Lackawanna County Library System

Needles & Hooks
2026-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn? Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project or start something new with help from others. We learn together, swap tips, and enjoy some creative time — one stitch at a time. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234 for more information or to sign up.

Summit Garden Apartments
2026-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Located: 155 Westgate Drive, Carbondale

Yoga with Mindy
2026-09-30 11:15 - 12:15 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library’s Gino Merli Room on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. for Yoga with Mindy. This class is designed to help release stress and tension as we focus on mindfulness, breathing, and simple yoga postures. Each class is $8. Payments will be due the day of the class.

Attendees must register with Mindy. Please email yogawithmindy@comcast.net to register for classes.For any questions, please email mgeorgetti@albright.org.

Terrific Tales
2026-09-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-30 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! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Edison Early Learning Center
2026-09-30 10:45 - 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
This stop is ONLY for 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.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-09-30 10:30, 2026-09-29 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

Carbondale Elementary School
2026-09-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Elementary Explorers
2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
We’re back for the school year with a cool new name! (Previously known as School-Age Fun Time – still the same great program!) Join Miss Mary to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Registration is required, so visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up.

Novel Thoughts: "Billy and the Giant Adventure"
2026-09-29 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we read Billy and the Giant Adventure by Jamie Oliver. Follow Billy and his friends as they explore the forbidden lands of Waterfall Woods. With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue — not to mention some mouth-watering recipes at the back — get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Pick up your Lit-Loot boxes starting Tuesday, September 1!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Multigenerational Chess
2026-09-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
All ages and skill levels welcome.

Tech Table
2026-09-29 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 Leadership Committee
2026-09-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18
Are you between the ages of 12-18 and want to make a real difference in your community? Join our Teen Leadership Committee! As a member you’ll earn volunteer hours, plan programs and events, and share your ideas to make the library a better space for teens.

No registration required.

Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions

Crafter's Corner: Clay Creations
2026-09-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Passive Tuesday program where selected crafts and materials are put out for children and teens to create something of their own!
September 29th will feature clay creations! Inspiration will be available!
-Ages: 7+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Mahjong
2026-09-29 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.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2026-09-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-29 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.

Abington Kids Imagination Station
2026-09-29 10:45 - 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Tummy Time
2026-09-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
👶Tummy Time
📆Tuesday, September 29
⏰10:30 A.M.
Help your babies develop their gross motor skills at Tummy Time. We will have different sensory activities to make tummy time fun for our youngest library littles! Program supplies are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Valley Community Library.
For babies practicing tummy time and their caregivers. Registration is required.

Preschool Stories: Football
2026-09-29 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, September 29 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft for North Pocono Public Library. This program is designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required.

Always in Stitches
2026-09-29 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.

Scholars in Training Preschool
2026-09-29 09:15 - 10:15 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Cookbook Club
2026-09-28 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 this 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 is “Smitten Kitchen Keepers” by Deb Perelman. 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.

NPPL Board Meeting - September 2026
2026-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, September 28 at 6:00 P.M.
The board of North Pocono Public Library will have their monthly meeting in the community room. This meeting is open to the public.

VCL Board Meeting
2026-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Library encourages individuals who would like to comment before the Board to notify the Library in advance of the Meeting.  For more information, please review our Public Comment Policy or email kwallo@albright.org with any questions.

Family Place Play Time
2026-09-28 18:00, 2026-09-28 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

Willowbrook Place
2026-09-28 13:45 - 14:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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.
Located: 150 Edella Road, Clarks Summit

Garden Club
2026-09-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Inviting Birds To Your Garden
Gardening goes beyond nurturing plants; it involves cultivating a thriving ecosystem in harmony. Discover how to attract birds to enhance your garden’s environment.
This program is free but registration is required.
