Lackawanna County Library System

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-04-21 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

Always in Stitches
2026-04-21 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.

Rainbow Slime Time
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Squeeze, squish, and mix your own rainbow colors to create your own bright slime to take home and enjoy!
For Grades 1-6. Registration is required.

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-21, 2026-04-20 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026
Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will be on Saturday, May 16.
Questions can be emailed to Jgreenfeder@albright.org or fcontreras@albright.org

B.A.M. Quilt Group- Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our B.A.M. Quilt Group for a 9 week class. Attendees must commit to the majority of the sessions. A materials list will be provided at the first session for attendees to purchase for class to work on their very own Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt. Basic sewing skills required. Registration is limited and required. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions you may have.

Paws To Read
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you like dogs? How about reading? Well, we have a program just for you! Meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234. Ages 4 and up.

The Curiosity Club: Peat Pot Planting
2026-04-20 18:00, 2026-04-18 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to celebrate Earth Day! We will plant seeds in peat pods that can be planted into the ground and seedlings in pots we will paint!
We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Adult Gaming Club
2026-04-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Our Gaming Club: A Gathering for All Players!
Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or enjoy unwinding with video games after work, our club provides a welcoming space to connect with fellow adult gamers. Join us for an evening of Nintendo Switch gaming, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and other titles. Bring your own console and games, or use our equipment. Drop-ins are always welcome!

Teen U.S. Eats
2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

A new program where we’ll make favorite family recipes and learn about oral history!

This month we’ll decorate our aprons and choose the recipe for May.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Cruise Into Kindergarten PM Session
2026-04-20 17:00 - 17:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 2
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Registration is Closed.
If program is full please email Mrs. Burke at nburke@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
A morning session will be offered 10:00 AM.

Teen Game Night: Exploding Kittens
2026-04-20 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come hang out and make some new friends at the Library for a fun game night! In this easy to learn and hilarious card game, you avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten by diffusing the kitten with laser pointers and catnip sandwiches! Snacks and drinks will be provided (without catnip)!

For teens ages 12 through 18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

First Friends
2026-04-20 15:00, 2026-04-18 10:30 | 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

Fischer Film Society
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 20 at 1:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Screen films with friends!
Enjoy a film with friends at North Pocono Public Library’s new movie club! Stay tuned to find out what we’re screening in April while eating popcorn and planning future screenings.
Registration is required.

Caring Hands
2026-04-20 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
2026-04-20 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.

Well Read Readers Book Club
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you enjoy reading and discussing thought-provoking nonfiction? Join our nonfiction book club! We meet on the third Monday of each month for engaging conversation and shared perspectives. Call the library at 570-562-1234 to become a member of this book group.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-04-20 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

Breakfast Book Club
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 20 at 10:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in North Pocono Public Library’s community room for a discussion of April’s selection — Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
No registration is required.

Cruise Into Kindergarten AM Session
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Week 2
Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities.
For ages 4-5.
You only need to register once for the whole series. Registration is Closed.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
An evening session will also be offered at 5:00 PM.

Lego Club
2026-04-19 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

Scranton School District Art Expo
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | PA
Join us at the library for a special weekend celebration of creativity and community! The Scranton Public is proud to host a two-day Student Art Expo featuring artwork from the talented students of the Scranton School District. This exhibit will highlight the incredible skill and imagination of young artists in our area. Bring your family and friends to explore the display and support local artistry. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours all weekend long.
Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

What R U Reading?: An Alternative Book Club
2026-04-18 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read.
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Midnight Theater Presents: Traveling Oddities Museum
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Take a journey through the bizarre and unusual with Geofferey Llewys’s collection of curiosities. Drop in any time during the program—no registration necessary.
Recommended for ages 13 and older.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Birdhouse Painting
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Gerri from the Wright Center will be providing wooden birdhouses to paint for the spring. Program is free but registration is required for supplies amounts.
-Ages: All Ages Welcome

Spring Book Sale
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Friends of the Valley Community Library’s Spring Book Sale will take place on Friday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Patrons may fill a provided bag on Saturday for $5 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be a special presale for Friends of the Library members only on Thursday, April 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Purchase a membership at the door for $10 individual/$15 families. The book sale will be held inside the library.
Items for sale include fiction and non-fiction books, young adult and children’s books, puzzles, and more! Prices vary from $0.25 to $2.00.
The Valley Community Library, a member of the Lackawanna County Library System, is located at 739 River St., Peckville, and serves residents in the valley area.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale
2026-04-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1301 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Browse through thousands of adult, teen, and children’s books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs. Prices $.25 – $2.00. Credit cards accepted. If possible, please bring your own bags for your purchases. Proceeds benefit the library through the purchase of new materials, programs, and much more!
