Relax with paint by numbers
2025-03-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come and unwind with us on Thursday, March 6th at 6 PM for a delightful evening of creativity using a paint-by-number kit. Select from six gorgeous landscape designs and transform your leisure time into a beautiful work of art.

Stamp n Swap
2025-03-06 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.

Chick Lits Book Club
2025-03-06 18:30 - 19:30
Chick Lits Book Club / Thursday, February 6 / 6:30 P.M.
This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss
fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.

Will It Waffle?
2025-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready for a tasty, fun, and slightly scrumptious challenge! Join us for “Will It Waffle?” – a hands-on event where teens will test out a variety of foods to see if they can be transformed into crispy, waffle-iron goodness! From traditional ingredients to creative combinations, you’ll experiment with waffles like never before.
🍽 Will it waffle? You’ll have to try to find out!
Come with your taste buds ready for an adventure and leave with some delicious new snack ideas.
🎟 Registration is required!
Bring your friends and challenge your taste buds! 🍴🧇

Sundays with Friends: Dinosaur Adventure Show
2025-03-09 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
*This event is now full. Please contact the Children’s Library at (570)348-3000, ext. 3015 to be added to the waitlist.*
Join an exciting dinosaur adventure with Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka! They will teach us about the fossils of herbivores and carnivores, and we will meet Elvis the Albertosaurus as part of their mini museum. Children will have the chance to go on their very own dinosaur dig, too!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Limited to 70 children. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Teen Tinker Lab
2025-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Calling all creative minds and future engineers! Join us for Teen Tinker Lab on Monday, March 10, at 5:00 PM, where we’ll dive into the 2025 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. This year’s challenge? Design a machine that can feed a pet in the most elaborate, over-the-top way possible!
This session is perfect for teens ages 10-15 who love to tinker, build, and think outside the box. We will begin working on our submission for the contest. At the last meeting it was decided we will pursue a Theme Park style setting for our pet.
For this event we will be Energy Transfer: Potential and kinetic energy in action.
Snacks and supplies will be provided.

Read to Dogs
2025-03-10 17:45 - 18:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, March 10 at 5:45 P.M.
(Youth Programming)
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the Library! For children in grades K-6.
No registration is required.

Story Explorers: Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors
2025-03-10 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna for the Library’s newest book club, Story Explorers! This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. This month, we will read Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn’s Missing Colors by Kimberly and James Dean. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Preschool Stories: Socks & Shoes
2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for socks and shoes-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Purl Girls Book Club
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
Do you enjoy cozy mysteries? Join us for our monthly book club, where we gather on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to discuss cozy mysteries (and occasionally, ones that are a bit more thrilling). It’s the perfect chance to unwind with fellow mystery lovers! Members are also invited to share any knitting projects they’re working on, though knitting is not required to participate. For more information and to join, call the library at 570-562-1234.

Art Explorers
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun and inspiring art session where you’ll get to create your own masterpiece while exploring different artists and art techniques.
For ages 5-11.
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.

Birdie Books Storytime
2025-03-11 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Enjoy a storytime and craft focused on our fine feathered friends.
Ages 2-6
Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Mochi Musings
2025-03-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for Mochi Musings, a deliciously fun and interactive event that combines the art of making mochi with learning the Japanese language! This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of Japanese vocabulary, while you create and enjoy these soft, chewy rice cakes.
Throughout the session, you’ll explore key phrases, kanji characters, and cultural insights as we walk through the process of making mochi. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your Japanese skills, this event offers a relaxed and engaging way to immerse yourself in both language and food.
We’ll also share the fascinating history of mochi, its significance in Japanese traditions, and how it’s enjoyed during various festivals. Plus, you’ll have the chance to taste your creations and maybe even surprise your friends with some new Japanese phrases!
Don’t miss out on this fun fusion of food and language—sign up today and get ready to roll, mold, and speak your way through this sweet experience!

