Lackawanna County Library System

Storytime
2025-07-11 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-11 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.

CLOSED
2025-07-11 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, July 11
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Friday, July 11 in preparation for the fourth annual Garden Gala: Year of the Honey Bee.

Teens, Celebrate summer with lemonade!
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate summer with lemonade! Our Lemonade Party will feature the delicious drink and a showing of the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth.
This program is for teens ages 12-18.

Campfire Storytime
2025-07-10 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for summer evening of campfire stories, acoustic songs with Miss Rachel, and s’mores outside at the Children’s Library!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Pottery Workshop: Berry Bowl
2025-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own pottery with hand-building techniques! We will use our hands to mold a functional piece of art, and then we will move to the creative process of painting, carving, and/or decorating your piece. At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired so they are microwave, dishwasher, and food safe.
The cost is $25.00 per person, with payment required at the time of registration. To register, please reach out to Briana via email at bcimino@albright.org or call 570-348-3000 ext. 3004.

Framed & Charmed: DIY Picture Frame Class for Teens
2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
🖼️✨ Make your memories shine!
Join us for a fun and creative session where you’ll turn a plain picture frame into a personalized masterpiece using charms, beads, mini trinkets, and more! Whether you’re framing a favorite photo, a Polaroid, or a mini art piece, this DIY project is the perfect way to show off your unique style.
We’ll provide:

A picture frame for each participant

Tons of decorative charms and materials

Glue, tools, and all supplies needed to design your frame

No experience necessary—just bring your creativity (and maybe a photo to frame if you’d like!).
🎯 For Teens – Ages 12 and up🎟️ Free – registration required
Leave with a frame that’s as unique as you are, ready to display or gift! 📸💖

Magic Rainbow Postcards
2025-07-10 15:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 10 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Drop into North Pocono Public Library’s children’s area during the event hours and make a magic scratch postcard to send to a friend or family member. Available while supplies last.
No registration is required.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-07-09 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids in grades K-4.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating in the guest count.

Makeup Class
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Gabrielle Hedden to learn the secrets to the makeup world—perfect for beginners and beauty lovers alike. Learn about products, techniques, and tips to make your look last all day for work, vacation, school, etc. Registration required. For Ages 14 and up and Adults.

Raising Monarch Butterflies
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 P.M.
(Teen and Adult Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library to learn all about Monarch butterflies. Participants will learn how to identify milkweed, how to find eggs, and how to raise and care for caterpillars. At the end of the event, we’ll be raffling off a butterfly enclosure to one lucky winner.
Registration is required.

Creative writing Community
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Calling all writers! Are you looking for the opportunity to share your ideas with others and hone your skills? Or are you looking to flex your creative muscles and receive feedback on your work? Then join us for the Creative Writing Community. We are looking for writers of any experience level: Poets, Novelists, Short Story Writers, Journalists, Editors, and anyone who loves words is welcome!

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-07-09 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

CAMP-TASTIC PAINTING with Bonnie Edwards
2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Have s’more fun this summer by learning to paint a colorful camper with artist, Bonnie Edwards. Payment is required to confirm registration.
For more information, please contact the Carbondale Public Library.

Festival of Stories Project Meeting
2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids entering grades 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12 can participate in art, acting, writing, and/or trivia. Need help or want to work with your team on your project? We’re here to help! We’ll have space and materials available to help you with your project. Please register so that we know how much space is needed. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org for grades 4-5 and 6-8 or mgraham@albright.org for grades 9-12.

Movie: The Wedding Banquet
2025-07-09 14:00 - 16:15 | 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 “The Wedding Banquet ,” Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend, Min makes a proposal: a green card marriage with Angela in exchange for IVF treatments for her partner, Lee. Plans change when Min’s grandmother surprises them with a Korean wedding banquet.

A.N.A Critters - Mammals at the Library
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Get Up Close with Amazing Reptiles!
A.N.A Critters will bring different mammals for the children to learn about and see up close. All ages are welcome but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Terrific Tales
2025-07-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Cruise into Kindergarten
2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration and supports School Readiness. Registration is required.

Seeds of Change: July
2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month the teen garden club will be venturing outside to do some planting. New members are always welcome and will receive a gardening kit to use each month.
Any questions please email Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Family Yoga
2025-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This free class allows children ages 4-9 and their grown-ups to connect and develop life-long skills of strength, coordination, and confidence through yoga poses, games, stories, and music.
Registration is required for this program.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga

Colorful World of Birds
2025-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Explore the vibrant world of birds through fun, hands-on crafts and activities! Children will enjoy creating colorful art and nature-inspired projects while learning about our feathered friends.
For ages 4-11
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

LEGO Crazy
2025-07-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind!
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Battle of the Snacks
2025-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 8 at 2:00 P.M.
(Teen Programming)
Try international snacks from two countries and decide which country produces the best ones!
Registration is required.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-07-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Teen Tech Tutors
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Need help with your cell phone, iPad, or laptop?
The Library will be hosting teen tutors who will answer questions and provide technical assistance with your devices.
Session 2 is Tuesday, July 8, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Registration is necessary to hold your spot.
Note: you may experience a small wait since these are “drop in hours” and tech issues vary from quick fixes to deeper instruction.
Contact jdetter@albright.org with questions.

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2025-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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Adult Gaming Club
2025-07-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, this club is a venue for finding and getting together with fellow players. Join us for a summer of the Nintendo Switch, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own device or use ours at this club open to 18+. Drop-ins welcome.
