Lackawanna County Library System

Always in Stitches
2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

NPPL Board Meeting - July 2026
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 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.

Caring Hands
2026-07-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.

Conversational Italian Class
2026-07-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Families Helping Families
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Constitution Alive!
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Bring the U.S. Constitution to life with Patriot Academy’s “Constitution Alive!” video course that offers an easy-to-understand view of our nation’s bedrock principles. Perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts. This is a 6-week course held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Valley Community Library from May 21 through June 25. Join facilitator Matt Zale to learn how the Constitution shapes your rights, freedoms, and daily life through videos and discussions. Register for a free workbook at patriotacademy.com. Questions can be directed to Matt Zale at 570-357-4517.

Scrabble Group
2026-07-23 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-16 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-09 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.

Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers are a Beekeeping group in (but not limited to) Lackawanna County. Our mission is to foster interest in backyard beekeeping and provide a forum for discussion among local beekeepers. Whether you are already a beekeeper, are interested in becoming a beekeeper, are interested in honeybees, or have land that you would like to use to help sponsor a beehive, then this is the place for you. Beekeeping and honey bee information is exchanged in an informal and friendly environment to help keep our honeybees (and other pollinators) healthy and thriving. Families welcome.

Mahjong
2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 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.

Well Read Readers Book Club
2026-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you enjoy reading and discussing thought-provoking nonfiction? Join our nonfiction book club! We meet on the third Monday of each month for engaging conversation and shared perspectives. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to become a member of this book group.

Insulin Pump Support Group
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are considering it. Meeting at the Library and on Zoom.

Mystery Book Club
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club where fellow sleuths gather to discuss twists, turns, and page-turners that keep us guessing until the very end.
The May selection for the Mystery Book Club is Elliot Roosevelt’s “Murder in the Lincoln Bedroom.”

Weekly Programs
2026-07-05 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
These are the programs happening weekly at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is not needed to attend these. Please contact the Carbondale Public Library for more information on any of these programs.
Monday: Movie Matinee @ 3:00 P.M. – Family-friendly movies shown after school.

Tuesday: Lego League @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with a variety of Lego sets provided by the library.

Wednesday: Baby Bounce @ 11:00 A.M. – Baby fun time with children up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 11:00 A.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Wednesday: Play Dough Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with the library’s play dough collection.

Thursday: Library Littles @ 11:00 A.M. – A fun and educational program geared to help pre-school-age children develop early-literacy and social skills.
Thursday: Building Buddies @ 12:00 P.M. – Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
Thursday: Color Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can relax and color in sheets with crayon, pencils, and markers.
Thursday: Trading Card Club @ 4:00 P.M. – A club to play and trade cards – primarily Magic: the Gathering.

Friday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 3:00 P.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.

Library Closed
2026-07-04 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Independence Day.
