Lackawanna County Library System

Art in the Park @ McDade Park
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞, a free, annual summer series offering children’s art activities, music and crafts. The program features workshops with local artists, face painting and entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon, with loads of family-friendly summer fun!
Visit the Bookmobile at McDade Park 1 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-08-04 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.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2026-08-03 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We know that Kindergarten is a big adjustment for everyone in the family! Join us for this six-week series where children will practice activities they will need to know in Kindergarten, like sitting politely for circle time, imaginative play activities, and daily school routines all in a fun, welcoming setting! All activities will be centered around a theme that is aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills.
Intended for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Adult Gaming Club
2026-08-03 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’re a dedicated gamer or enjoy unwinding with video games after work, our club provides a welcoming space to connect with fellow adult gamers. Join us for an evening of Nintendo Switch gaming, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and other titles. Bring your own console and games, or use our equipment. Drop-ins are always welcome!
For adults 18+

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Art with the Everhart
2026-08-03 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Lackawanna County Library System and the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art for “Art with the Everhart” throughout the month of August. Children will have the chance to act as junior scientists as they observe specimens, create clay fossil imprints, and document their discoveries through imaginative storytelling and art.
For kids ages 7 through 10.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

What a Drip!
2026-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, August 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library and learn about one of the founders of abstract expressionism, Jackson Pollock. Then…express yourself using Pollock’s style, dripping the paint! For ages 5-10.
Lone Goat Studio Art Expression Workshops promote exploration and self-expression, in addition to providing a deeper understanding of art.
Registration is required.

Make & Take Crafts for Kids
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Kids of all ages are invited to make a craft here at the library to take home with them. We will have a new craft every Monday afternoon!

Digital Media Class
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765.
Mondays and other days available.

Willowbrook Place
2026-08-03 12:45 - 13:45 | 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: 150 Edella Road, Clarks Summit

Water Play
2026-08-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our splash pad and water toys will be available outside every Monday and every Saturday, weather permitting.
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Bedford Tower Apartments
2026-08-03 11:30 - 12:30 | 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

Play Dough Fossils
2026-08-03 11:30 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Enjoy the process of making our own playdough and using it to create fossils that we can dig for!

Beyond Messy Science
2026-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a variety of hands-on science experiments, a special edition of Messy Science designed for ages 8-12.
For ages 8-12
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Abington Kids Imagination Station
2026-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
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.

Art with the Everhart
2026-08-03 10:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Lackawanna County Library System and the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art for “Art with the Everhart” throughout the month of August. Children will have the chance to act as junior scientists as they observe specimens, create clay fossil imprints, and document their discoveries through imaginative storytelling and art.
For kids ages 7 through 10.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Take-and-Make: Goldfish Keychain
2026-08-03 09:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Get a kit with all the supplies you need to make your own goldfish pom pom keychain!
Register by July 27 to reserve your kit.
Please contact Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2026-08-03 09:00 - 09:45 | PA

Grab & Go: Color Your Own Dog Man Bookmark
2026-08-03 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, August 3
(Children’s Programming)
Craft at Home!
Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This week, we are making color your own Dog Man bookmarks. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

Cat Yoga Returns! Session One
2026-08-02 14:30 - 15:15 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Session One
Join Hilary, owner of Jaya Yoga, and Dawn from Kit Kat Mission for an afternoon of yoga. Stretch and relax in a variety of poses while our adoptable furry friends roam the room.
Space is limited. Ages 16+.Bring a yoga mat if you own one (limited number provided)This is a donation based program. Suggested amount is $10 or Cat food and litter are welcome!

Bookworms Book Club
2026-08-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, The Shipping News by Annie Proulx, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Lego Club
2026-08-02 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you!
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cat Yoga Returns! Session Two
2026-08-02 03:30 - 16:15 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

Weekly Programs
2026-08-02 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
These are the programs happening weekly at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is not needed to attend these. Please contact the Carbondale Public Library for more information on any of these programs.
Monday: Movie Matinee @ 3:00 P.M. – Family-friendly movies shown after school.

Tuesday: Lego League @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with a variety of Lego sets provided by the library.

Wednesday: Baby Bounce @ 11:00 A.M. – Baby fun time with children up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 11:00 A.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Wednesday: Play Dough Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with the library’s play dough collection.

Thursday: Library Littles @ 11:00 A.M. – A fun and educational program geared to help pre-school-age children develop early-literacy and social skills.
Thursday: Building Buddies @ 12:00 P.M. – Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
Thursday: Color Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can relax and color in sheets with crayon, pencils, and markers.
Thursday: Trading Card Club @ 4:00 P.M. – A club to play and trade cards – primarily Magic: the Gathering.

Friday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 3:00 P.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.

Video Game Club: Minecraft Night
2026-08-01 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all Minecraft lovers! Come flex your engineering muscles with cooperative building activities as we revisit this popular game!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Beautiful Bags
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We will provide the canvas bag and markers for you to color and doodle to your heart’s content. Whether it is for library books or foraging flowers, this will be your new favorite bag! Supplies are limited.
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

NEPA's 4th Annual Latino Fiesta
2026-08-01 11:00 - 18:00 | PA
Visit the Bookmobile at Nay Aug Park for NEPA’s 4th Annual Latino Fiesta.

Adult Craft: Diamond Art Bookmarks
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Create your own diamond art bookmark.
Sign ups start on the first Friday that we are open on the month before the craft – Friday, July 10 at 10:00 AM.

Aussie Funk Jam
2026-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Aussie Funk Jam is a totally interactive and hands-on musical experience. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1500 years, and it’s known for its otherworldly sound. Participants will learn how to play the “didge”, including animal sounds and simple rhythms, with our beginner instruments (clean and sanitized, of course). Participants will be mesmerized, inspired and motivated as they enjoy a unique multicultural music experience. Good vibes guaranteed!
For ages 8-18
If program is full please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Didgeridoo Down Under Show
2026-07-31 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and loads of audience movement and participation.
The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1500 years, and it’s known for its otherworldly sound. We’ll explore the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef, we’ll unearth Aboriginal artwork and artifacts, we’ll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas … and much more … all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge and worldly percussion instruments.
Family Event
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
