Lackawanna County Library System

Library Closed
2026-10-12 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The Taylor Community Library is closed today.

Library Closed
2026-10-12 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

Walkthrough with the Artist- Grace Waltos
2026-10-10 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Walkthrough our current art exhibit, “Simply Grace” with artist Grace Waltos and hear about the inspiration behind each of her pieces on display at the Library. This exhibition features fantastical illustrations, playful characters, and dreamlike imagery that invite viewers to see the familiar through a lens of curiosity, creativity, and wonder.

Halloween Slime!
2026-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The time has come for the terror of parents everywhere: SLIIIIIIIIIIIIME! We will have a drop-in spooky slime event where the kids will get their very own Halloween slime to take home with them! We’ll also go over the chemistry of slime so we know how it works and how we can use it for fun Halloween decorations!

Danger Club: Apple Oxidation
2026-10-10 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ever wonder why apples turn brown after they’ve been cut open? It is called oxidation, and it is the same process that causes metal to rust when it gets wet! There are ways to slow down this process though, and the Danger Club is going to experiment to see if putting apple slices in some different solutions will slow down oxidation. While we are waiting for our apples to turn brown (or not!) we will taste a variety of types of apples and tally up our favorites.
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Teen Game Night: Beginners' Guide to D&D
2026-10-10 12:00 | 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

Needlework Afternoon
2026-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-10-09 11:00 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, October 9 at 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-10-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-09 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Dragon StoryTime!
2026-10-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
We will sing, play, and make friends together. Ages 0-5.

Block Party
2026-10-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Build friendships while you build with blocks and other fun toys at the library! Play, experiment, and discover with building toys for little and big kids alike. For kids of all ages. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to register.

Storytime
2026-10-09 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-10-09 10:00 - 10:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, October 9 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required.

Tri-Star Academy Blakely
2026-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Teen Cinema Club: Beetlejuice
2026-10-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Watch the classic horror comedy film Beetlejuice at this month’s Teen Cinema Club. After their unexpected demises, a deceased couple decides to get rid of the new inhabitants of their home by hiring the erratic and rude ghost Beetlejuice, unaware of his less-than-ideal reputation and methods.
This program is for teens ages 12-18
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Cutesy Owl Art
2026-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join an art instructor from Spirited Art for a fun, creative painting experience! Create your own cute and colorful owl artwork, with the optional challenge of giving your owl a fun costume.
For ages 8-12.
Registration is required. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
To register please choose the number of children in the guest count so we have an accurate number of participants we are expecting.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-10-08 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! 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 570-562-1234 to schedule your appointment. Sponsored by United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

Prescott Elementary
2026-10-08 12:30 - 13:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Little Farmers
2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Preschool children (ages 3-6) are invited to learn about farms and farm animals in this fun and interactive program led by Kristin Armstrong of Lackawanna County 4-H at North Pocono Public Library.
Registration is required.

Neil Armstrong
2026-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Grief Group
2026-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Grief is a universal experience, but also an individual one. Join a Bereavement Coordinator from Residential Hospice to navigate grief at the Valley Community Library. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or any other type of grief, this group will be a safe place for you to navigate a difficult experience. Registration is required. This program will be held over a three-month block of bi-weekly sessions. The dates are below:
September 2 at 6:00 P.M.
September 16 at 2:00 P.M.
October 7 at 6:00 P.M.
October 21 at 2:00 P.M.
November 4 at 6:00 P.M.
November 18 at 2:00 P.M.

Video Game Club: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
2026-10-07 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Jump and climb your way through over 130 puzzling levels as Mario to retrieve the Mini-Marios stolen by Donkey Kong. Help Ms. Meghan and the video game club to solve the puzzles and rescue the Mini Marios!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Pottery Workshop: Monster Pots
2026-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own Monster Pots with pinching and molding techniques. You’ll create your own pots from clay, customize the shape and size and colors. 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 call 570-348-3000 ext 3019.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000

Ahhhhh! The Scream- Guided Painting Workshop
2026-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Brian Tresca, Expressive Arts Facilitator, from Lone Goat Studio for an interactive art workshop exploring Edvard Munch’s iconic painting The Scream. Learn how this famous piece became a symbol of modern anxiety, then create your own version of the painting as a way to explore self-expression and creativity. No art experience is necessary. Registration required in person. $25 Materials Fee due via cash or check at the time of in person registration. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Chalk Transfer for Beginners
2026-10-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn how to create one-of-a-kind art using reusable transfers and chalk or ink on a variety of different surfaces.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Genealogy Club
2026-10-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Come join our group of genealogists and learn about the free resources available at the library to use on your search. All levels welcome. Feel free to bring tech devices or borrow a laptop at the front desk. Meets on the First Wednesday of the Month.

Movie: Toy Story 5
2026-10-07 14:00 - 15:45 | 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 Toy Story 5(Wednesday, October 7th): Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head-to-head with an all-new threat to playtime: technology. Rated PG; 1 hr., 42 min.

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

Needles & Hooks
2026-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn? Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Oak Hill Senior Apartments
2026-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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: Oak Street, Taylor
