Lackawanna County Library System

Teen Trip to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Drive, Dalton, PA, 18414, United States
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes visit to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary! Teens will receive a private tour of the sanctuary, where they’ll meet the many rescued animals who now call this beautiful place home. From pigs to goats, cows to cats, each animal has a unique story to share.
In addition to connecting with the animals, teens will learn about the wide range of careers connected to animal care, advocacy, and sanctuary operations. This is a great opportunity for those interested in animals, environmental science, or nonprofit work to explore future career paths.
Space is limited and registration is required: https://indraloka.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/indraloka/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1858&
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org.
We will be meeting at Indraloka.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-05-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Storytime
2025-05-02 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. This storytime will have special guest readers from the University of Scranton!
Ages 2-6
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

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

Stamp n Swap
2025-05-01 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. Registration required. Register below.

Meet the Plants (Session 5)
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 P.M.
(For ages 9-15)
Engage with plants like you never have before! In this 6-week club, you’ll meet, experiment with, and take home a variety of plants while learning tips and tricks about their cultivation and care. This club will be led by plant expert, Kristin Armstrong, on behalf of Lackawanna County 4H.
Registration required. Please register in-person or by calling 570-842-4700.

Senior Scams Prevention
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dana Neely, an Education and Outreach Specialist from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, will be visiting the library to address the issue of fraud targeting the elderly community. Join us to learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Teen Game Night
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us to test out more role-playing games created and led by our newly trained teen Dungeon Masters. Continue your adventure or begin a new story in another one-shot campaign.

NKH Chess Club
2025-05-01 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you looking to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
Adults
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Movie Bingo
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In May, all of our prizes will be cinematic — win movie snacks, DVDs, and enter a raffle to win a pair of Cinemark tickets.
Registration is requried.

Music Movement and Me
2025-05-01 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. 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.

Grab & Go: Spring Bird Ornaments
2025-05-01 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, May 1
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This month , children of all ages can make Spring Bird Ornaments. For children of all ages.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Paulina Kuratnick who will instruct attendees in how to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Registration is required. For adults.

Pet First Aid
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
PAWsitively for the Animals will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to present a seminar on first aid care for dogs and cats. Participants will learn emergency readiness and first aid techniques, what looks “normal,” the basics of pet CPR, shock, choking, and seizures, and overlooked issues.
Registration is required.

An Evening of Scrabble
2025-04-30 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you love to play Scrabble? Or would you like to try your hand at this classic word game? Then, join us for an evening of Scrabble at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library.
Adults only.
How to register:

In person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

Doodle & Drizzle: Pancake Art
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tweens ages 8-12 can join us in the kitchen as we create pancake art.
Space is limited so please be sure to register.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Movie: The Apprentice
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:05 | 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 “The Apprentice,” The story of how a young Donald Trump started his real-estate business in 1970s and ’80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy M. Cohn. Nominated for 2 Academy Awards.

Harmony for Homeschoolers: Learn Violin
2025-04-30 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: Only register once for the whole series
Sign up today and start your musical journey! You only need to register once for the whole series.

Terrific Tales
2025-04-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-30 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! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-04-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Preschool Stories: April Showers
2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 29 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.

Capital Campaign Meeting
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 28 at 6:00 P.M.
There will be a Capital Campaign meeting in the community room of the library. This meeting is open to the public.

Cookbook Club
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from that month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection will be “The Moosewood Restaurant Table.” We recommend bringing to-go containers for any possible leftovers that might be available during the club. If you have any questions, please e-mail MRichardson@albright.org.

Garden Club
2025-04-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library Garden Club will be meeting on the following dates:
April 28 – Growing Tomatoes with Gary White
May 19 – Benefits of Native Plants and Birds
June 30 – Caring for Houseplants with Kristin Armstrong

Most programs are taught by Penn State Master Gardeners.
Registration is required.

Library Field Trip
2025-04-28 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 28 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This month, we’ll learn how the library works and get a peek behind the scenes!
Registration is required.

Sit & Stitch
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for North Pocono Public Library’s monthly yarn and string craft circle! All crafters, from knitting to crocheting to embroidery, are welcome to join for all or part of the meeting to work on their current projects and socialize with fellow creators.

The Curiosity Club: Seeds of Change
2025-04-26 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in April to celebrate Earth Day! We will plant seeds in peat pods that can be planted directly into the ground. Bring your own recyclable container to turn into a miniature greenhouse. We will practice reducing, reusing, and recycling plastics! “Seed” you there!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Namastay Awhile Yoga
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join Amy Lukeski, owner of Namastay Awhile Yoga + Wellness Studio, for a slow flow vinyasa style class at North Pocono Public Library. Vinyasa alone is characterized by stringing together postures to move seamlessly from one pose to another while focusing on the breath. The variable of Slow Flow Vinyasa helps us to develop a more balanced body with strength and focus on target areas. No two classes are alike and with Slow Flow Vinyasa we are able to mindfully work around injuries or limitations.”
Amy is a 200-RYT and recent graduate of 300-YTT/500-RYT who found her love of yoga through her own body limitations after several sports injuries. Her aim is to make sure everyone feels strong and confident in their body and what it is capable of. All levels and bodies welcome, always.
Registration is required here.
