Lackawanna County Library System

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | PA
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.

Stamp n Swap
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Game Night: Spooky Trivia
2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Start off Halloween festivities at Teen Spooky Trivia Night! From horror movies to scary novels, test your terrifying knowledge against other teens for a chance to win a chilling prize!Start off Halloween festivities at Teen Spooky Trivia Night! From horror movies to scary novels, test your terrifying knowledge against other teens for a chance to win a chilling prize!

Local Paranormal Hotspots
2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Start off the spooky season with Paranormal Investigator Eric Mintel, who will be hosting a fascinating presentation on Local Paranormal Hotspots. This program is for adults and requires registration.

Cookbook Club
2026-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the front desk. Make the recipe at home and bring your creation to the meeting. Everyone will discuss the recipes and try each other’s dishes. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Watercolor 101 with Ky Betts
2026-10-01 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
*** Please note that this program has filled. For more information, please contact the Library. ***
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Discovery Seekers
2026-10-01 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join your friends for fun, interactive STEM activities that bring math and science to life! Each month (1st Thursdays), we explore something new through exciting hands-on experiments or creative challenges.
For Ages 5-10
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.
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
2026-10-01 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.

Adult Color and Chat Afternoon
2026-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Relax and color while you chat with new friends.

Throop Civic Center
2026-10-01 13:15 - 14:15 | 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: 500 Sanderson Street, Throop

Scrabble Group
2026-10-01 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.

Little Gals and Pals
2026-10-01 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.

Little Visionaries Early Learning Center
2026-10-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Music Movement and Me
2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through December. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Abington Christian Academy
2026-10-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2026-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature our Board of Trustees member, Marie Robson, who will teach attendees how to prepare a Meatball Surprise. This will be a cooking and tasting demo.
$3 Materials Fee. Registration is required.

Book Club - Sept.
2026-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading Book of Lives: A Memoir by Margaret Atwood.

Paint Your Own Canvas Night
2026-09-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Create a painting on a blank or preprinted design canvas.
Registration opens the first Friday at 10:00 AM the month before, August 7 at 10:00 AM.

DIY Book Pumpkins
2026-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Learn how to make a pumpkin out of a paperback book simply by folding pages and adding some personal touches. We will supply all of the materials needed to add a bit of whimsy to your fall decor!
Intended for adults.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

The Bus for Us Storywalk®
2026-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy a leisurely outdoor stroll as while reading The Bus for Us by Suzanne Bloom together! Families are invited to follow along with the story exploring the excitement of waiting for the bus and discovering what might be coming along.
After the story, join us for a fun, hands-on craft activity inspired by the book.
You are invited to stop in any time between 4:00 and 6:00 PM.
Family Event
Geared towards children 2-5 and their families.

Please register. 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.

“The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.”

Canaan Street (Carbondale)
2026-09-30 14:30 - 15:15 | 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: Canaan Street, Carbondale

Movie: Stop! That! Train!
2026-09-30 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 Stop! That! Train! (Wednesday, September 30thh): Two train stewardess BFFs switch from a dull railway to the luxurious Glamazonian Express. During a massive storm, they must work with snooty first-class crew and President Gagwell to prevent disaster in LA. Rated R; 1 hr., 30 min.

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

Russell Park
2026-09-30 13:30 - 14:15 | PA
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.
Located: 11th Avenue, Carbondale

Needles & Hooks
2026-09-30 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.

Summit Garden Apartments
2026-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
Located: 155 Westgate Drive, Carbondale

Yoga with Mindy
2026-09-30 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.

Terrific Tales
2026-09-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Edison Early Learning Center
2026-09-30 10:45 - 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-09-30 10:30 | 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
