Lackawanna County Library System

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-09-15 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Book Sale: Friends of the Scranton Public Library
2026-09-15 10:00 - 18:30 | PA
Book Sale: Friends fo the Scranton Public Library

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a community Book Sale from Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, September 19, featuring a wide assortment of affordable, pre-owned items for readers and collectors of all ages.
Sale hours

Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Located outside Crunch Fitness @ Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Browse a rotating selection of:

Pre-owned books for all ages and interests
DVDs
Puzzles
And more

Saturday specials

Fill a Friends tote bag for $5.00
Teachers and non-profits: select books available for free (Saturday only)

Always in Stitches
2026-09-15 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.

Gino Merli Veterans Center
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Location: Penn Avenue, Scranton

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-09-15 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

National Voter Registration Day
2026-09-15 09:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop by the Library for National Voter Registration Day. Our staff will be available to help you register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling location, and sign up for mail-in or absentee voting.
The last day to register to vote before the November 3 election will be Monday, October 19, 2026.
Registering to vote at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
Checking your voter registration status at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
Finding your polling location at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/pollingplaceinfo.aspx
Signing up for mail-in/absentee voting at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/onlineabsenteeapplication/#/OnlineMailInBegin
No appointment is needed. Just drop in.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament
2026-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for the Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Test your skills, compete against fellow gamers, and see who emerges victorious. Controllers will be available, but feel free to bring your own.
A $75.00 Game Stop gift card will be awarded to the Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Champion.
Register online as a competitor. No registration is required for spectators. This program is for ages 18+
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Back To School BINGO for Teens
2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Kids and teens are welcome to join us for another BINGO night at the library! We have multiple amazing prizes, including an out-of-this-world bento box, a capybara water bottle, scented pencils, multicolor sticky notes, and more! Our event prizes were generously sponsored by the Friends of the Valley Community Library.
Kids ages 6-11 Games start at 5:00 P.M.
Teens ages 12-17 Games start at 6:00 P.M.
Space is limited and registration is required.

Family Place Play Time
2026-09-14 18:00, 2026-09-14 15:00 | 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

Read to Dogs
2026-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 14 at 5:30 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Practice your reading skills with certified therapy dogs at North Pocono Public Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Monday Book Club
2026-09-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Start your week off with a stimulating book discussion! The Monday Book Club meets the second Monday of each month and reads a mix of non-fiction, classic, and contemporary literature. For adults.

Monthly Selections:
September- “The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge” by David McCullough
October- “The Baron in the Trees” by Italo Calvino
November- “The First Witch of Boston: A Novel” by Andrea Catalano
December- “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy
January- “A Short History of the World in 50 Failures” by Ben Gazur
February- “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
March- “Homegoing: A Novel” by Yaa Gyasi
April- “My Oxford Year: A Novel” by Julia Whelan
May- “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict

Back To School BINGO for Kids
2026-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States

Art Explorers
2026-09-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity at our monthly (2nd Monday) art class! Each month, we’ll explore a different artist and/or art technique while creating your own unique masterpiece. Discover new materials, learn creative skills, and have fun expressing yourself through art.
For Ages 5-11
Must be in at least Kindergarten
Registration is required. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Teen Game Night: Beginners' Guide to D&D
2026-09-14 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn’t know where to start? Join us at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library for an introduction to D&D! Learn how to build your own characters and parties, as well as basic rules for the game! Snacks and drinks will be provided in preparation for your next fantastical journey!
For teens ages 12-17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Lego Club
2026-09-14 15:00 - 16:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 14 from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join fellow brick builders at North Pocono Public Library and enjoy free play with our LEGO blocks. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Families are welcome to drop in any time during the event hours.
No registration is required.

Green Ridge Senior Apartments
2026-09-14 14:15 - 15:00 | 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.
Location: Dickson Avenue, Scranton

Caring Hands
2026-09-14 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.

Digital Media Class
2026-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765.
Mondays and other days available.

Dunmore Treasure House
2026-09-14 10:45 - 11:45 | 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.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-09-14 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.
For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Moving Back Mondays: Lilo & Stitch Day
2026-09-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Patrons are invited to participate in passive activities relating to the Lilo & Stitch franchise.
This program is intended for children and their families.

Trinity Child Care Center
2026-09-14 09:45 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

The Bookworms Book Club
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Sundays with Friends: The Turtle Show
2026-09-13 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn all about turtles from expert Steve Woyce! This interactive and educational show features live turtles and tortoises from all around the world. Kids will learn about turtle habitats, diets, differences between each species, and lots of fun facts!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
Families with children of all ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Fandom Fanatics: Minecraft
2026-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Visit the library and make a themed craft, watch the movie, and have some themed snacks!
– Ages 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Epilogue
2026-09-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
With the tomb collapsing and the alienists on their heels, our brave adventurers must make haste on the way out of the ruins of La-Khassu-Birqu. Will they escape with riches, or will further danger await them as they return to the cities of the living?

Danger Club: Slime Lab
2026-09-12 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Welcome to Danger Club! If you are in 4th through 6th grade and haven’t discovered this program yet, now is the perfect time! Come to the library to make slime with cool mix-ins, scents, and colors, and Ms. Meghan will fill you in on what Danger Club is all about!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Fans Matinee: The Sapphires
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our movie group where fellow movie lovers meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2012 film, “The Sapphires.”
Set in 1968, this movie follows four talented young Australian girls as they learn about love, friendship, and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertains the US troops in Vietnam.
Register below. For adults.

Ornithology For Beginners
2026-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Our fine feathered friends are seen throughout the year, but sometimes it is difficult to see them up close. Students will get a personal look at our bird artifacts to discover the art of bird identification in the field. We’ll also touch upon the differences between birds of prey and songbirds, but also how their wing style affects their flight.
