Paint Your Own Canvas Night
2026-09-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Create a painting on a blank or preprinted design canvas.
Registration opens the first Friday at 10:00 AM the month before, August 7 at 10:00 AM.

Book Club - Sept.
2026-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading Book of Lives: A Memoir by Margaret Atwood.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2026-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature our Board of Trustees member, Marie Robson, who will teach attendees how to prepare a Meatball Surprise. This will be a cooking and tasting demo.
$3 Materials Fee. Registration is required.

Abington Christian Academy
2026-10-01 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Music Movement and Me
2026-10-01 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 through December. 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.

Little Visionaries Early Learning Center
2026-10-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Little Gals and Pals
2026-10-01 11:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Scrabble Group
2026-10-01 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.

Throop Civic Center
2026-10-01 13:15 - 14:15 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
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: 500 Sanderson Street, Throop

Adult Color and Chat Afternoon
2026-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Relax and color while you chat with new friends.

Free Senior Tech Tutoring
2026-10-01 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.

Discovery Seekers
2026-10-01 16:00 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join your friends for fun, interactive STEM activities that bring math and science to life! Each month (1st Thursdays), we explore something new through exciting hands-on experiments or creative challenges.
For Ages 5-10
Must be in at least Kindergarten
Registration is required. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
To register please choose the number of children in the guest count so we have an accurate number of participants we are expecting.

Watercolor 101 with Ky Betts
2026-10-01 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
*** Please note that this program has filled. For more information, please contact the Library. ***
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Cookbook Club
2026-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Join us at the Valley Community Library on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook during the prior month and register at the front desk. Make the recipe at home and bring your creation to the meeting. Everyone will discuss the recipes and try each other’s dishes. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Local Paranormal Hotspots
2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Start off the spooky season with Paranormal Investigator Eric Mintel, who will be hosting a fascinating presentation on Local Paranormal Hotspots. This program is for adults and requires registration.

Teen Game Night: Spooky Trivia
2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Start off Halloween festivities at Teen Spooky Trivia Night! From horror movies to scary novels, test your terrifying knowledge against other teens for a chance to win a chilling prize!Start off Halloween festivities at Teen Spooky Trivia Night! From horror movies to scary novels, test your terrifying knowledge against other teens for a chance to win a chilling prize!

Stamp n Swap
2026-10-01 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. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org with any questions.

Chick Lits Book Club
2026-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
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.

Families Helping Families
2026-10-01 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.

Fell Charter
2026-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-10-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-02 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! For ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

No Toddler Time Today!
2026-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
See you next week!

Building Block Party
2026-10-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Building with blocks enhances a child’s problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, mathematics, social skills, along with language and literacy abilities! We invite kids ages 0-5 to come and have fun at our Building Block Party on Friday, October 2 at 10:30 A.M. We will have lots of fun blocks for the youngest of builders to create with. Registration required.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Meets every Friday. All needlework welcome including: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided

Fall Fair
2026-10-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
We’re excited to welcome you back for our 2nd Annual Fall Fair! Browse unique goods from local vendors, meet talented local authors, and enjoy an afternoon celebrating creativity and community. Families can also enjoy fun activities for kids, making it the perfect event for all ages. Come shop local, discover your next favorite read, and make lasting memories with us!​

This will be a fun rain or shine event for families!

Fall Fair Highlights:
— Local vendors and crafters selling some amazing items!
— Local authors signing and selling their books!
— Bake Sale with the Friends of the Valley Community Library and Girl Scout Troop #58900!
— Food and other fun fall snacks to eat!
— Fun activities for kids!______________________________

How You Can Help:
— If you would like to be part of our Fall Fair, please apply here by September 18: https://givebutter.com/fall-fair-2026-jtdqqi

— We are in need of small prizes or candy for kids games. Donations can be dropped off at the Library during normal business hours.

— We are in need of baked goods for our bake sale. Any baked good donations can be dropped off on Friday, October 2nd from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. or Saturday, October 3rd from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.

— Volunteers! If you would like to help volunteer at this event, please message us or email Kristen at Kwallo@albright.org.

Weekly Programs
2026-10-04 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
These are the programs happening weekly at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is not needed to attend these. Please contact the Carbondale Public Library for more information on any of these programs.
Monday: Movie Matinee @ 3:00 P.M. – Family-friendly movies shown after school.

Tuesday: Lego League @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with a variety of Lego sets provided by the library.

Wednesday: Baby Bounce @ 11:00 A.M. – Baby fun time with children up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 11:00 A.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Wednesday: Play Dough Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can play with the library’s play dough collection.

Thursday: Library Littles @ 11:00 A.M. – A fun and educational program geared to help pre-school-age children develop early-literacy and social skills.
Thursday: Building Buddies @ 12:00 P.M. – Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!
Thursday: Color Club @ 3:00 P.M. – Children can relax and color in sheets with crayon, pencils, and markers.
Thursday: Trading Card Club @ 4:00 P.M. – A club to play and trade cards – primarily Magic: the Gathering.

Friday: Drop in Tech Assistance @ 3:00 P.M. – A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.

Teen Take-and-Make: Ghost Portraits
2026-10-05 09:00 - 21:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Ages 12-18

Get a kit with all the supplies you need to make your own mini ghost portraits!
Register by September 28th to reserve your kit.
Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Family Place Play Time
2026-10-05 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

Teen Movie Night: "Monster House"
2026-10-05 16:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We’re kicking off Halloween season with an animated classic! In this movie, three teens discover that their neighbor’s house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.
For teens ages 12 through 17.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764
