow Farms, for a fun DIY floral candle to keep or give as a holiday gift!
Space is limited. There is a $5 materials fee.

Novel Thoughts: Animal Friends Edition
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s Novel Thoughts book is a heartfelt animal friendship story about a troubled young boy who befriends a wayward coyote after a forest fire changes both of their lives. Come explore Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorentz, and other great animal friendship stories with Ms. Meghan.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

The Essential Speeches of the Cold War
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Local author and historian Dr. Sean Brennan will be at North Pocono Public Library to talk about his new book The Essential Speeches of the Cold War. Sean Brennan is an expert on the history of 20th century Europe, especially Russia, Germany, Austria, and the countries located between them. He is also a commentator and writer on global diplomacy and international relations, especially the Second World War and the Cold War and has published five books on the subject.
Registration is required.

Knot Another Stitch
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
If you have a passion for working with fiber and enjoy crocheting, knitting, cross-stitching, or embroidery, we welcome you to join our upcoming stitching group at the Albright Memorial Library. Feel free to bring your current projects and engage in friendly conversations with like-minded individuals.
You can attend without registering, but to secure a seat, please register below.

Building Block Party
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required.

Movie: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:45 | 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 Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Registration is optional, but to secure adequate seating, you can register below.

Cookbook Club
2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
This month, we’re using Dorie’s Cookies by Dorie Greenspan to make delicious treats for our cookie swap! Participants will peruse the book when they register in person at North Pocono Public Library’s circulation desk and select a recipe to make for our collective feast. No duplicate recipes! We will provide a copy of the recipe to take home. Please follow all food safety procedures when preparing your dish.
Registration is required in person.

Pysanky Holiday Workshop
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky Holiday egg with facilitator Tammy Budnovitch. This class will be a beginner’s step-by-step instruction to help you create a beautiful Holiday egg. Materials cost is $25 per person payable to the instructor, and all supplies will be provided. Bring your kistka and beeswax if you have taken class before. For adults. For a picture of the Holiday egg or to be added to the waitlist e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Grab & Go: Snow Globe Ornament
2024-12-05 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, December 5
(Youth Programming)
Drop in and pick up a craft kit to make a snow globe ornament at home. For children of all ages. Available while supplies last.

Hygge Bingo
2024-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, December 5 at 11:00 A.M
(Adult Programming)
Join us for hygge bingo at the library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In December, we’ll be competing for prizes that evoke a sense of hygge to make you feel comfy and cozy for winter!
Registration is required.

Library Learners
2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Homeschooler Program
Each month, we’ll meet and learn together! Join us for stories and hands-on activities in a social setting. This month we will explore morse code.
Geared towards grades K-4. Siblings are welcome.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Introduction to Project Budgets
2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. This class is designed to help you identify the basic components of a project budget, estimate the realistic cost of a project, and what financial documents are typically required with proposals. The Scranton Public Library will host a livestream of Candid’s Introduction to Project Budgets.

Wreath Making for Adults
2024-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come and create a fresh evergreen holiday wreath to enjoy this holiday season. Materials fee is $15 per person, and all supplies will be provided.
Registration is limited and required. For Adults.

Magic Gatherings for Teens
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we bust open our MagiKids box of goodies! With the help of some MTG experts and resources from Wizards of the Coast, learn how to play Magic and build your own deck that you can take home.

Gingerbread House Decorating
2024-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 P.M.
(All Ages Programming)
Join us to create a gingerbread village at the library! All ages (children and adults) are invited to decorate a mini gingerbread house to be displayed at the library this season. All materials will be provided, but extra decorations are welcome!
Registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2024-12-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-06 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-10 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Senior Scams Prevention
2024-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Be Alert. Be Secure. Be Smart!
Dana Neely, an Education and Outreach Specialist from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, will be visiting the library to address the issue of fraud targeting the elderly community. Join us to learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Winter Market
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Shop for one of a kind crafts, gifts, and more during Carbondale’s Christmas in a Small Town festivities.

Gingerbread House Decorating
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 P.M.
(All Ages Programming)
Join us to create a gingerbread village at the library! All ages (children and adults) are invited to decorate a mini gingerbread house to be displayed at the library this season. All materials will be provided, but extra decorations are welcome!
Registration is required.

Conductor Cody's Holiday Express
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get ready for a magical railway adventure at your local Library! Conductor Cody will share magic, stories, and plenty of excitement. We’ll head to the North Pole with lots of twists and turns along the way. Golden train tickets will be torn and restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even join in the reindeer games! This program is sensory friendly.
All ages are welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

NP Homeschoolers
2024-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, December 9 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This event will be led by community member, April Smith. All ages are welcome to attend. This month we will have a winter art project and STEM activities.
Registration is Required.

Read to Dogs
2024-12-09 17:45 - 18:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, December 9 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Signing Santa
2024-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our holiday tradition continues! Join us at the Abington Community Library and meet Santa and enjoy stories, songs, and refreshments. In partnership with the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. For all ages. No registration required.

Preschool Stories: Winter
2024-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, December 10 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for stories, songs, and a craft at North Pocono Public Library. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Conductor Cody
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Conductor Cody and his magical railway adventures are making a stop at the Library and we are headed to the North Pole! In the spirit of classic holiday tales like The Polar Express, expect plenty of magic moments! Golden train tickets will be torn & restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even join in the reindeer games!
Don’t miss this chance to create some magical holiday memories on the Holiday Express! For children of all ages but registration is required so visit or contact the library at 570-562-1234 to reserve your space. This is a sensory friendly program.

Conductor Cody's Holiday Express
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Aboard! Conductor Cody and his magical railway adventures are coming to the Lackawanna County Libraries!
This time, the destination is the North Pole and, in the style of classic holiday books like The Polar Express, there will be magic moments a plenty. Golden train tickets will be torn & restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even get to join in the reindeer games! Join us at your local library to make some magical holiday memories on the Holiday Express.
For children of all ages.
*Sensory Friendly Program*
