Lackawanna County Library System

NPPL Board Meeting - September 2026
2026-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Caring Hands
2026-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.

Little Farmers
2026-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
A Homeschool Program
A fun and interactive program introducing kids to farming and farm animals with Kristin Armstrong, 4H. September is all about apples
For ages 4-7.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Bedford Towers Apartments
2026-09-28 12:30 - 13:30
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: 400 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit

Happiness Hive Learning Academy
2026-09-28 11:15 - 12:00 | 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.

Toddlers on the Move
2026-09-28 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.
For children ages 1 to 3. Families and siblings welcome.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Moving Back Mondays: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
2026-09-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Patrons are invited to participate in passive activities relating to the Mister Rogers’ franchise.
This program is intended for children and their families.

Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
2026-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Clarks Summit Treasure House
2026-09-28 09:00 - 09:45 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile

Lego Club
2026-09-27 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Spend an afternoon building with friends. Design your own creation, or we will give you a challenge! Work by yourself or as a team. Whether you are a Lego master or a first-timer, this is the program for you!
For ages 5-12.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Movie: Rudy
2026-09-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for the first film in the Jason Miller Film Series. This month we are bringing you Rudy. The story of a young man who dreams of playing football for the University of Notre Dame.
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000

The Curiosity Club: Apple Volcanoes
2026-09-26 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Celebrate the start of fall by making your own apple volcano using ingredients found in your home! Do not miss this program, as you are sure to lava it!
We extend a special thanks to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for sponsoring this program.
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

A.N.A. Critters
2026-09-26 12:00 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
A.N.A. Critters brings a unique and fun educational experience to the Library! Kids can get up close and personal with their animal ambassadors and learn about the environmental conservation, animal welfare, and how to be good stewards of the Earth.
For kids ages 4 and older.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Farmers Market
2026-09-26 09:00 - 13:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Saturday, August 15 | Saturday, August 29 | Saturday, September 12 | Saturday, September 26
from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Rain or Shine

Meet us at North Pocono Public Library to enjoy a market featuring fresh and local produce, meat, baked goods, flowers, skincare, home wares, and more from local farmers and makers! Market bags for all your great finds are also available for purchase. This event is brought to you by the Community Advisory Council.

Creation Station
2026-09-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Monthly crafting hobby group. Kids are invited to do premade crafts provided by the library, or to bring in their own hobby craft.
-Ages: 3 to 11 (Children Only)

Coloring Club
2026-09-25 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

Needlework Afternoon
2026-09-25 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
2026-09-25 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)
2026-09-25 11:00 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, September 25 at 11:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended 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.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2026-09-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

SUPER BIG StoryTime!
2026-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, PA, 18452, United States
We will sing, play, and make friends together. Ages 0-5.

Storytime
2026-09-25 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)
2026-09-25 10:00 - 10:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Friday, September 25 at 10:00 A.M.
(Children’s Programming)
Join us at North Pocono Public Library for songs, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended 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.

Howard Gardner
2026-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile
