Lackawanna County Library System

The Bookworms Book Club
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

Sundays with Friends: Rob the Juggler
2026-04-12 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we welcome juggler extraordinaire, Rob Smith, to the Library! Prepare to be mesmerized by this performance. Rob will be juggling balls, clubs, fire torches, rings, and flying knives!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Community Clean-up: Archbald
2026-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Raceway, Archbald, 99 Main Street, Archbald, PA, 18403, United States
The Valley Community Library is excited to be partnering with QueerNEPA, and the NEPA Sierra Club to clean up along a portion of Main Street in Archbald for the 5th year in a row! Since this event is along Main Street, which we will cross at times, and in the wooded areas along the road, it is for ages 13 and older.
Join us on Sunday, April 12th at 11:00 A.M. as we make our town and community beautiful. This event will include the Best Practice’s Award-Winning Litter Study, in which we take an in-depth look at the litter we find at each location, which will then be displayed in the Library. QueerNEPA has been an amazing partner to work with, as we always strive to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all our events. If you have a Community Cleanup Shirt from a previous cleanup, please wear that. You are welcome to bring your own gloves and trash grabbers. All supplies are provided in partnership with Keep NEPA Beautiful and the Lackawanna County Environmental Office.
Advanced registration is required online at sierraclub.org

Teen Reading Lounge
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Teens have an opportunity to enjoy the library’s services, while also impacting its future! Teens are welcome to share book suggestions and resources while also helping inspire and take the lead in helping us create a better library for our young adults.
-Ages: 12 to 18 (Teens Only)

Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Fandom Fanatics: Stranger Things: Fans are invited to play games, make a craft, participate in trivia, and listen to music. Themed snacks will be provided.
-Ages: 8+ (Children, Teens, Family)

Beach Bingo
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Lackawanna County Library System is excited to announce the return of our Teen BINGO series! Join one, or as many as you’d like, of our BINGO games at each of our libraries. There will be a unique theme at each location. Grab your friends, register online at LCLShome.org or by calling your Library, and try your luck at becoming your Library’s BINGO champion!

The Valley Community Library will be hosting a Bingo at the Beach theme for our LCLS Teen BINGO program on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 P.M. Get excited for summer at this program where all the prizes will be ones you’re sure to use all summer long weather you visit the beach, hang out by the pool, or just in your own back yard. This program is for teens ages 12-17.

Registration is required.

A Friendly Game of Book Bingo
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
The Friends of North Pocono Public Library invite you to a Friendly Game of Book Bingo at North Pocono Public Library. Each new round introduces a new genre as the theme. Eat snacks, win prizes, and indulge in some competition with community while supporting our Friends group. There will be chances to win prizes each round and a grand prize for the ultimate winner with the most cumulative points. We ask that you make a minimum donation of $10 to the Friends of North Pocono Public Library for entry.
Registration is required.

Danger Club: Magnetic Slime
2026-04-11 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Did you know you could make your slime magnetic? Find out how at this month’s Danger Club!
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie Fans Matinee: Dreamgirls
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join our new movie group where fellow movie lovers will meet for a Saturday matinee on the second Saturday of every month. This month we will be viewing the 2006 film “Dreamgirls.”
The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group known as the Dreams and their manipulative record executive.
Register below.

Teen Sidewalk Rain Poetry
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
For teens ages 12-18
Help us decorate our sidewalk with poetry and art that only appears in the rain for National Poetry Month! Come prepared with your own poetry or use word magnets to come up with one on the spot.
This is an outdoor program and is dependent on weather.
Please email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.

Teen Trivia: Who's that Pokémon?
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come test your knowledge on the world of Pokémon to win some fun prizes! Bring your cell phone to catch some shinies and trade with friends during Pokémon Go’s Community Day! Snacks and drinks will be provided to help keep you energized for your next Pokémon adventure!
For teens ages 12-18.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Paper Plane Engineering
2026-04-11 10:30 - 23:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Do you think it’s easy to fly? In this program, we will learn the physics and engineering principles of flight through building multiple paper airplanes and testing our designs in open air demonstrations! You’ll show how thrust and lift counter gravity and drag, why different shapes fly different ways, and why wing size matters- to a point, at least. Come soar with us, and show us the meaning of flight!

Friends of NPPL Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 A.M.
(Friends of North Pocono Public Library)
Be a friend!
Looking for ways to give back to your community? The Friends of North Pocono Public Library welcome longtime library lovers and new supporters alike to their monthly meeting. Connect, share ideas, and help plan exciting events for the library like North Pocono’s annual Book Sale, raffle baskets for the annual Garden Gala, Burgers, Books, & Brews, and more!
No registration is required, but feel free to let us know you’re coming if you’re new!

Homeschool Science Fair - Now Accepting Sign-Ups!
2026-04-11, 2026-04-10 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
The Valley Community Library is thrilled to announce our first ever Homeschool Science Fair! Registration is now open for all students in grades 4-8. Pick up your registration application at the front desk of the Library or download it here: Homeschool Science Fair Application 2026
Applications are due on April 28th, and the Fair will be on Saturday, May 16.
Questions can be emailed to Jgreenfeder@albright.org or fcontreras@albright.org

Food Fun for Littles
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Decorate and enjoy some tasty spring time treats! Drop-in any time between 4:00 and 5:00 PM as we have some fun with our food. For ages 2-5 (not currently in kindergarten) and their caregiver. Please register.

Drop in Tech Assistance - Fridays
2026-04-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
A library staff member will be available to help answer technology questions and offer assistance with computers, smart phones, and tablets.
Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Coloring Club
2026-04-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Novel-Tea Book Club
2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Relax, enjoy tea, and discuss what books you’ve been reading while getting recommendations from others. A variety of teas will be served.
Registration is appreciated.
Need some inspiration? This month we celebrate National Library Week! Recommend a book that brings you happiness in honor this year’s theme “Find Your Joy”!

Friday Flick "Hamnet"
2026-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us for our Friday Flick “Hamnet”, the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Registration is suggested. Contact 570-562-1234.

Needlework Afternoon
2026-04-10 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

Conversational Italian Class
2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Toddler Time (Session #2)
2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 11:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical.
No registration is required to attend.

Friendship StoryTime
2026-04-10 10:30 - 23:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
Read, sing, and play together as we make new friends at Storytime. Ages 0-5.

Storytime
2026-04-10 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.
For kids ages 2 through 6. Families and siblings are welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Toddler Time (Session #1)
2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Fridays at 10:00 AM
(Children’s Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is recommended for ages 0-3, but siblings are always welcome. Please choose only one 30-minute session to attend as the programs are identical. No registration is required to attend.

Families Helping Families
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Stamp n Swap
2026-04-09 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.

Knock Your Socks Off Teen Bingo
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St., Taylor, PA, 18517, United States
Join us for a fun-filled bingo night that’ll knock your socks off! Hang out with friends, play bingo and win prizes! Add to the fun by
wearing your wackiest, most colorful socks. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.

Superhero Storytime
2026-04-09 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dress up as your favorite superhero and join us for this SUPER fun storytime! We will read stories about superheroes, share special snacks, and even design our own capes to wear as we save the day!
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
