Lackawanna County Library System

Story Time with the Tooth Fairy
2025-02-25 10:30 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time where kids will get the chance to meet the Tooth Fairy! She will help us learn how to care for our teeth and keep them healthy and strong.
All ages are welcome. Story times are developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Quilt Class: Make a quilt inspired by "The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt"
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Barbara H for an intermediate quilting class making a quilt inspired by “The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt” book. Basic quilting knowledge is required, and a materials list to purchase will be provided at the first class. Attendees must commit to all 6 sessions. Registration is limited and required. Group meets every other Monday starting February 24. For Adults.

Maker Monday: Painted Birdhouses
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Maker Monday and get involved in our creative crafting session! During this event, we will be painting a wooden birdhouse together.
View the program flyer.
If this class is full, email cthomas@albright.org or call 570-495-4322 to be added to the waitlist.

Cookbook Club
2025-02-24 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 “Most Requested Copycat Dishes.” 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.

NPPL Board Meeting
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, February 24 at 6:oo P.M.
The Board of North Pocono Public Library will be meeting in the community room of the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Teen Tinker Lab
2025-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all creative minds and future engineers! Join us for Teen Tinker Lab on Monday, FEBRUARY 24, at 5:00 PM, where we’ll dive into the 2025 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. This year’s challenge? Design a machine that can feed a pet in the most elaborate, over-the-top way possible!
This session is perfect for teens ages 10-15 who love to tinker, build, and think outside the box. We will begin working on our submission for the contest. At the last meeting it was decided we will pursue a Theme Park style setting for our pet.
For this event we will be Chain Reactions: How to link multiple steps smoothly.
Snacks and supplies will be provided.

Creative Yarnscapes
2025-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for a colorful, hands-on program where you can create your very own yarn landscape! Whether you’re inspired by the beauty of nature or want to recreate a famous painting, this program is all about using yarn to bring your imagination to life.
For ages 8-12.
Please count each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full email Miss Leigh-Ann to be added to the waitlist.

Bird Counts With Master Gardener Bob Davis
2025-02-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join the Carbondale Public Library’s Garden Club for an informative session on bird counts – why they are important and what you can do to help.
Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to make your own suet feeder!
Registration is required.
To register, please call the Carbondale Public Library.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic and Social Literacy.

All About Owls
2025-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, February 24 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This month, we will learn all about owls!
Registration is required.

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-02-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Teen-Hosted Chess Club, where youth ages 7-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Enjoy some snacks while you play, and check out books from our collection to practice your skills between meetings. Come, make new friends, and discover the strategic fun of chess!
February Schedule:
February 9th
February 23th
Any questions please e-mail Mary at MGraham@albright.org

Movie: Wicked (Rescheduled)
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:40 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special free Saturday screening of the Oscar-nominated hit musical “Wicked.”
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Sit & Stitch
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, February 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for North Pocono Public Library’s monthly yarn and string craft circle! All crafters, from knitting to crocheting to embroidery, are welcome to join for all or part of the meeting to work on their current projects and socialize with fellow creators.

The Curiosity Club: Heartfelt Activities
2025-02-22 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in February to learn about the human heart! There will be activities and games to get our heart rates moving!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

How to Protect and Save Family Documents
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you have family photos, documents, and items that you wanted to protect? Scott, Alyssa and Martina will discuss how to scan and/or protect family records. We will share our tips and tricks that we use in the Reference Department and share examples of materials we use.

Penguins of Madagascar Family Movie Night
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch Penguins of Madagascar and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

An Evening with Lisa Conway
2025-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, February 21 at 5:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for an evening with Lisa Conway for a discussion of her memoir, Shocked: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness and Silence of Shock Therapy.
Lisa Conway, local author, former social worker, and mental health advocate, writes candidly about her experience with mental illness and over 100 Electroconvulsive Therapy treatments. With the unwavering support of her service dog – her lifeline in moments of disorientation – and the rhythmic solace of running, she discovered resilience, confidence, and a community that lifted her up. More than a memoir, this book is a call to action – exposing the truth about ECT’s lasting harm while doctors say it is “safe and effective.” Honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring, it is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to rise from darkness into light.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, and stories. For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-02-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Adult ASL students will lead Stories and Signs with stories and songs about Valentines Day. Stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Pottery Workshop- Bird Feeder
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our rescheduled Pottery Workshop. Experience Pottery will guide you through a fun and creative evening designing your own bird feeder! Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, transforming it into a beautiful keepsake to enjoy for years to come. $25 Materials Fee. For Adults. Registration required.

Teens: Let’s Paint Anything, But a Birdhouse
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a painting session where we provide blank birdhouses for you to transform into something unique. Attendees are encouraged to use the materials to create unexpected designs, letting creativity guide the way. This program is for teens ages 12-18.

Tidbits & Trivia
2025-02-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have fun testing your trivia knowledge and enjoy some delicious snacks at the Library.
Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Birds & Books Bingo *CANCELLED*
2025-02-20 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
**CANCELLED**Thursday, February 20 at 11:00 A.M
(Adult Programming)
Join us for birdy bingo at the library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In February, we’ll be competing for prizes inspired by our Winter Reading Challenge theme: Birds of a feather read together!
Registration is required.

Winged Wonders
2025-02-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a fun and interactive sensory exploration session designed especially for young children! This bird-themed event will engage little ones in a variety of hands-on activities that stimulate their senses and encourage creativity.
For ages 2-6.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Birds in Nature: Art Expression Workshop
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an interactive art workshop led by Brian Tresca, Expressive Arts Facilitator, where you’ll learn about John James Audubon, the artist who inspired the Audubon Society, and create your own bird-themed painting. This program encourages self-expression, exploration, and stress relief—no art experience needed! $25 Materials Fee. Registration required.

Healing Guided Meditation
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for a healing guided mediation led by Howard Thomas designed to relieve stress and pain and promote healing.
Registration is required.

Book Club: Before We Were Yours
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us in delving into Lisa Wingate’s captivating novel “Before We Were Yours.” This poignant and uplifting story serves as a reminder that, despite the various directions our lives may take, the heart always remembers where we truly belong.

Bookish: A Teen Podcast and Book Club
2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens (12-17) are invited to join Bookish, a bi-weekly book club like no other. Together, we’ll dive into thrilling reads, spark deep discussions, and launch an exciting teen-led podcast to amplify your voices.
Along with your book, you’ll get exclusive Bookish swag, including:

Themed bookmarks and stickers.
Early access to podcast planning materials and discussion prompts.

Join us on Wednesday, February 19 to continue working on the first podcast episode and choosing some future books.
Make your voice part of the revolution—one book, one podcast, one idea at a time.

Movie: Conclave
2025-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Conclave (Wednesday, February 19th): When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Rated PG; 2 hrs.

Block Party
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for some free play time for you and your child with our large selection of blocks and toys. Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Movie Night: A Birder's Guide to Everything
2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special showing of the film A Birder’s Guide to Everything. David Portnoy, a fifteen-year-old birding fanatic, thinks that he’s made the discovery of a lifetime. So, on the eve of his father’s remarriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history.
