Lackawanna County Library System

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Main)
2026-11-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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.

Socrates Cafe
2026-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Socrates Cafe. these gatherings will bring people together from all walks of life to raise questions about, listen to, and discuss a topic chosen by the group that evening.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

SPL Book Club
2026-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion about “Remarkably Bright Creatures” By Shelby Van Pelt.
Now a major motion film starring Sally Field, this luminous debut novel follows a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus who is reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby.

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

SPL Book Club
2026-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion about “The Astral Library” By Kate Quinn.
From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby.

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

South Scranton Intermediate
2026-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Grief Group
2026-11-18 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Grief is a universal experience, but also an individual one. Join a Bereavement Coordinator from Residential Hospice to navigate grief at the Valley Community Library. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or any other type of grief, this group will be a safe place for you to navigate a difficult experience. Registration is required. This program will be held over a three-month block of bi-weekly sessions. The dates are below:
September 2 at 6:00 P.M.
September 16 at 2:00 P.M.
October 7 at 6:00 P.M.
October 21 at 2:00 P.M.
November 4 at 6:00 P.M.
November 18 at 2:00 P.M.

Greater Scranton YMCA Olyphant
2026-11-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Needles & Hooks
2026-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn? Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Central City Head Start
2026-11-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Terrific Tales
2026-11-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-18 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Wellkind School
2026-11-18 09:45 - 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Knot Another Stitch
2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

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

Elementary Explorers
2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
We’re back for the school year with a cool new name! (Previously known as School-Age Fun Time – still the same great program!) Join Miss Mary to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up.

Amos Towers Apartments
2026-11-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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.
Location: 525 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton

Discovery Montessori
2026-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

All Saints Academy
2026-11-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Paws For Reading
2026-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you like dogs? How about reading? Well, we have a program just for you! Meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234. Ages 4 and up.

John F. Kennedy Elementary
2026-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Well Read Readers Book Club
2026-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you enjoy reading and discussing thought-provoking nonfiction? Join our nonfiction book club! We meet on the third Monday of each month for engaging conversation and shared perspectives. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to become a member of this book group.

Creative Lil’ Minds Childcare
2026-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

NEIU19
2026-11-16 08:45 - 10:15 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Block Party
2026-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys. For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-11-13 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

John Adams Elementary
2026-11-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-11-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-13 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! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Block Party
2026-11-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Build friendships while you build with blocks and other fun toys at the library! Play, experiment, and discover with building toys for little and big kids alike. For kids of all ages. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to register.

Dunmore Elementary Center
2026-11-13 08:30 - 11:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Stamp n Swap
2026-11-12 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.
