Lackawanna County Library System

Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults
2025-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Circulation Department, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get a DIY craft kit for home at the Albright Memorial Library to Make your own flower frog to neatly arrange & display a bouquet of flowers!
Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting June 2nd and will be available while supplies last.
(limit of 2 kits per card per month)
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Macrame Keychain Grab & Go
2025-06-02 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, June 2
(Adult Programming)
Stop by North Pocono Public Library to pick up a macrame keychain kit! Kits will be available while supplies last with all materials and instructions included.
No registration is required.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-06-02 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping; using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

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

Knot Sew Fast Crafter's Club
2025-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Adults of all skill levels welcome! Work on your own projects while sharing secrets, hints, and patterns with like-minded crafters.
The Crafter’s Club will meet on the first Monday of the month.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Water Play
2025-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our sprinklers will be available outside every Monday.
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Tummy Time Tots
2025-06-02 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Help your babies develop their gross motor skills. We will have different sensory activities to make tummy time fun for our youngest library littles!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Family Place Play Time
2025-06-02 15:00, 2025-06-02 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an opportunity to meet with experts in various fields of child development while enjoying interactive play with your little ones. Each week, members of the community will be available to answer any questions and ease your concerns about your child’s early development, all while playing and having fun together in a family-friendly environment.
Intended for ages 1 through 3, but siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-06-02 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

Fashion & Florals
2025-06-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Cara Colombo will lead teens (12-17) in a class utilizing silk flowers and illustrator markers to create fashionable illustrations. All supplies are provided.

Adult Gaming Club
2025-06-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, this club is a venue for finding and getting together with fellow players. Join us for a summer of the Nintendo Switch, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own device or use ours at this club open to 18+. Drop-ins welcome.

Make a Zipper Pouch with our B.A.M. Quilting Group
2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Barbara H for our B.A.M. (Beginners and More) Quilting Group as they make a Zipper Pouch. Basic quilting knowledge is required as well as a sewing machine. A materials list to purchase will be provided after registration. Registration is limited and required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org for more information.

Abington Community Library Board Meeting
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Abington Community Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Ryon Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Preschool Stories: Shapes
2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, June 3 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
2025-06-03 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!

Tech Table
2025-06-03 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

Family Place: Play and Learn Series
2025-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This five-part series for families with children ages 0-3, is designed to help your little ones play, move, socialize, and use their imagination. Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals on hand to answer your questions in this fun and informal setting.
Please register for the entire series at the Carbondale Public Library, 570-282-4281. Siblings under five are welcome and do not need to be registered.
A PA Forward Initiative promoting Basic Literacy.

Knot Another Stitch
2025-06-03 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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Block Party
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 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! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Baby Bounce
2025-06-04 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.

Preschool Prom
2025-06-04 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Wear your fanciest clothes for a very special event filled with singing and dancing! Grown-ups are encouraged to dress up, too!
For preschoolers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie: The Last Showgirl
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 “The Last Showgirl,” A seasoned showgirl (Pamela Anderson) must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-06-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun!
Ages 3+
No Registration Required
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Festival of Stories Weekly Meetings
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event that will take place on August 1! There are a variety of ways kids can participate: art, acting, writing, or trivia. Join us each week to work on your projects or prepare for trivia!
For grades 4 through 12. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cookbook Club
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Try new recipes and enjoy them with friends!
This month, the cookbook we’re using to make delicious dishes is TBD. Participants will peruse the book when they register in person at North Pocono Public Library’s circulation desk and select a recipe to make for our collective feast. No duplicate recipes! We will provide a copy of the recipe to take home. Please follow all food safety procedures when preparing your dish.
Registration is required in person.

Staffordshire Dogs: Watercolor Workshop
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor piece inspired by Staffordshire Dogs. This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this vibrant design. $15 Materials Fee. Registration required. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.

Grab & Go: Sweet Summer Sign
2025-06-05 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, June 5
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This month, we’re making signs to celebrate the start of summer. For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
Registration is not required.

Music Movement and Me
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and bubbles too! The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Stories with Community Helpers: Author Andrew Tolan
2025-06-05 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special story time with local author Andrew Tolan! He will read and discuss his book “Finley the Fuzz.” Each child will receive a free, signed copy of the book to keep!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teddy Bears' Picnic
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed friend or doll and join us for an outdoor story time and picnic!
(Will be held indoors if the weather is uncooperative.)
