Lackawanna County Library System

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Andy Lengel, Pitmaster of Hatchet Jack’s Barbecue. Attendees will learn how to prepare Pork Ribs. This will be a cooking and tasting demo. Materials Fee- $3. For Adults. Registration is required. If registration is full e-mail MRichardson@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-30 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!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Tidbits & Trivia
2025-07-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a blast as you test your trivia knowledge while sampling some delicious snacks!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Movie: Hard Truths
2025-07-30 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 “Hard Truths,” Angry and depressed, Pansy is prone to lash out at family and strangers. Her constant criticism isolates her, except from her cheerful sister Chantelle, who remains sympathetic despite their differences.

Meet & Greet @ Albright Memorial Library
2025-07-30 12:30 - 14:30 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Albright Memorial Library (Scranton Public Library) and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Terrific Tales
2025-07-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-30 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! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Celery Stamp Art (Session #2)
2025-07-30 10:45 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Create a fun piece of art using washable paint and an unexpected paint brush at North Pocono Public Library.
Registration is required.

Meet & Greet @ Lackawanna County Children’s Library
2025-07-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Celery Stamp Art (Session #1)
2025-07-30 10:00 - 10:45 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States

Festival of Stories Trivia Review-Grades 6-8
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 6-8 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session is a repeat of the session from Monday July 21. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 4-5 will meet from 5:00 to 6:00 PM today.

American Girl Doll Club: Book Lovers' Edition
2025-07-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you and your doll love books? Then you need to make your own bookshelf for your doll! That is exactly what we will do during doll club this month, along with our usual snack and dollhouse time! Can’t wait to see you there!
For kids in kindergarten and older.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Festival of Stories Review-Grades 4-5
2025-07-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids participating in the trivia contest can review the books, meet with your team, and prepare for the competition. Today’s review will be for kids entering grades 4-5 and we’ll discuss both books that will be used in the competition. This review session is a repeat of the session from Monday July 21. Please register. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org. *Kids entering grades 6-8 will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 PM today.

Color Lab
2025-07-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Step into the Color Lab, an interactive, hands-on experience where art and science collide through color! Explore the color wheel with an art collage and mixing colors with a spinner top, and color and light with a diy rainbow suncatcher.
For ages 5-11
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.

WVIA's PBS Kids in the Classroom
2025-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Kids in Pre-K – Kindergarten and their families will view a popular PBS Kids show, participate in hands-on activity, listen to storytime and receive a free storybook to take home. Registration is requred. Contact the library at 570-562-1234.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-07-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Cookbook Club
2025-07-28 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 “Milk Street 365″ by Christopher Kimball. 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
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 28 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.

Block Party
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys at this evening edition of our Block Party! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Model Magic Sculpting
2025-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 28 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Sculpt with us at North Pocono Public Library using model magic clay, then take your creations home to dry.
Online Registration is Required.

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-07-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Children and teens ages 5 and up can stop by the Library to play chess.

Monopoly Mania
2025-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Celebrate 90 years of MONOPOLY with family and friends. The Library will have copies of the board game available but feel free to bring your own, unique version!
Registration is appreciated.

Sit & Stitch
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, July 26 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: Bubbly Art
2025-07-26 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Everyone loves bubbles! Did you know you could help “Color Our World” with them? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make your own painting with bubbles!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

What Romance R U Reading?
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
In conjunction with the Electric City Love Con, the Library is hosting a romance version of the “What R U Reading?” book club. Come chat about romance books! What’s your favorite romance book or who’s your favorite romance author? What is the last romance novel you have read? Each participant gets 5 raffle tickets and could win 2 tickets to the Electric City Love Con which takes place on August 2.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Meet YA Author Chaz Hayden
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening with YA author Chaz Hayden, as he shares his journey as a writer and disability advocate, his path to publication, and the story behind his debut novel, The First Thing About You.
Chaz writes with honesty and humor about disability, identity, and finding your place in the world, and he’s excited to connect with teens who love books, storytelling, and learning about the writing process. Bring your questions, get advice on writing and creativity, and discover the behind-the-scenes of publishing your first book as a teen or young adult.
This free event is open to teens in grades 7-12. Bring your friends, enjoy snacks, and leave inspired!
Books will be available for a signing following the talk.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org. You may also email with any questions you would like us to ask Chaz during the event.

Copy Cats
2025-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids can find their own creative style by choosing and imitating an artist that appeals to them. We will be choosing famous masterpieces to re-create together. For grades K-12.

Creative Expressions: Open Art Musical Café
2025-07-25 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your favorite art projects and come hang out at this open musical space to draw, paint, color, write, or do any kind of art you’d like—or simply relax and enjoy the live acoustic tunes with Miss Rachel! Coloring supplies and snacks will be provided.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Meet & Greet @ Valley Community Library
2025-07-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.
