Lackawanna County Library System

Video Game Club: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
2026-03-04 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ever wonder who would win a battle between your favorite Nintendo characters? Choose your favorite player and battle it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 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

Winter Tree Identification
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
As many trees lose their leaves and flowers in winter, they can be difficult to recognize. Join Nick Lee, utility forester, aspiring arborist, and nature enthusiast as we learn how to identify some common trees of Northeast PA during the winter months using characteristics like buds, branching, and bark.
Looking to identify a specific tree? Bring live twigs, seeds, nuts, or any other tree parts you’d like help identifying. Registration required.

Book Sale: Friends of SPL
2026-03-05 10:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 18:30 | Marketplace @ Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA, 18503, United States
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from September 9-September 13th.
Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM
Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More!
Saturday Only:

Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00
Teachers and non-profits can take books for free!

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-03-05 10:30 | 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

Take a Chance Bingo
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Play Bingo at the Library!
Join us for Take a Chance Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In March, the winners of each round can choose a small prize or enter a raffle to win a bigger prize!
Registration is required.

Mahjong
2026-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come Play Mahjong!
Gather with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Thursday to learn how to play mahjong.
Registration is required.

Scrabble Group
2026-03-05 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Thursdays Together
2026-03-05 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill weekly hangout at the Library! No agenda. No pressure. No registration. Just good vibes, great convos, and a seat waiting for you. Drop in anytime. Pull up a chair and stay as long as you’d like. Everyone’s welcome!

Adult Color and Chat Afternoon
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Relax and color while you chat with new friends.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-03-05 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! Join us every Thursday for free one-on-one tech tutoring! 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 570-343-1267 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Art Explorers
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
For ages 5-11, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

TCG Club
2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00 | 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, play some games, and have some fun with local friends! We primarily play Magic: the Gathering but are open to other trading card games as well.
-Ages: Teens/Adults

Acrobatics
2026-03-05 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
2026-03-05 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

Cookbook Club
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the front desk. Make the recipe at home and bring your creation to the meeting. Everyone will discuss the recipes and try each other’s dishes. This program is for adults and registration is required.

1, 2, 3, Play With Me Family Place
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Come play, explore, and connect! Enjoy child-directed, open-ended play at our interactive play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to chat with community resource professionals about nutrition, development, and literacy. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Ages newborn to 3 years. Call 570-562-1234 for details.

Teen Game Night
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This month’s game night features Mario Party! Compete with friends for virtual glory. The Nintendo Switch and televisions will be in use, but teens can bring their own devices too.
This program is for teens 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

Stamp n Swap
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.

Families Helping Families
2026-03-05 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.

Balance Workout
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join Dr. Carly Young from Movement Solutions, LLC for a balance workout class.

Storytime
2026-03-06 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
2026-03-06 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.
Registration is required.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-03-06 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.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-03-06 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

L.I.F.T.
2026-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, April 17
(Adult Programming)
Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together
Join Penn State Extension at North Pocono Public Library for an eight week long wellness program for adults (age 40+). This series consists of strength-training exercises to promote proper body positioning, flexibility, and posture, as well a nutritional component. Patrons can register online or in person at the library on Friday, February 13 at 2:00 P.M. Any registration questions can be directed to our Head of Adult Services, Kim Hnatko. For questions regarding financial aid or registration, please contact Chrissy Pullman at (570) 616-0878.
Registration is required. $60 per person.
Week One
Tuesday, February 17 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, February 20 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Two
Tuesday, February 24 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, February 27 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Three
Tuesday, March 3 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday March, 6 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Four
Tuesday, March 10 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 13 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Five
Tuesday, March 17 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 20 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Six
Tuesday, March 24 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, March 27 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Seven
Tuesday, March 31 from 2:00-3:00pm and Tuesday, April 7 from 2:00-3:00pm
Week Eight
Tuesday, April 14 from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday, April 17 from 2:00-3:00pm

Coloring Club
2026-03-06 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

Spring Photo Fundraiser
2026-03-07 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Schedule a Mother’s Day or Easter portrait to support the Valley Community Library!
Sign Up online at https://givebutter.com/4rN5jb
Pictures will be at the library at 739 River Street, Peckville.
March 7th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM &
March 8th, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pictures are $15 each.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Call 5704891765 with any questions.
A digital copy of your picture will be emailed to you as soon as possible, but might take up to 3 weeks.
All sales are final, with no refunds.
