Lackawanna County Library System

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries.
Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings.
Family Event
Sponsored by the Lackawanna County Library System.
Can’t make it? No worries! Ryan the BugMan will be visiting all the Lackawanna County Library System libraries throughout the week.

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-07-17 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

Mini Masterpieces
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 17 at 2:00 P.M.
(Teen Programming)
Create a miniature piece of art using your medium of choice on a 4″ x 4″ canvas. All materials will be provided. Everyone will be invited to a reception at the Everhart Museum where all mini works of art from every Lackawanna County Library will be displayed in a special exhibit in September.
Registration is required.

Coloring Club
2025-07-17 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come Color Your World and hang out with Ms. Meghan! Thursdays during SummerQuest we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For all ages. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-17 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge brings the colorful world of insects to the library. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings!
All ages are welcome to attend.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Bead the Room
2025-07-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For Ages 12 & Up
Add a pop of personality to your space with a custom beaded curtain square! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and string together your own pixel-style bead art, just like the adorable tomato sample shown. Choose from pre-made patterns or dream up your own design—fruits, animals, hearts, or anything in between!
We’ll provide all the beads, string, and tools you need, plus inspiration to help your project shine. Perfect for beginners and crafty pros alike.
✨ All supplies provided📌 Registration required
Any questions please reach out to Mary at Mgraham@albright.org

Tech Table
2025-07-17 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

Journaling for Magpies
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult & Teen Programming)
Do you like collecting mementos to cherish your memories? Need a stress-free, creative outlet? Join North Pocono Public Library’s junk journaling club! We get together monthly at the library to chat, craft, and create junk journal spreads. We will have a few materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your own journal and materials.
No Registration is Required.

Chocoholics Delight: Taste Test Chocolates From Around the World
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join library staff in sampling chocolates from around the world. Spend time discussing your favorite pieces and one winner will take home some chocolate.

Bottle Cap Art
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly art where project where you’ll turn everyday bottle caps into vibrant piece of floral artwork. Come make something beautiful—and sustainable! Intended for adults 18+. Fee of $15.00 covers all material needed. Registration is required.

Teen Creator Lab
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for the Recycled Art Challenge! Craft cities out of paper towel rolls, ladybugs from water bottle caps, owls using old newspapers and more in the latest installment of our Teen Creator Lab.
This program is for teen ages 12-18.

Dog Man Day
2025-07-18 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us for Dog Man Day! Get to know Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man through crafts and activities at our all-day event!

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-07-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-18 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! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Ryan the Bugman
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
with Ryan the Bugman All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Contact 570-562-1234.

Storytime
2025-07-18 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Meet & Greet @ Nancy Kay Holmes Branch
2025-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System’s Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle’s features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile’s services.

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2025-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us every Friday for picnics on the lawn of the library! Bring your lunches, and we will supply blankets to sit on!
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects
2025-07-18 13:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan “The BugMan” Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings.

All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2025-07-18 15:00 | 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

Cottagecore Door Craft
2025-07-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Create a little Cottagecore décor with a fairy/gnome/hobbit door!
For teens and adults. Registration is required.

The Colorful World of Bugs
2025-07-18 15:30 - 16:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 18 at 3:30 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Experience the world of entomology like never before as we learn how bugs use color to survive. Everyone will have the opportunity to touch and hold the live insects Ryan brings to North Pocono Public Library!
Registration is Required.

The Wild Robot Family Movie Night
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we watch The Wild Robot movie and enjoy treats and snacks too! For all ages. Please register.

The Great Art Hunt!
2025-07-19 09:00 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Join North Pocono Public Library as we learn about famous artists by searching for their art in the children’s area all summer long during open hours.
Each week from June 20 until August 15, discover a new artist and earn a small prize for completing each hunt. For children of all ages.
No registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, July 19 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We’ll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep the fun going, we do ask for some level of commitments to maintain consistency within the game for our monthly meetings.
No registration is required.

Mini Painters' Day
2025-07-19 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Paint your own mini canvas to be displayed in our new Children’s Library Art Gallery! Painters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join us for a relaxing afternoon of colorful expression. Small canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Upside Down Art
2025-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Explore the process Michelangelo used to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel – lying on his back! We will create a similar scenario for our young artists to make masterpieces of their own. For grades K-12.
Registration is required.

Lego Club: Glasses Building Challenge
2025-07-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a special LEGO Club meeting where we invite you to decorate your own pair of glasses with LEGO! We’ll provide the glasses, and you’ll be invited to take home as many LEGO as you can fit on them. One pair per child, while supplies last.
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Color Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-21 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, July 21
(Youth Programming)
Pick up a special scavenger hunt bag at North Pocono Public Library’s front desk and take it home to have some colorful fun inside or out! Available while supplies last.
No registration is required.

Glass Bead Suncatchers
2025-07-21 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Monday, July 21
(Teen Programming)
Teens are invited to stop by North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft project to make at home. Craft kits will be available all week while supplies last.
No registration is required.
