Lackawanna County Library System

Water Play
2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Atlantic City Bus Trip
2026-08-08 07:30 - 22:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
On Saturday, August 8, The Friends of the Valley Community Library will be hosting a bus trip to Atlantic City! The bus will be leaving the library at 7:30 A.M., will be dropping attendees off at Resorts Casino about 11:00 A.M., and will return to the library approximately 10:30 P.M. that night.
Tickets are $60 a person ($63 for credit) and payment is needed to reserve your space on the bus. The ticket cost includes the bus and driver’s tip. Signup is available at the library at 739 River Street, Peckville. For more information, please contact Ann at 570-479-0806 or valleylibraryfriends@outlook.com.

Coloring Club
2026-08-07 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

Lake Hideaway
2026-08-07 14:30 - 15:30 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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: 701 McAndrew Road, Moscow

Eagle Lake
2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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: Eagle Lake Drive, Gouldsboro

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2026-08-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Friday for picnics on the library lawn! Bring your lunches, and we will supply the blankets! This event is 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

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-08-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-07 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.

Chapman Lake
2026-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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: Chapman Lake Road, Jermyn

Toddler Time
2026-08-07 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, August 7 at 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at the North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required to attend.

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-08-06 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.

Stamp n Swap
2026-08-06 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.

Teen Game Night
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out at our monthly Teen Game Night! This month we will be playing Jackbox Party Pack 7 on our Nintendo Switch! Teens are also welcome to bring their own devices, and a variety of board games will be set up as alternate options.
This program is for teens ages 12-18
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-08-06 18:00, 2026-08-06 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

Cookbook Club
2026-08-06 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.

Scrabble 101
2026-08-06 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you want to learn how to play the great game of Scrabble? Come learn the basics and lots of strategies at 2 sessions that will lead to a fun, exciting and educational time of playing Scrabble!
Adults of all ages are welcome to attend.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-08-06 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! 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 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Adult Color and Chat Afternoon
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Relax and color while you chat with new friends.

Lego Club
2026-08-06 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

Throop Civic Center
2026-08-06 13:15 - 14:15 | PA
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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: 500 Sanderson Street, Throop

Plants! with 4H
2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Plants! with 4H at the North Pocono Public Library
Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Lackawanna County 4H representative Kristin Armstrong will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to facilitate hands-on activities all about plants! For ages 7-16.
Registration is required. Only register children and teens.

Little Gals and Pals
2026-08-06 11:45 - 12:45 | 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.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-08-06 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Music Movement and Me
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through August. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Move and Groove Kids
2026-08-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Generation Pound fitness class with movement, music and lightly weighted exercise drum stick to create a fun workout. The class will be led by Paulina Kuratnick.
For kids ages 6-10.
This is a 4 session series. We understand you might not be able to make a class due to vacation but we do ask you to try to make as many sessions as possible.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 2 session.
4 Session Series
Thursday, July 2, 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 30, 10:00 AM
Thursday, August 6, 10:00 AM
After July 2, to see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

School Readiness Storytime
2026-08-05 18:00 - 18:45 | 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! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-6pm/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Video Game Club: Minecraft Night
2026-08-05 18:00 | 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

School Readiness Storytime
2026-08-05 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! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-5pm-1/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Genealogy Club
2026-08-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Come join our group of genealogists and learn about the free resources available at the library to use on your search. All levels welcome. Feel free to bring tech devices or borrow a laptop at the front desk. Meets on the First Wednesday of the Month.
