Lackawanna County Library System

School Age Funtime
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Knot Another Stitch
2026-05-05 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.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Terrific Tales
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-06 11:00 - 11:30 | 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 Community Helpers: Sprout Dental
2026-05-06 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special storytime with Sprout Dental! They will read us a story, talk about their jobs, and teach us how to take care of our teeth!
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

Toddlers on the Move
2026-05-06 11:30, 2026-05-07 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mexican Train Dominoes
2026-05-06 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.

Movie Fans Matinee: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
2026-05-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a matinee movie showing celebrating 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe. On Wednesday, May 6 we will be showing the film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”
The story follows showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw as they travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei’s fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers.
Register below.

Movie: Weapons
2026-05-06 14:00 - 16:15 | 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 “Weapons” (Wednesday, May 6th): A community searches for answers when 17 children mysteriously leave their homes in the middle of the night. Featuring Amy Madigan in her Oscar-winning performance as Aunt Gladys. Rated R; 2 hrs., 8 min.

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

Tinkering Teens
2026-05-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Teen crafter hobby groups every first Wednesday of the month. Teens are invited to work on their creations at the library with other hobbyists. Come crochet, embroider, paint, sculpt, and much more!
-Ages: 12+ (Teens Only)

NKH Chess Club
2026-05-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you want to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
For adults. Teens welcome with parent supervision.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Video Game Club: Sonic Racing Crossworlds
2026-05-06 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ready, Set, Warp! Race across 24 tracks and choose from 23 iconic Sonic characters. Warp to 15 crossworlds using Travel Rings and use unpredictability to your advantage as you change the landscape of each track!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Cookbook Club
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, May 6 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 The Vegetarian Student Cookbook by Ryland Small! 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.

Basic Tree Identification
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Nick Lee for a crash course in tree identification. We will cover several topics such as tree parts, life cycle, and environment that will help us to identify the trees in our community.
Feel free to bring in clippings of trees from your property for the group to identify. Registration required.

Intermediate Mother’s Day Pysanky Workshop
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for an Intermediate Mother’s Day Pysanky Workshop with instructor Tammy Budnovitch. This Pysanky class is for someone who has taken classes before. In this class you will write the design on your egg as well as learn other techniques. Please bring your kistka and beeswax to class. $25 Materials Fee. If registration is full, e-mail MRichardson@albright.org to be added to the waitlist or to see a picture of the project.

Grab & Go: Mother's Day Necklace
2026-05-07 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, May 7
(Children’s Programming)
Craft at Home!
Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month, we are making a necklace for Mother’s Day. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while supplies last.
No registration required.

Music Movement and Me
2026-05-07 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 through May. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. 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: Mayor Paige Cognetti
2026-05-07 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special storytime with Mayor Paige Cognetti! She will read us a story and discuss what it means to be mayor!
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

Gift Card Bingo
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Play Bingo at the Library!
Join us for Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In May, all of our prizes will be gift cards to local establishments!
Registration is required.

Library Littles: Teddy Bear Tea
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friends and join us for a story time about Teddy Bears. Afterward, we will have a Teddy Bear Tea Party!

Scrabble Group
2026-05-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-05-07 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! Join us every Thursday for free one-on-one tech tutoring! 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 570-343-1267 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Art Explorers
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
For ages 5-11, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Upcycled Origami Flowers
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we make beautiful origami flowers. You don’t need April showers for these May flowers, just book pages and glue. We provide all of the materials needed for each bloom you will create.
For adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Tech Table
2026-05-07 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

Pottery Workshop
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This class is currently filled.
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own sweet heart-handled mug with hand building techniques. You’ll create your own mug from clay, customize the shape and size, and add personal touches like stamps, names, or little messages. Make a meaningful keepsake with your mom to celebrate Mother’s Day, or make a special way to enjoy your own daily drinks! At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired so they are microwave-dishwasher and food safe.
The fee is $25 per person, which is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of registration.
To register contact: ejohnson@albright.org or call 570-348-3000 ext 3016
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Fairytale Storytime
2026-05-07 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
May is the month for flowers and fairy tales! Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and join us for this magical storytime, filled with songs, sparkles, and a special craft—your very own magic wand to decorate and take home!
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

Teen Game Night: Star Wars Trivia
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Test your Jedi knowledge at Star Wars Trivia Night. Small prizes will be awarded to the top contestants, so good luck, and may the Force be with you!

This program is designed for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18.

Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Stamp n Swap
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.
