Lackawanna County Library System

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2026-04-29 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 Sarah Cremer. Attendees will learn how to prepare Cha Gio (Vietnamese Spring Rolls). This will be a cooking and tasting demo. $3 Materials Fee. For adults. Registration is required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Adult Craft: Paint a Ceramic Rain Boot
2026-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Come paint your own rainboot decor.
Sign-ups open on the first Friday of the month before to the event – March 6 at 10:00 AM.

Movie: Tura!
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:45 | 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 “Tura!” (Wednesday, April 29th): Documentary on the life of “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” star/Asian American actress Tura Satana. A wild ride chronicling Tura’s brutal childhood, burlesque career, cult movie stardom, and impact as a female icon and cinema pioneer.

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Needes and Hooks Crochet and Knitting Group
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn?
Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is sugested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Mexican Train Dominoes
2026-04-29 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes!
Experience the thrill of the tiles with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Wednesday.
No registration is required.

Yoga with Mindy
2026-04-29 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Drop In Tech Assistance - Wednesdays
2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Terrific Tales
2026-04-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-04-29 10:30, 2026-04-28 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

Mother's Day Pottery Workshop
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a special Mother’s Day pottery event where you’ll create a hand-built vase with spring decor! Spend quality time together, get creative, and take home your handmade masterpiece. All materials are provided. Afterwards your piece will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing. For Adults. $25 Materials Fee. Registration required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project or be added to the waitlist.

School Age Funtime
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Library Board Meeting
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Our board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm on the second floor in the Conference Room of the Carbondale Public Library.
The meetings for 2026 are as follows:
Tuesday January 27
Tuesday February 24
Tuesday March 24
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 26
Tuesday June 23
Tuesday July 28
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday October 27
Tuesday November 24
The board does not meet in December.

Novel Thoughts: "The Mighty Macy"
2026-04-28 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When Macy can’t wait to read the next book in her favorite new series, she discovers her school library’s hours have been cut. Now Macy, with the help of her friends, and some encouraging poems from her dad, must learn how to find her voice and advocate for herself and her community. Pick up your Lit Loot box starting April 1st and come work on finding your own voice at this month’s Novel Thoughts!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Working Dog Club
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For kids and teens ages 8-18
Join us for our new Working Dog series with 4-H! We’ll be learning everything there is to know about working dog breeds and the jobs they do out in the field.
This month our special guest will be a police dog!
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Family Place
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals in this fun and informal setting. For families with children ages 0-3 but siblings under five are welcome.
Registration is highly appreciated.

Tech Table
2026-04-28 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

I Survived! Book Club
2026-04-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Do you love the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis? This book club is for you. Join the Lackawanna County Library System as we explore historical adventures with a special book discussion series featuring “I Survived” by Lauren Tarshis. Participate in one, a few or all! For more information contact your individual Library.
The Valley Community Library will hold a book club on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00 P.M. about I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916. Put your copy of the book or the graphic novel on hold today.

Teen Leadership Committee
2026-04-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to middle and high school students, this group is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the Library and the community. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
No registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2026-04-28 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Mahjong
2026-04-28 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.

No Preschool Stories Today
2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
See You Next Week!

Always in Stitches
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Homeschool Science Fair - Deadline
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Tuesday, April 28 is the last day to submit applications for the Valley Community Library’s first Homeschool Science Fair for grades 4th through 8th. On May 16, we encourage you to visit us and see the amazing science projects the students have worked on. Note, this is just the date to turn in the paper application; actual projects are due on the day of the science fair.

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-28 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026
Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will be on Saturday, May 16.
Questions can be emailed to Jgreenfeder@albright.org or fcontreras@albright.org

Cross Stitch For Beginners
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a beginner-friendly cross-stitch program where you’ll learn the basics, including reading patterns and threading needles. All materials are provided, and you’ll start a simple patriotic project to complete at home. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Registration is required due to limited seating.

Cookbook Club
2026-04-27 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 this 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 is “The Betty Crocker Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today.” 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 - April 2026
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 27 at 6:00 P.M.
The board of North Pocono Public Library will have their monthly meeting in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

VCL Board Meeting
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Library encourages individuals who would like to comment before the Board to notify the Library in advance of the Meeting.  For more information, please review our Public Comment Policy or email kwallo@albright.org with any questions.