Novel Thoughts: Not Another Banned Book
2025-03-11 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Ms. Meghan to read this new, ripped-from-the-headlines middle grade novel about a group of students who must fight book banning at their school to save their club… and the world as they know it.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

The Slime Squad: Avalanche Slime
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Get ready to stretch, squish, and experiment! Join us each month for Slime Squad, a hands-on program where we’ll create a new type of slime—think glow-in-the-dark, color-changing, or even magnetic slime! Perfect for youth ages 10 and up, this program is all about creativity, science, and messy fun. All materials are provided, but registration is required to ensure enough supplies. Don’t miss out on the oozy excitement!
Our first slime is going to be Avalanche Slime.
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Terrific Tales
2025-03-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-12 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.

Mindfulness Meditation
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
We are excited to have Barbara Cohen, a mind-body educator, who has been personally trained and certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra as the facilitator for our “Mindfulness Meditation” series!

Wednesday, March 12th, 19th and 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Practices will include guided meditation, gentle movement, and poetry.

Space is limited.
$5 materials fee for the entire series
Dress comfortably!

Chills 'n Frills Book Club
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a thrilling book discussions at Chills ‘n Frills, our mystery-themed book club! We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to dive into captivating mysteries and share our thoughts. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for more information about this book club.

Movie: Gladiator 2
2025-03-12 14:00 - 16:30 | 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 “Gladiator 2,” Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Registration is optional, but to secure adequate seating, you can register below.

Banned Book Club: New Kid
2025-03-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons. Instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Come read, draw, and talk about why this popular book has been challenged.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-03-12 18:00 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is designed to boost your child’s reading skills in a fun and furry way! Let your kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs who are eager to listen and provide gentle encouragement. It’s a paws-itively awesome opportunity for your kids to gain confidence and enjoy the magic of reading.
Stop by the craft table while waiting for a turn.
For kids in grades K-4.
This program is split into 2 half hour sessions so you can register your child(ren) for the 6:00-6:30 session or the 6:30- 7:00 session.
We ask that when you register you only count the child(ren). Please include all children participating as a guest.

All About Air Plants
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Meet Kristin of Peaches Greens at North Pocono Public Library for a workshop all about air plants. Learn how to care for air plants and take home your own plant.
Registration is required. $7/person program fee.

Pysanky St. Patrick's Day Workshop
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create your own Ukrainian Pysanky St. Patrick’s Day egg with facilitator Tammy Budnovitch. This class will be a beginner’s step-by-step instruction to help you create this beautiful egg. Materials cost is $25 per person payable to the instructor, and all supplies will be provided. Bring your kistka and beeswax if you have taken class before. For adults. Registration required.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States

In Depth with Morningstar Investing Center
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an in depth webinar discussing Morningstar Investing Center. Morningstar Investing Center representative Emily Thoms will be showing us all that this resource does.

Pottery Workshop: Make a leaf bowl with Experience Pottery
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own pottery with hand building techniques! We will use our hands to mold a functional piece of art, and then we will move to the creative process of painting, carving, and/or decorating your piece. At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to the studio to get fired so they are microwave-dishwasher and food safe.

The cost is $25.00 per person, with payment required at the time of registration. To register, please reach out to Briana via email at bcimino@albright.org or call 570-348-3000 ext. 3004.

Steeped in Stories
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a cozy and immersive literary experience at Steeped in Stories! Sip on a variety of carefully selected teas, each paired with a book that complements its flavor, mood and themes. Whether you enjoy a bold mystery with a strong black tea, a lighthearted romance with a floral blend, or a thought-provoking classic with a rich herbal infusion, there’s something for every reader.
Please register below. Any questions please e-mail MGraham@albright.org

1,2,3 Play With Me Family Place
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This program not only encourages family bonding but also provides a chance to make new friends!
We offer two convenient sessions: Thursday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 7:10 P.M., and Friday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to 11:10 A.M. Spaces are limited, so be sure to stop by or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register today!

Career Exploration for Teens
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
A guest from the EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers) will lead an overview of resume building and LinkedIn basics, sharing tips and tools to help attendees create and present strong profiles for college and job applications.
