Lackawanna County Library System

An Evening of Scrabble
2025-04-30 16:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you love to play Scrabble? Or would you like to try your hand at this classic word game? Then, join us for an evening of Scrabble at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library.
Adults only.
How to register:

In person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

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

Pet First Aid
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
PAWsitively for the Animals will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to present a seminar on first aid care for dogs and cats. Participants will learn emergency readiness and first aid techniques, what looks “normal,” the basics of pet CPR, shock, choking, and seizures, and overlooked issues.
Registration is required.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Paulina Kuratnick who will instruct attendees in how to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Registration is required. For adults.

Grab & Go: Spring Bird Ornaments
2025-05-01 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, May 1
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This month , children of all ages can make Spring Bird Ornaments. For children of all ages.

Music Movement and Me
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Movie Bingo
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In May, all of our prizes will be cinematic — win movie snacks, DVDs, and enter a raffle to win a pair of Cinemark tickets.
Registration is requried.

NKH Chess Club
2025-05-01 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you looking to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
Adults
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Teen Game Night
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us to test out more role-playing games created and led by our newly trained teen Dungeon Masters. Continue your adventure or begin a new story in another one-shot campaign.

Senior Scams Prevention
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dana Neely, an Education and Outreach Specialist from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, will be visiting the library to address the issue of fraud targeting the elderly community. Join us to learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Meet the Plants (Session 5)
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 P.M.
(For ages 9-15)
Engage with plants like you never have before! In this 6-week club, you’ll meet, experiment with, and take home a variety of plants while learning tips and tricks about their cultivation and care. This club will be led by plant expert, Kristin Armstrong, on behalf of Lackawanna County 4H.
Registration required. Please register in-person or by calling 570-842-4700.

Stamp n Swap
2025-05-01 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-05-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Storytime
2025-05-02 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. This storytime will have special guest readers from the University of Scranton!
Ages 2-6
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

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

Teen Trip to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Drive, Dalton, PA, 18414, United States
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes visit to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary! Teens will receive a private tour of the sanctuary, where they’ll meet the many rescued animals who now call this beautiful place home. From pigs to goats, cows to cats, each animal has a unique story to share.
In addition to connecting with the animals, teens will learn about the wide range of careers connected to animal care, advocacy, and sanctuary operations. This is a great opportunity for those interested in animals, environmental science, or nonprofit work to explore future career paths.
Space is limited and registration is required: https://indraloka.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/indraloka/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1858&
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org.
We will be meeting at Indraloka.

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-05-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Youth-Led Chess Club, where youth ages 5-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Enjoy some snacks while you play, and check out books from our collection to practice your skills between meetings. Come, make new friends, and discover the strategic fun of chess!
May Schedule:
Sunday, May 4
Sunday, May 11
Any questions please e-mail Mary at MGraham@albright.org

Toddler Play Date
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at the library for a wonderful play date opportunity for both moms and children ages three and under.
Our Family Place Room will be reserved for moms and tots to use for parent-child socialization.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-05-05 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping; using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

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

Tummy Time Tots
2025-05-05 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Help your babies develop their gross motor skills. We will have different sensory activities to make tummy time fun for our youngest library littles!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Matinees
2025-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-05-05 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
4 Week Workshop
Monday, May 5 – May 12 – May 19 – June 2
Learn how to knit or brush up on your knitting skills at Bonnie’s 4 Week Knitting Workshop! The focus of this weekly workshop will be to create a shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you). Bonnie will discuss what supplies you need and where to get them at the first class.
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Discovery Seekers
2025-05-05 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Math and Science Club
Dive into the world of math and science with engaging and interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting.
For Ages 5-10.
Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Staffordshire Dog Painting for Teens
2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor piece inspired by Staffordshire Dogs. This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this vibrant design. Registration required. For teens ages 12 and up. E-mail MGraham@albright.org with any questions.

Craft Supply Swap
2025-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Bring an item, take an item!
Bring your unused crafting supplies to share with fellow crafters. Donations will be accepted at Albright Memorial Library from April 1st. until the end of the swap. In exchange, you will receive a Swap Ticket to use at the event to select from a variety of crafting items.
Librarians, educators, and creative volunteers are welcome to come and collect leftover supplies during the final hour.
For inquiries or additional information, contact Briana at bcimino@albright.org or call 570-348-3000.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-06 13:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Stories with Community Helpers: Scranton Fire Department
2025-05-06 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for special story times with friends from throughout the city of Scranton who will tell us about their jobs and how they help the community! A member from the Scranton Fire Department will read us a story and discuss what it means to be a firefighter!
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Preschool Stories: Pets
2025-05-06 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, May 6 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.

Disney: On the High Seas
2025-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
It’s smooth sailing with Tony Larioni, owner of Destinations: Travel by Tony, as he navigates us through planning a Disney cruise.
Learn about selecting a destination, when and how to make reservations for dining and excursions, what to pack, identification requirements, and more!
This programs is for ages 18 and older.
Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 P.M.

Knot Another Stitch
2025-05-06 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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