Lackawanna County Library System

Always in Stitches
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. Intermediate members welcome. No registration required.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-10-07 10:30, 2025-10-08 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

Carbondale Elementary School
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:30 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-10-07 11:30, 2025-10-08 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

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 13:00 - 13:30 | 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..

Learn About 2026 Health Insurance Premium Changes
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 — 19% on average for individual plans (for people who buy their own insurance) and 13% for small group plans (for small businesses). The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will host an educational session that explains: • Why rates are rising • How PID regulates the health insurance market • How to shop smart during Open Enrollment • What resources are available to help you save

Mahjong
2025-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Trinity Child Care Center
2025-10-07 13:30 - 14:30 | PA

Storytime & Doodle Session
2025-10-07 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a very special storytime featuring the PA One Book selection for 2025, Arlo Draws an Octopus, with time after to draw and doodle your own colorful critter!
For kids ages 3 through 7.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Puzzle Swap
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Swap your old puzzles for new-to-you ones at our Puzzle Swap! To participate, drop off puzzles at the Albright Memorial Library from Sept. 23rd to Oct. 7th to receive swap tickets, or bring your puzzles on the event night. We welcome gently used puzzles of any size and piece count, in their original boxes and complete with no missing pieces. Feel free to drop in any time during the event to discover a new puzzle to bring home – no registration required.

Tech Table
2025-10-07 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

Reading Skills: Vowel Sounds
2025-10-07 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you like to Ooot Ooot Ooot Oooples and Banoonoos?! Come practice your vowel sounds with Ms. Meghan with fun songs, games and stories!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE CARE
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Charlene Romano from Compassus on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 P.M. as she helps us understand the types of hospice care available, when to access hospice care, and what to expect when utilizing hospice services.
Email jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Knot Another Stitch Group
2025-10-07 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.

Stick Together
2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Stop by the Library and add stickers to the mosaic to create a colorful collaboration, one sticker at a time.
For adults. No registration is required. Simply drop by to participate.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2025-10-08 09:00 - 21:45 | PA

Terrific Tales
2025-10-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-08 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Abington Christian Academy
2025-10-08 10:15 - 11:15 | PA

Waverly Elementary
2025-10-08 12:00 - 14:30 | PA

Movie: October 8
2025-10-08 14:00 - 15:40 | 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 “October 8.” The emergence of anti-Semitism on college campuses, in social media and on the streets since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel.

Paws to the Rescue
2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a special book reading of Manny Has a Mission by Karen Lapsansky, a heartwarming story about a real-life search and rescue dog. After the story, we’ll dive into the world of search and rescue dogs—what they do, how they help people, and which breeds are best suited for this important job.
Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet Manny in person and see a real search and rescue dog up close!
For ages 5-10.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Direction Information Seminar
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an information seminar on Direction LLC which is designed to support individuals with disabilities in building independent and productive futures. Learn about the resources and services available, as well as employment opportunities and community programs.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-10-08 18:00 - 18:30 | 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 ages 5-11.
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.

Jane Austen Book Club
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
As we continue to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday we will be having a monthly book discussion of some of her best books. This month we are reading on of Jane’s last books “Persuasion.”

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-10-08 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 ages 5-11.
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.

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2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | PA

Neil Armstrong Elementary
2025-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
