Lackawanna County Library System

Unearth Geology
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
There’s more to rocks than meets the eye! Become a rock detective and explore the fascinating world of geology. Discover how rocks are formed through the rock cycle, and learn what makes up different rock types and about their unique characteristics. Put your detective skills to the test with hands-on, interactive activities as you test and identify a variety of rocks.
Presented by the Pocono Environmental Education Center.
For ages 6-12
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Eagle Lake
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
Location: Eagle Lake Drive, Gouldsboro

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-07-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-24 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! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Wildlife Study
2026-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Are you interested in how animals survive in the wild? Join the Pocono Environmental Education Center for hands-on learning with animal pelts, skulls, and a live critter as we discover how animals adapt and co-exist. For school-age kids (and their siblings.) To register, call the library at 567-562-1234.

Storytime
2026-07-24 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

Toddler Time
2026-07-24 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at the North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required to attend.

Families Helping Families
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. No registration required.

Teen Mini-Masterpieces
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Attend the Scranton Public Library’s iteration of the county-wide Mini-Masterpieces program! Teens between 12-18 years old are invited to create art on tiny canvases to showcase at the Everhart Museum in the fall.
Albright Memorial Library
Technology Lab
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Clothing and the Civil War
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Please join the Scranton Public Library along with Emily Lance as we provide a brief overview of both northern and southern fashion trends during the Civil War. During the presentation they will discuss the impact of consumer culture and the rise of photography on fashion trends. The Lackawanna Historical Society will be providing samples of period clothing for attendees to view during the program.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-07-23 18:00, 2026-07-23 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

Tech Table
2026-07-23 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

Teen Game Night
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18

Join other teens in playing a variety of board and card games! Game night is held monthly on the fourth Thursday.

Bring a game you love or choose from our YA collection.

Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-07-23 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.

Fossil Fest
2026-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Become a junior paleontologist for a day and participate in 3 different dinosaur and fossil activities!
-Ages: 3+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Goodwill at North
2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Location: 1539 N. Main Avenue, Scranton

Lego Club
2026-07-23 14:00 | 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

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs with 4H
2026-07-23 13:00 - 16:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Lackawanna County 4H representative Kristin Armstrong will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to facilitate hands-on activities all about BUGS. For ages 7-16.
Registration is required. Please only register children and teens.

Dunmore Community Center
2026-07-23 12:45 - 13:45 | 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.
Location: 1414 Monroe Avenue, Dunmore

Scrabble Group
2026-07-23 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 Builders' Party
2026-07-23 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 through 8 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Bucktown Apartments
2026-07-23 11:15 - 12:15 | 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.
Location: 222 E. Drinker Street, Dunmore

Summer Story Time
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join Miss Mary for stories and a craft! Space is limited and registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up. *Please note: Monday and Thursdays will be identical each week, so only register for one session. For ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old.

Greater Scranton YMCA Dunmore
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
This stop is ONLY for YMCA members, 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.
Location: 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore

Move and Groove Kids
2026-07-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Generation Pound fitness class with movement, music and lightly weighted exercise drum stick to create a fun workout. The class will be led by Paulina Kuratnick.
For kids ages 6-10.
This is a 4 session series. We understand you might not be able to make a class due to vacation but we do ask you to try to make as many sessions as possible.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 2 session.
4 Session Series
Thursday, July 2, 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 30, 10:00 AM
Thursday, August 6, 10:00 AM
After July 2, to see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.

Dunmore High Rise Lackawanna County Housing Authority
2026-07-23 09:00 - 09:45 | 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.
Location: 208 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore

Craft & Yap: Clay Jewelry Dish
2026-07-23 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
Bring a friend and come design, mold, and paint your own jewelry dish! All materials provided; registration required.

Family Puzzle Night
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Spend time together at the library designing a puzzle as a family and participating in other crafts and puzzles we will have available. For all ages. To register, stop in or call the library at 570-562-1234.

School Readiness Storytime
2026-07-22 18:00 - 18:45 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Kindergarten teacher Chris Beck for a fun and engaging storytime with a sprinkle of learning! Stories, play-learning centers and group activities.
Geared towards kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Kids entering 2nd Graders are also welcome.
You only need to register once for the whole series from the July 8 session, https://lclshome.org/event/school-readiness-storytime-6pm/. Series runs weekly from July 8-August 19. We understand you may not be able to make all sessions due to vacations.
To see if spots are available email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org.
