Lackawanna County Library System

Well Read Readers Book Club
2025-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Do you love reading and discussing thought-provoking non-fiction? Our book club is the perfect place for you! Our group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, and we’d love for you to join the conversation. To learn more or to sign up, call the library at 570-562-1234.

Garden Club
2025-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library Garden Club will be meeting on the following dates:
April 28 – Growing Tomatoes with Gary White
May 19 – Benefits of Native Plants and Birds
June 30 – Caring for Houseplants with Kristin Armstrong

Most programs are taught by Penn State Master Gardeners.
Registration is required.

Mother Goose Lap Rap
2025-05-19 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This calm, age-appropriate story time will engage babies and toddlers while encouraging language development through books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and more!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Matinees
2025-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-05-19 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
4 Week Workshop
Monday, May 5 – May 12 – May 19 – June 2
Learn how to knit or brush up on your knitting skills at Bonnie’s 4 Week Knitting Workshop! The focus of this weekly workshop will be to create a shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you). Bonnie will discuss what supplies you need and where to get them at the first class.
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Bubbles & Bliss: DIY Bath Treats
2025-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tweens ages 8-12 can join us for bath treat making class.
Registration is limited so please make sure to register early.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-05-19 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment.
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
If program is full please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
A morning session will be offered 10:00 AM.

Board Meeting
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, May 19 at 6:00 P.M.
There will be a meeting of North Pocono Public Library’s board in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

Cookbook Club
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from that month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection will be “Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share” by Valerie Bertinelli. We recommend bringing to-go containers for any possible leftovers that might be available during the club. If you have any questions, please e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-05-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-20 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.

Stories with Community Helpers: Scranton Police Department
2025-05-20 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time with the Scranton Police Department! An officer will read us a story and discuss what it means to help protect our community!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Ducks
2025-05-20 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 20 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Lego League
2025-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks!
Bring your imagination!

Cooler Than School
2025-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Enjoy a light snack, an opportunity to do homework with help from your peers, and learn about our free library online tutoring program. There will also be opportunities to play reading and math games in small, cooperative groups.
For Grades 3-12.
Registration is not required for this program.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Beautiful Bags
2025-05-20 15:30 | 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.
Ages 5+
How to register:

Online
In Person
Call 570-207-0764

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Food Fun
2025-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For children in grades K-4. Please register.

Pocono Writers' Group
2025-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 20 at 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Writers of all skill and experience levels are invited to gather with creatives alike to discuss and share their current projects and ideas, extend their support through helpful advice and constructive critique, and motivate each other through the writing process. This group will gather in North Pocono Public Library’s Community Room every third Tuesday of the month.

Magic School Bus
2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Keystone State Literacy Association NEPA presents
Making Books Come to Life
with special guest Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus!
This program is best suited for ages 5+.

The 5:30 Society
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Ease into the evening with a literary discussion with the 5:30 Society. The society will meet on the third Tuesday of each month in North Pocono Public Library’s living room. For May’s installment, they will be reading Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.
No registration required.

Novel Thoughts: The Baby-Sitters Club - Mary Anne Saves the Day
2025-05-20 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Fans of the BSC rejoice! Our novel for this month is the graphic novel adaptation of “Mary Anne Saves the Day.” We will go over babysitting basics and put together a babysitting basics kits of our own to take home and use. This is not an official babysitting course, but we will share the basics as we explore our book.
For kids in grades 4 through 6. Kids who participate will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Houseplant Propagation
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Peaches Greens is back this spring with “Houseplant Propagation”.
Join Kristin Armstrong as she explains the process of creating new plants from existing ones to either increase your number of houseplants or to create new varieties.
A materials fee of $7 will be collected. Each participant will leave with a two inch potted plant.
Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
For ages 18+.

Knot Another Stitch
2025-05-20 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.

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Terrific Tales
2025-05-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-21 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.

Baby Bounce
2025-05-21 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.

Floral Arranging
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Welcome spring and join Renee from McCarthy Flowers on Wednesday, May 21st at 11:00 A.M. to learn the basics of floral arranging and tips to keep your arrangement fresher longer.

This is a hands-on class, space is limited. All supplies provided.

There is a materials fee of $20 to be paid at the Library before the 21st (cash, check, or Venmo to @AbingtonCommLib).
This will cover the cost of the bouquet participants will keep.

Harmony for Homeschoolers: Violin Class
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a special violin class led by talented teen violinist Saige! This three-week program is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Participants must bring their own violin. Registration is required for the first class only, and we hope to extend the program beyond four weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow through music!
📅 Duration: 3 weeks🎻 Requirement: Participants must bring their own violin📝 Registration: Only register once for the whole series
Sign up today and start your musical journey! You only need to register once for the whole series.

Movie: Babygirl
2025-05-21 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 Babygirl (Wednesday, May 21st): A high-powered CEO (Nicole Kidman) puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern. Rated R; 1 hr., 54 min.

Slime Society: Zombies
2025-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Youth ages 10 and up are welcome to join us each month for a new slime creation. In honor of May being Zombie Awareness Month we will be creating 2 unique slimes: Radioactive and Fluffy Zombie Brains.
Please register below to reserve your space. Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org
