Lackawanna County Library System

Book Club: We Solve Murders
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. A retired detective and his adrenaline-seeking daughter-in-law team up to solve a thrilling murder mystery, racing around the world to stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk, and digital versions may also be available through Libby or hoopladigital.com.

Festival of Stories Project Meeting
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
The Festival of Stories is coming August 1st! Kids entering grades 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12 can participate in art, acting, writing, and/or trivia. Need help getting started or want to work with your team on your project? We’re here to help! We’ll have space and materials available to help you with your project. Please register so that we know how much space is needed. Questions? Email nburke@albright.org for grades 4-5 and 6-8 or mgraham@albright.org for grades 9-12.

Festival of Stories Weekly Meetings
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come learn about this new Lackawanna County Library System event that will take place on August 1! There are a variety of ways kids can participate: art, acting, writing, or trivia. Join us each week to work on your projects or prepare for trivia!
For grades 4 through 12. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Play-Doh Free Play
2025-06-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun!
Ages 3+
No Registration Required
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Movie: I'm Still Here
2025-06-18 14:00 - 16:20 | 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 “I’m Still here,” A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act. Winner of the 2024 Oscar for Best International Film. Portuguese with English subtitles.

Learn to Crochet - Teen Edition
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Calling all teens (ages 13–17)! Join our fun, hands-on workshop where our awesome instructors will teach you the basics of crochet. You’ll learn simple stitches you can use to make cool, handmade creations. Yarn and hooks will be avaiable but registration is requested. Contact 570-562-1234.

Our Fish Friends in Pennsylvania
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Curious about the fish that call our local lakes and streams home?
Join us for an exciting visit from David of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission! He’ll introduce us to the fascinating fish species found right in our own backyard and share fun facts about their habitats and behaviors. Ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Little Builders' Party
2025-06-18 11:30, 2025-06-17 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more!
Join us for the Little Builder’s Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session.
For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Baby Bounce
2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun!
This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Terrific Tales
2025-06-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Knot Another Stitch
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

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Diamond Painting: Landscape Coaster
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Relieve some stress with us as you create your own sparkle-studded art! We will learn about diamond painting as we place tiny diamonds on our coaster canvas to create a coaster with a landscape design. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

The 5:30 Society
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Ease into the evening with a literary discussion with the 5:30 Society. The society will meet on the third Tuesday of each month in North Pocono Public Library’s living room. For June’s installment, they will be reading Beach Read by Emily Henry.
No registration is required.

Family Place: Play and Learn Series
2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
This five-part series for families with children ages 0-3, is designed to help your little ones play, move, socialize, and use their imagination. Meet families, explore toys, make crafts, and talk with community professionals on hand to answer your questions in this fun and informal setting.
Please register for the entire series at the Carbondale Public Library, 570-282-4281. Siblings under five are welcome and do not need to be registered.
A PA Forward Initiative promoting Basic Literacy.

Tech Table
2025-06-17 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

The Liars Lounge
2025-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Teens (12-17) can join us for a night of secrets and summer vibes where participants will receive a box set of We Were Liars and Family of Liars, enjoy themed crafts, share food, and dive into the twisted world of the Sinclair family.
Please call the Library or email Mary mgraham@albright.org to register

Pocono Writers' Group
2025-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Writers of all skill and experience levels are invited to gather with creatives alike to discuss and share their current projects and ideas, extend their support through helpful advice and constructive critique, and motivate each other through the writing process. This group will gather in North Pocono Public Library’s Community Room every third Tuesday of the month.

Food Fun
2025-06-17 16:00 - 16:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us as we have some fun with our food! For children entering grades 1 through grade 4 in fall 2025. Please register.

Houdini Museum Magic Show
2025-06-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join our friends from the local Houdini Museum for a wonderful, colorful, spectacular magic show!
Ages 4+
Register:

Stop by
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

Lego League
2025-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks!
Bring your imagination!

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-06-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-17 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: Ice Cream
2025-06-17 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, June 17 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.

Paws to Read
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you like dogs? How about reading? Well, we have a program just for you! Join us on the third Monday of the month to meet our therapy dogs and read them your favorite story. Registration is suggested and can be done by visiting or calling the library at 570-562-1234. Ages 4 and up.

Cookbook Club
2025-06-16 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 Flavor of Waverly.” 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.

Family Place Play Time
2025-06-16 18:00, 2025-06-16 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

Drop-by Knitting Instruction
2025-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bonnie is available to help you learn how to knit or just brush up on your skills.
How to register:

In Person
Online
Call 570-207-0764

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