Lackawanna County Library System

Story Explorers: "Fox at Night"
2025-11-10 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore “Fox at Night” by Corey R. Tabor! We will read the book, discuss its literary elements, and go on our very own monster hunt throughout the library.
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. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Block Party
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.

Local Author Literary Salon
2025-11-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a literary salon at the Albright! Four local authors will read from their work, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing.
Will Cohen, PhD, author of several short stories, will read from his new unpublished novel, The Writer. David Hicks, PhD, author of the novel White Plains and the children’s book The Magic Ticket, will read from his newly released novel, The Gospel According to Danny (Vine Leaves Press). Maria Poggi Johnson, PhD, author of the memoir, Strangers and Neighbors (Thomas Nelson Press) and an essay, “Us and Them,” in Best American Spiritual Writing, will read from her unpublished novel, Towards a Philosophy of Love. Joe Kraus, PhD, author of The Kosher Capones (Northern Illinois Press) and co-author of An Accidental Anarchist (Chicago Review Press), will read from his novel-in-progress, For All These Sins.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Library Closed: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11 | PA
Abington Community Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 to observe Veteran’s Day.

Library Closed: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Library Closed Today
2025-11-11 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Taylor Community Library will be closed today.

Closed
2025-11-11 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
The Carbondale Public Library will be closed today.

CLOSED
2025-11-11 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Tuesday, November 11
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Always in Stitches
2025-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stop and see what this amiable bunch of quilters and sewers is up to. Get involved in one of their many charitable endeavors or learn something new. Intermediate members welcome. No registration required.

Mahjong
2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our group of National Mah Jongg League, INC. players. No experience necessary.

Gino Merli Veterans Center
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:30 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.

Terrific Tales
2025-11-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-12 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.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-11-12 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

Throop Civic Center
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | PA

Fall Wreath Centerpiece
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Renee from McCarthy Flowers, as she teaches us how to make an autumn, burlap, candle centerpiece.
$10 materials fee
(candle not provided)
For adults, limited seats available

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-11-12 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
For children ages 1-3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Russell Park Development
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
The Bookmobile is our mobile library service that brings books, resources, and programming directly to neighborhoods throughout the community. Our friendly staff will help you check out materials, sign up for a library card, and answer questions about library services. We also provide free WiFi access, printing, scanning services, and more.
Located at:
2 John Street
Carbondale, PA

Movie: When Fall is Coming
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:45 | 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 When Fall is Coming (Wednesday, November 12th): Michelle is enjoying a peaceful retirement in a Burgundy village, close to her longtime friend Marie-Claude. When her Parisian daughter Valérie drops off her son Lucas to spend school vacation with his grandma, Michelle, stressed out by her daughter, serves her toxic mushrooms for lunch. Valérie quickly recovers but forbids her mother from seeing her grandson anymore. Feeling lonely and guilty, Michelle falls into a depression… until Marie-Claude’s son gets out of prison. In French with English subtitles. Not Rated; 1 hr., 42 min.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pa 18509
570-348-3000

Canaan Street Development
2025-11-12 14:15 - 15:15 | PA

Making a Mess-Terpiece
2025-11-12 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are we making a mess or making a masterpiece? Both! Join Miss Maggie as we explore unique (and messy!) ways to make art.
For kids ages 6 through 12
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Teen Reading Lounge
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
TRL is where teens have an opportunity to enjoy the library’s services while also impacting its future! Share book suggestions and resources while also helping inspire and take the lead in helping us create a better library for you!

American Girl Doll Club
2025-11-12 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Picture it! American Girl Kit Kittredge is fascinated with journalism and photography. Come find out more about Kit, decorate a picture frame, and take a Polaroid picture with your favorite doll!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 1
2025-11-12 18:00 | 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 ages 5-11.
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 in the guest count.

Creative Writing Community
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Director’s Office, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Calling all writers! Are you looking for the opportunity to share your ideas with others and hone your skills? Or are you looking to flex your creative muscles and receive feedback on your work? Then join us for the Creative Writing Community. We are looking for writers of any experience level: Poets, Novelists, Short Story Writers, Journalists, Editors, and anyone who loves words is welcome!

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Families at Play
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. We provide a fun and play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together and make friends.
Designed for children ages 1-3, their parents/caregivers and siblings under 5.
You only need to register once for the whole series.
ABC Play with Me: Family Place Parent/Child Workshop will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

Wicked Sing-Along
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
Sing along with us!
Prepare for the release of Wicked: For Good with a rewatch of Wicked at North Pocono Public Library. We’ll be singing along and serving up themed refreshments to celebrate. Costumes encouraged.
Registration is required.

Preview Screening of The American Revolution
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | PA
Join WVIA for an exclusive free preview screening of The American Revolution, the powerful new six-part documentary series by acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
This landmark series tells the story of how, 250 years ago, thirteen British colonies rose in rebellion, secured their independence, and established a new nation — one whose ideals of liberty and self-government would inspire democratic movements around the world.
Be among the first to experience this extraordinary series before its national premiere on November 16 on PBS.
Following the screening, enjoy a special discussion with guests as we reflect on the enduring legacy of America’s fight for independence.
Register for this program

Autumn Painting Class with Elizabeth Jones
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Create a colorful autumn scene with Elizabeth Jones featuring a barn and birch trees using acrylic paints and palette knives to achieve texture. It’s easy! With the right technique, it’s like frosting a cake. For adults. $35 Materials Fee. In person registration required with payment due at time of signing up. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org to see a picture of the project or for any questions you might have.

Tail Waggin' Tutors Session 2
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:00 | 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 ages 5-11.
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 in the guest count.
