Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale Preview
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1301 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Preview sale for Friends members. Join or renew your membership at the sale. Annual Friends membership is $10/individual or $15/family.
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!

Minecraft BINGO
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for the Minecraft movie with an evening of Minecraft BINGO fun!
For ages 6-11.
Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale
2025-04-05 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!

Knit a Clapotis (Clap-O-Tee)
2025-04-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Bonnie Strohl for this four week series and make a “Clapotis”, a knitted scarf-shawl.
Class will meet on Saturday April 5, 12, 26, & May 3 from 9:30-10:30 A.M.
Space is limited. Register once for the entire series.
This series is for individuals with basic knitting skills and experience.
The instructor will provide a list of materials for attendees to purchase and assess skill levels at the first class on April 5th.

Email: jdetter@albright.org with questions

Kids in the Kitchen
2025-04-05 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Our friends from the Junior League of Scranton will join us for a morning of culinary fun! Kids will learn about healthy snacks with stories and a hands-on cooking activity.
Intended for ages 3 through 6. Siblings welcome.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Get the Most from Your Garden
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Discover how to create a beautiful garden for landscaping or growing vegetables with the help of the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.

Easter Egg Hunt 2025
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 5 at 11:00 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Kids of all ages are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt inside North Pocono Public Library! Bring your own basket or bag to collect your eggs.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, call 570-842-4700 or visit in person.

Local Author: Charles Davis
2025-04-05 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet local author, Charles Davis, and enjoy a reading of his book The Adventures of Leo the Border Collie from PA: Leo Goes to New York.
No registration is required.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults
2025-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Circulation Department, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Get a DIY craft kit for home at the Albright Memorial Library to create your own beeswax wrap using a book-themed fabric! Each kit comes complete with all necessary materials and step-by-step instructions to make crafting a breeze.
Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting April 7th and will be available while supplies last.
(limit of 2 kits per card per month)
Did you miss out on the kit this month? Join our Maker newsletter and we’ll keep you up-to-date on upcoming classes and kits. Sign up here for the newsletter.

Creating a Chain
2025-04-07 09:00 - 19:00 | PA
Decorate a paper strip with patterns, doodles, your name, why you love the library, or whatever your heart desires. We will join them all together to make a chain of library love to celebrate National Library Week!
April 7-11, 2025 – During Library Hours

All Ages
No Registration Required

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Toddlers on the Move
2025-04-07 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.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Knot Sew Fast Crafter's Club
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Adults of all skill levels welcome! Work on your own projects while sharing secrets, hints, and patterns with like-minded crafters.
The Crafter’s Club will meet on the first Monday of the month.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.

Will Medicaid Take My House?
2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join estate planning attorney, Scott Lynett, for an informative session debunking common myths about protecting your home and assets from nursing home costs.
Learn the truth about Medicaid, long-term care planning, and legal strategies to safeguard your estate for your loved ones.
This program is free and open to all. For more information and to register, please call the Library.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Financial Literacy.

Discovery Seekers
2025-04-07 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
For Ages 5-10.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Skirmish Club
2025-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Searching for Skirmish friends or want to learn how to play tabletop skirmish war games for the first time? Visit North Pocono Public Library on the first and third Monday of each month to join our wargaming skirmish club!
Battle enemies and mythical monstrosities as you take on the role of a wily wizard commanding a Warband on the hunt for treasure! Shoot across the stars as captain of your own crew, fighting off pirate raiders and alien abominations! Strap on your six-shooter and gather up your posse of lawmen, cowboys, outlaws, and desperados for a trip to a wild west town brimming with action.

French Macarons
2025-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Zach Morgart-Filipski, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and owner of Zax Bakeshop, as he prepares traditional French Macarons!
Learn the difference between macarons and macaroons as well as the precise technique required for making this perfect French treat.
This is a demonstration and tasting class.

Little Book and Bake Shop Watercolor
2025-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
To celebrate National Library Week teens (ages 12-18) can participate in a watercolor class with instructor Cara Colombo. Teens will leave with a Little Book and Bake Shop watercolor piece.
Space is limited so please register. All supplies are provided.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org.

National Library Week Celebration! Cupcakes & Coloring
2025-04-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
All ages are invited to celebrate National Library Week with a treat – cupcakes! Drop in to grab a treat to go, or stay a while to color and chat with other library patrons as we show our appreciation for you.

Banned Book Bingo
2025-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join us for a fun and thought-provoking game of Banned Book Bingo as we celebrate National Library Week at the Taylor Community Library. Whether you’re a book lover, an advocate for free speech, or just looking for a fun way to participate in National Library Week, Banned Book Bingo is a unique opportunity to celebrate some of the books that have shaped our culture and show your support for libraries and the freedom to access information. Ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Preschool Stories: National Library Week
2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 8 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Kids Create
2025-04-08 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Instructor Mary Chache for a simple drawing class to learn some basics, as we are all “Drawn to the Library” for National Library Week!
Ages 7-12
How to Register:

In Person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Book Page Art
2025-04-08 16:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have you ever wondered what the library does with books that have been weeded from our collection? Celebrate National Library Week by creating your own book page pin wheel!
For kids in Grades 2 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Family Yoga
2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This free class offers a special time for children ages 4-9 and their grown-ups to connect and develop life-long skills of strength, coordination, and confidence through yoga poses, games, stories, and music.
There is no charge for this class but registration holds your space. Classes start on time and allows for a brief restroom and water break.
Instructor: Kerri from Kerri Berri Kids Yoga
Courtesy of the Julie Matylevicz Martin Fund.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Health Literacy.

Seeds of Change: April
2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
This month teens are working on their projects for the Electric City Flower Show.

Balanced Meals & Mindful Eating
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Have you heard of Mindful Eating?

Join Catalyst Nutrition and Training and VanWert Counseling & Wellness, LLC to learn about this thoughtful approach to food, the eating experience, and balanced meal planning.

For ages 18 and older.

$5 per person.

Terrific Tales
2025-04-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-09 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.

Harmony for Homeschoolers: Learn the Violin
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a special violin class led by talented teen violinist Saige! This four-week program is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Participants must bring their own violin. Registration is required for the first class only, and we hope to extend the program beyond four weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow through music!
📅 Duration: 4 weeks🎻 Requirement: Participants must bring their own violin📝 Registration: Required for the first class only
Sign up today and start your musical journey!

Movie: Mufasa: The Lion King
2025-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 “Mufasa: The Lion King”: Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Bookmark Bonanza
2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Kids can celebrate National Library Week by making their own bookmarks using the theme “What is a Library?” Kids can keep them, share them, trade them, however they would like. The Library will even laminate the bookmarks if desired.
Registration is required for this program. To register, please call the Library at 570-282-4281.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
