Lackawanna County Library System

Five Nights at Freddy's: Fandom Fanatics
2025-12-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at Freddy’s Fazbear’s for a Survive the Night Scavenger Hunt. Will you survive the afternoon? Registration is required.

Lego Club
2025-12-28 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you!
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

CLOSING AT 4:00 P.M.
2025-12-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for the holiday season.

Babysitting Safety Course
2025-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
$35 per person.
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The program teaches how to get started with a business, working with parents and children, and key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips.
CPR/AED certification is recommended.

Little Gals & Pals
2025-12-29 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Caring Hands
2025-12-29 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.

First Friends
2025-12-29 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Family Game Night
2025-12-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an evening of fun! We will put all our board games out for some fun, friendly competition!
For families.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Always in Stitches
2025-12-30 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.

Code & Play Pop-Up Lab
2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Drop in between 10 AM and 12 PM to casually explore hands-on coding toys such as Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Dash & Dot, and more.
Recommended for kids ages 4-12.

Teddy Bears' Picnic with Cal & Newbery
2025-12-30 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your bears or favorite stuffed animals for a very special story time! We will even go on a bear hunt throughout the library!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mahjong
2025-12-30 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.

Trinity Child Care Center
2025-12-30 13:30 - 14:30 | PA

Teen Leadership Committee
2025-12-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Join our Teen Leadership Committee! Open to middle and high school students, this group is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the Library and the community. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. to plan exciting events, prep fun crafts, and assist with fundraising efforts. Get involved, develop leadership skills, and be part of something meaningful!
No registration required.
Email Kyler at Kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Novel Thoughts: "Skylar and the K-Pop Principal"
2025-12-30 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
It’s K-Pop Demon Hunters meets Freaky Friday in this month’s book: Skylar and the K-Pop Principal! Skylar has the chance to meet her K-Pop idols, but she is stuck in the body of her cranky 70-year-old principal! On December 16, we will explore the world of Korean snacks and culture, and, on December 30, we will explore the world of K-Pop music and make friendship bracelets!
Pick up your “Lit Loot,” including a free copy of the book, starting Monday, December 1!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed: New Year's
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 2026 to observe New Year’s.

Closed for holiday
2025-12-31 09:00 - 2026-01-03 21:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 through Saturday, January 3 in observance of the holiday.

Abington Christian Academy
2025-12-31 10:15 - 11:15 | PA

Noon Year's Eve! Countdown to 12:00 PM
2025-12-31 11:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We can’t believe it, but 2026 is about to begin! Let your littles join in all the fun without messing with bedtimes by celebrating the countdown to 12:00 noon with us! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, and, of course, countdown to 12:00!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed-New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Closed
2026-01-01 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library will be closed for New Year’s Day.

CLOSED
2026-01-01 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
North Pocono Public Library will be closed on New Years Day.

Scrabble Group
2026-01-01 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.

Thursdays Together
2026-01-01 12:30 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a chill weekly hangout at the Library! No agenda. No pressure. No registration. Just good vibes, great convos, and a seat waiting for you. Drop in anytime. Pull up a chair and stay as long as you’d like. Everyone’s welcome!

Acrobatics
2026-01-01 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Young people participating in these activities will be improving their acrobatics through participating in various intelligence-stimulating games. Young adults, ages 12-14 are welcome to join the fun! Acrobatics meets Thursdays at 5P.M.
Contact the library for more details (570-563-2014).

CLOSING AT 4:00
2026-01-02 09:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. for today.

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-01-02 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 10:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended 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 to attend.
