Terrific Tales
2025-07-23 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Baby Bounce
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun!
This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Little Builders' Party
2025-07-23 11:30, 2025-07-24 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more!
Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session.
For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Learn to Crochet - Teen Edition
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Calling all teens (ages 13–17)! Join our fun, hands-on workshop where our awesome instructors will teach you the basics of crochet. You’ll learn simple stitches you can use to make cool, handmade creations. Yarn and hooks will be avaiable but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Movie: The Day the Earth Blew Up
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 Day the Earth Blew Up,” Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.

SNUFFLE MAT
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all cat lovers!
Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. to make a snuffle mat for your “furbaby”.
What’s a snuffle mat…it’s an activity pad made out of felt and cardboard that can hide treats. It’s provides mental stimulation for cats and kittens.
All materials provided, for adults.

NKH Book Club: "The Alice Network"
2025-07-23 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Library to discuss an exciting new title each month. July’s pick is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Stop by the Library to borrow a copy of this month’s selection!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-23 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Festival of Stories Weekly Meetings
2025-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event that will take place on August 1! There are a variety of ways kids can participate: art, acting, writing, or trivia. Join us each week to work on your projects or prepare for trivia!
For grades 4 through 12. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Pet Moss Aquariums
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Design a desktop aquarium for your new pet moss at North Pocono Public Library! All supplies and pet moss provided, but they are welcome to bring their own container if they’d like to use a special one.
Registration is required.

Library Lawn Games
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Stop by the library lawn from 6-7:30 pm (weather permitting) to play some of our fun outdoor games! We’ll have Cornhole, Yard Dice, Croquet and Ladderball. Library Lawn Games are fun for all ages, and everyone is welcome to come and play!

Meet & Greet @ Abington Community Library
2025-07-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Abington Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Messy Science July
2025-07-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-07-24 11:15 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science.
We will be outside as weather permits.
For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten.
Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program.
July and August to be added soon.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Home Tweet Home: Family Fun Birdhouse Painting
2025-07-24 11:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
** This event is filled and is no longer accepting registration. **

Join us for a special Birdhouse Painting Event in support of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Shelter for All Initiative! All ages are welcome to paint a wooden birdhouse that will be displayed at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art during the month of September. This collaborative art project brings together creativity, community, and compassion, raising awareness about the importance of safe shelter for everyone. Let’s show what we can build together—one birdhouse at a time!

For all ages.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Coloring Club
2025-07-24 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come Color Your World and hang out with Ms. Meghan! Thursdays during SummerQuest we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For all ages. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Timeless Treasures: the art of collecting
2025-07-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join Bruce Smallacombe from the new Jermyn Historical Society for a discussion about collectables and keepsakes. View a display of the various antiques acquired by the new Historical Society. This program is free but registration is requested.
Carbondale Public Library * 5 North Main Street, Carbondale * 570-282-4281.

Tech Table
2025-07-24 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

Mini Masterpieces for Teens
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Teens are invited to make art on a tiny canvas with us to display at the Everhart Museum as part of this countywide program.

Book Boyfriend Speed Dating
2025-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Friday, July 25
(Adult Programming)
Visit North Pocono Public Library to browse a selection of romance novels sorted by sub-genre and make notes about the books you’d like to check out in the future on your speed dating card.
This is the last day to enter our raffle for two GA tickets to Love Con.
No registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-25 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Blocks & Bubbles
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 25 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time.
No registration is required.

Storytime
2025-07-25 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

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2025-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us every Friday for picnics on the lawn of the library! Bring your lunches, and we will supply blankets to sit on!
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Meet & Greet @ Valley Community Library
2025-07-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Food Distribution
2025-07-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library is offering a FREE community food distribution courtesy of the Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month – produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, etc. – will be provided and available for pick up at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is Required!
2025 Food Distribution dates are:
January 31st, February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, and December 19th
A PA Forward Initiative® promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Creative Expressions: Open Art Musical Café
2025-07-25 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your favorite art projects and come hang out at this open musical space to draw, paint, color, write, or do any kind of art you’d like—or simply relax and enjoy the live acoustic tunes with Miss Rachel! Coloring supplies and snacks will be provided.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Copy Cats
2025-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids can find their own creative style by choosing and imitating an artist that appeals to them. We will be choosing famous masterpieces to re-create together. For grades K-12.
