Lackawanna County Library System

Adult Gaming Club
2025-07-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, this club is a venue for finding and getting together with fellow players. Join us for a summer of the Nintendo Switch, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. You’re welcome to bring your own device or use ours at this club open to 18+. Drop-ins welcome.

Read to Dogs
2025-07-14 17:45 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, July 14 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-07-14 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We know that Kindergarten is a big adjustment for everyone in the family! Join us for this six-week series, where children will practice activities they will need to know in Kindergarten, like sitting politely for circle time, imaginative play activities, and daily school routines all in a fun, welcoming setting! All activities will be centered around a theme that is aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills.
For children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mini Masterpieces
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Attention all teens! Ready to showcase your creativity? Join us for this countywide art program where you can create a Mini Masterpiece to be featured at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art in September! Don’t miss the chance to have your artwork on display and be part of something special. Registration is required. Contact the library at 570-562-1234.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-07-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-15 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.

Art in the Park
2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Covington Park, 307 Winship Road, Moscow, PA, 18444, United States
Tuesday, July 15 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth outside at Covington Park for an art project and a story walk.
No registration is required.
Covington Park
307 Winship Road
Moscow, PA 18444

Kids Dig It
2025-07-15 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesdays during SummerQuest at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join us in North Pocono Public Library’s community room for stories and songs, followed by hands-on fun with community gardeners from The Garden Project.
Registration is required.

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-07-15 11:30, 2025-07-16 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1-3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego League
2025-07-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks!
Bring your imagination!

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-07-15 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun.
For kids ages 3 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Salt Art
2025-07-15 16:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know you could make art with simple salt you have at home? That is what Japanese artist Yamamoto Motoi does. Come learn about his art style and let’s make some artwork out of salt ourselves!
For kids in kindergarten and older.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Food Fun
2025-07-15 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For children entering grades 1 through grade 4 in fall 2025. Please register.

Pocono Writer's Group
2025-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 15 at 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Writers of all skill and experience levels are invited to gather with creatives alike to discuss and share their current projects and ideas, extend their support through helpful advice and constructive critique, and motivate each other through the writing process. This group will gather in North Pocono Public Library’s Community Room every third Tuesday of the month.

Puzzle Swap
2025-07-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Swap your old puzzles for new-to-you ones at our Puzzle Swap! To participate, drop off puzzles at the Albright Memorial Library from July 1st to July 15th to receive swap tickets, or bring your puzzles on the event night. We welcome gently used puzzles of any size and piece count, in their original boxes and complete with no missing pieces. Feel free to drop in any time during the event to discover a new puzzle to bring home – no registration required.

Tech Table
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Tech Table is designed to help patrons who need one-on-one assistance using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Participants are encouraged to bring specific problems about a technical problem including trouble using an app, slow or malfunctioning technology, or questions about privacy, settings, or security.
No registration is required; appointments are limited to 20-minute sessions, and patrons will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3038

Cruise into Kindergarten
2025-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration and supports School Readiness. Registration is required.

The 5:30 Society
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, July 15 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Ease into the evening with a literary discussion with the 5:30 Society. The society will meet on the third Tuesday of each month in North Pocono Public Library’s living room. For July’s installment, they will be reading The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn.
No registration is required.

Summertime Funtime
2025-07-15 18:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary for gardening, crafts, games, and other fun activities. Ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Mini Masterpieces at Abington
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens ages 12 and up are invited to join us at the Library to create their own Mini Masterpiece that will be on display at the Everhart Museum during the month of September.
Space is limited so please register.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org. If the event is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Knot Another Stitch
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

Terrific Tales
2025-07-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-16 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.

Toddler Splash & Play
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
For ages 1-3. Cool off with some water fun in North Pocono Public Library’s backyard as we splash, scoop, dump, and play. Come prepared to get wet! We recommend a towel, second outfit, or both. This event is weather permitting.
Registration is required.

Baby Bounce
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun!
This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Wine Glass Painting
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Linda McCain as she walks you through the process of painting a stemless wine glass using acrylic paint and a polycyclic topcoat.
Wednesday, July 16th from 11:00A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
This class is for adults and there is a $3 materials fee.
Email: jdetter@albright.org with questions.

Movie: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
2025-07-16 14:00 - 16:10 | 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 “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.

School Readiness Storytime
2025-07-16 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning!
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
2nd Graders are welcome.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Festival of Stories Weekly Meetings
2025-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event that will take place on August 1! There are a variety of ways kids can participate: art, acting, writing, or trivia. Join us each week to work on your projects or prepare for trivia!
For grades 4 through 12. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
