Lackawanna County Library System

Book Club: Table for Two
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on “Table for Two” by Amor Towles, which consists of six short stories and a novella inspired by Towles’ personal experiences and creativity.
Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk, with digital copies potentially accessible via Libby or hoopladigital.com.

Danger Club: Slime Edition
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come join Ms. Meghan to make three kinds of slime and discover how they compare to one another.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Houseplant Myths and Tricks
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Kristin Armstrong of Peaches Greens will be at North Pocono Public Library to demystify houseplants and give helpful tricks for their care. Patrons will get to take home a houseplant.
Registration is required. There is a $7 registration fee.

Murder at the Roller Rink
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
It’s 1988, and the Podunk Roller Rink is filled with teens showing off their shoulder pads and mullets—but it’s a strangely-assorted group that seem resentful. The adults watching from the sidelines are equally mismatched: rink employees, retired roller derby pros, and the town prudes.
Suddenly, there is a scream. The body of Kevin Floosey, the new kid in town, has been found in the back hallway. It looks like someone strangled him with a leg warmer. Who could have done such a terrible thing to a guy who just wanted to dance… or is that really all he wanted?
There’s only one way to find out: play the game Murder at the Roller Rink! But hold onto your roller skates—the murderer may be YOU!
Registration is required. Costumes are encouraged. Any questions please e-mail Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Boba & Roll: Sweet Treats Edition
2024-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month patrons in grades 3-6 will join us in the kitchen to create yummy S’mores Sushi rolls and different flavors of bubble tea.
All supplies will be provided and registration is required.

Fall Leaf Pottery Dish
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Paulina of Experience Pottery will be at North Pocono Public Library for a special fall pottery project! Participants will use hand-building techniques to create their own pottery fall leaf dish, from molding to painting to decorating. Your experience includes all materials and processes: pottery experience, paint/glazing, tools, and firing to make your piece food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
After the event, pieces will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing. Finished pieces will be available at the library for pickup (allow 4 weeks for processing).
Please arrive ten minutes to the event in clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Also remember to remove all jewelry from your wrists and fingers before we begin.
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that you will create the exact shape and result from the pottery piece in the sample images you will see. We will make every effort to work with you to create the shape of handcrafted pottery you desire, but remember that each piece will look different in shape and size depending on what you create. Every piece will be beautiful since it will be made by you! All of your creative energy will be embedded to enjoy for a lifetime! Note that unexpected things can happen during the pottery-making process, and the material can react in unexpected ways. While we will take every precaution to achieve a successful piece, clay can break during drying, transportation, or firing. If your handcrafted pottery doesn’t get completed, you will receive a handcrafted pottery piece made by artisan.
Registration is required. There is a $25 program fee.

Halloween Stories and Signs
2024-10-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for Halloween themed stories and signs. In partnership with the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and our Adult ASL students. Recommended for ages birth-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Novel-Tea
2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
An afternoon tea for book lovers.
Read any good horrors or mysteries lately? Bring your recommendations to this Spooky Novel-Tea!
Relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading while getting recommendations from others (does not have to be horror-themed.) A variety of teas will be served.
Registration is appreciated.

Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
It will be a superhero adventure for our next Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

Pumpkin Painting Party
2024-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, October 19 at 12:30 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join us for pumpkin painting sponsored by the Wright Center! All supplies will be provided as well as hot dogs, chips, and water for the children. Children of all ages welcome.
Registration is required.

Sundays with Friends: P.T. Reptiles
2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Meet, touch, hold, and experience many different kinds of animals! Kids of all ages are invited to the Library to learn more about alligators, snakes, scorpions, and more during this interactive event with P.T. Reptiles.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

NEPA Snapshots Photo Submission
2024-10-21 - 2024-11-07 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Share a photo with us, and we’ll print and mat your images for display!
Do you love taking photographs? If so, this is the program for you! Send us your best FALL photos from all over Northeast Pennsylvania and we will display them from November 14th-November 17th at the Albright Memorial Library. Please send us your photo by November 7th so we can have time to mat your photo. We ask for one photo only.
Email photos to msoden@albright.org by November 7th. Your email should include your name and the location where the photo was taken.

Breakfast Book Club
2024-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, October 21 at 10:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in the community room for a discussion of October’s selection — The Strange in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom.

Introduction to AtoZ Database
2024-10-21 11:30 - 12:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This webinar is being lead by AtoZ professionals and will give the participants an overview of what AtoZ does. AtoZdatabases is the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database. The database includes 30 million business & executive profiles, over 240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, over 7 million real-time job listings, 2 Million new businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over 12 million new movers, 2 million new homeowners, and much more. The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, background searches, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities.

Maker Monday: Fall Yarn Gnomes
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | PA
Join us for Maker Monday and participate in our interactive crafting session! In this program, we will create charming fall gnomes using yarn.
To attend this class, registration is mandatory. Fortunately, the supplies are provided and there is no cost to participate.
For more information contact Tina via email at cthomas@albright.org or by phone at 570-348-3000 ext 3001.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2024-10-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-22 13:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Preschool Stories: Taco Tuesday
2024-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, October 22 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth in the library for stories, songs, and a craft. This program is designed for children ages 3-5, but siblings are always welcome.
No registration is required to attend.

Woven Whispers: Macramé Ghost Workshop
2024-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 5:00 PM for a fun and spooky crafting session! In this program, participants will create their own ghostly figures using macramé techniques. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies will be provided. Get ready to knot, weave, and bring your ghostly creation to life just in time for Halloween!
Space is limited, and registration is required. Sign up today to reserve your spot for this hauntingly fun event!
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Book Page Pumpkin
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Decorate an Autumn themed pumpkin using book pages.
This craft is free but registration is required.
For teens and adults.

Proud to Be Me Storytime
2024-10-22 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Share songs and stories that celebrate acceptance, love, individuality, and a sense of belonging.

Family Event
Geared towards preschool to grade 4, but all ages are welcome.

Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Maker Tuesday: Fall Yarn Gnomes
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for Maker Tuesday and participate in our interactive crafting session! In this program, we will create charming fall gnomes using yarn.
To attend this class, registration is mandatory. Fortunately, the supplies are provided and there is no cost to participate.
For more information contact Tina via email at cthomas@albright.org or by phone at 570-348-3000 ext 3001.

Terrific Tales
2024-10-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-23 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! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

LEGO Construction Crew
2024-10-23 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided.
For grades K-4.
Please register.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

NKH Book Club at the YMCA
2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | YMCA, 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore, 18512, United States
Join Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library Book Club!
November: No book club this month.
December 11th: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Location: YMCA 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
Call 570-207-0764 to register.

Gilmore Girls Trivia Night
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, October 23 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Oy, with the poodles already!
Meet us at North Pocono Public Library for Gilmore Girls Trivia Night including coffee, snacks, and prizes! Register as a team or an individual and be paired with your team at the event.
Registration is required.

ABC Play with Me
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
A morning session will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

Halloween Storytime
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Get into the “spirit” of Halloween and hear a variety of the creepiest & silliest stories of the season!
Open to children of all ages. Registration requested.

ABC Play with Me
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
An evening session will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.
