Lackawanna County Library System

Needles & Hooks
2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Mexican Train Dominoes
2026-10-14 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesdays at 12:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Come play Mexican Train Dominoes!
Experience the thrill of the tiles with friends at North Pocono Public Library every Wednesday.
No registration is required.

North Pocono Senior Center
2026-10-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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.

Yoga with Mindy
2026-10-14 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Academy II Apartments
2026-10-14 10:15 - 11:15 | 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: 202 Academy Street, Moscow

St. Mary’s Villa Residence
2026-10-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 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: 1 Pioneer Place, Elmhurst

Elementary Explorers
2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
We’re back for the school year with a cool new name! (Previously known as School-Age Fun Time – still the same great program!) Join Miss Mary to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up.

Bangor Heights
2026-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is open to all members of the community. 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: Kelly Avenue & Mary Street, Scranton

Our Lady of Peace Residence
2026-10-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 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: 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton

Geneva House
2026-10-13 11:15 - 12:15 | 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: 323 Adams Avenue, Scranton

Tummy Time
2026-10-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Tummy Time
Tuesday, October 13th
10:30 A.M.
Help your babies develop their gross motor skills at Tummy Time. We will have different sensory activities to make tummy time fun for our youngest library littles! Program supplies are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Valley Community Library.
For babies practicing tummy time and their caregivers. Registration is required.

Preschool Stories: Candy
2026-10-13 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, October 13 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft for North Pocono Public Library. This program is designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Block Party
2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys. For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Gino Merli Veterans Center
2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
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: Penn Avenue, Scranton

Book Lovers' Book Club: "The Stranger"
2026-10-13 10:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us each month as we gather to discuss interesting and engaging books! October’s selection is The Stranger by Albert Camus: a classic novella about an apathetic, ordinary man who is unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder. Stop by for a copy at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library today!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Family Place Play Time
2026-10-12 18:00, 2026-10-12 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an opportunity to meet with experts in various fields of child development while enjoying interactive play with your little ones. Each week, members of the community will be available to answer any questions and ease your concerns about your child’s early development, all while playing and having fun together in a family-friendly environment.
Intended for ages 1 through 3, but siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Monday Book Club
2026-10-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Start your week off with a stimulating book discussion! The Monday Book Club meets the second Monday of each month and reads a mix of non-fiction, classic, and contemporary literature. For adults.

Monthly Selections:
September- “The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge” by David McCullough
October- “The Baron in the Trees” by Italo Calvino
November- “The First Witch of Boston: A Novel” by Andrea Catalano
December- “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy
January- “A Short History of the World in 50 Failures” by Ben Gazur
February- “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
March- “Homegoing: A Novel” by Yaa Gyasi
April- “My Oxford Year: A Novel” by Julia Whelan
May- “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict

Art Explorers
2026-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity at our monthly (2nd Monday) art class! Each month, we’ll explore a different artist and/or art technique while creating your own unique masterpiece. Discover new materials, learn creative skills, and have fun expressing yourself through art.
For Ages 5-11
Must be in at least Kindergarten
Registration is required. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Green Ridge Senior Apartments
2026-10-12 14:15 - 15:00 | PA
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: Dickson Avenue, Scranton

Dunmore Treasure House
2026-10-12 10:45 - 11:45 | 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.

Trinity Child Care Center
2026-10-12 09:45 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

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 | 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.

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 | 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.

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.
