Lackawanna County Library System

Willowbrook Place
2026-10-26 13:45 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located: 150 Edella Road, Clarks Summit

Bedford Towers Apartments
2026-10-26 12:30 - 13:30 | PA
This stop is open to residents and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.
Located: 400 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit

Happiness Hive Learning Academy
2026-10-26 11:15 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is ONLY for students and staff. Here, visitors can:

Register for a library card
Check out or return materials
Request holds for future visits

Materials borrowed from this stop can be kept for four weeks (until the next Bookmobile visit) and may also be returned to any library within the Lackawanna County Library System.

Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
2026-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2026-10-26 09:00 - 09:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Ghostly Diamond Art
2026-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Monday, October 26 at 5:30 P.M.
Join us for another multigenerational diamond art night. We will be making ghost drink coasters that are perfect for the fall season!
For adults, teens, & kids 8+. Registration is required.

Movie: The Exorcist III
2026-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for the second installment of the Jason Miller Film Series. This month, we’re excited to present “The Exorcist III”. This film follows Lieutenant William F. Kinderman, who is investigating a series of murders in Georgetown.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

The Curiosity Club: Candy Sculptures
2026-10-24 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Design your own masterpiece using candy and other foods! You can even take your design home, as long as your grown-up says you can!
We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Anime Club: "Spirited Away"
2026-10-24 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come watch a Studio Ghibli classic with the Teen Anime Club! During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits and where humans are changed into beasts. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the show!
For teens ages 12-17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Needlework Afternoon
2026-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-10-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Howard Gardner
2026-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Halloween Dance Party
2026-10-22 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us in your costume for our annual Halloween Dance Party! There will not be any tricks, only treats!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Technology giving you trouble? We’re here to help! Our Tech tutors will be available to help answer your questions about cellphones, laptops, tablets, and more – just bring your device and your questions. Call 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Adult Craft: Terracotta Pot Scarecrow
2026-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Create your own fall home decor.
Sign ups start on the first Friday that we are open on the month before the craft – Friday, September 4 at 10:00 AM.
Note: Please only sign up for one Terracotta Pot Scarecrow craft session. We want to have space for as many people to make one.

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Primary)
2026-10-22 12:30 - 13:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Edison Early Learning Center S. Abington Twp.
2026-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

St. Clare/St. Paul School (Main)
2026-10-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Socrates Cafe
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Socrates Cafe. these gatherings will bring people together from all walks of life to raise questions about, listen to, and discuss a topic chosen by the group that evening.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

SPL Book Club
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion about “Help Wanted” By Adelle Waldman.
This darkly humorous, sharply observed novel follows a big box store’s poorly paid workers as they take deliveries at 4 a.m., unpack goods, and concoct a plan to get their obnoxious boss promoted in order to create a management position for one of them.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby.

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

Needlework Night
2026-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Twisted Stitchers
2026-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Get twisted up in stitches in this new monthly craft program for adults! Experienced stitchers are welcome to work on their crochet and knitting projects together at the library, meet new people, and learn new tips and tricks. Registration for this program is required.

South Scranton Intermediate
2026-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Greater Scranton YMCA Olyphant
2026-10-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Movie: She Came to Me
2026-10-21 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 She Came to Me (Wednesday, October 21st): A composer (Peter Dinklage) with an unfinished opera, a spiritually conflicted psychiatrist (Anne Hathaway), and a free-spirited tugboat captain (Marisa Tomei) collide on an unpredictable voyage into uncharted waters in writer-director Rebecca Miller’s enchanting romantic comedy. Rated R; 1 hr., 41 min.

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

Grief Group
2026-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Grief is a universal experience, but also an individual one. Join a Bereavement Coordinator from Residential Hospice to navigate grief at the Valley Community Library. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or any other type of grief, this group will be a safe place for you to navigate a difficult experience. Registration is required. This program will be held over a three-month block of bi-weekly sessions. The dates are below:
September 2 at 6:00 P.M.
September 16 at 2:00 P.M.
October 7 at 6:00 P.M.
October 21 at 2:00 P.M.
November 4 at 6:00 P.M.
November 18 at 2:00 P.M.

Needles & Hooks
2026-10-21 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 suggested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Central City Head Start
2026-10-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Yoga with Mindy
2026-10-21 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.
