Sunday, June 30 from 8:30 - 11:00 AM Join us for the ultimate car lover's paradise! Explore an impressive collection of classic and exotic cars while enjoying complimentary coffee and pastries in scrumptious pastries at Cars & Coffee -- a free event for all! Donations for the library will be graciously accepted at the event. […]
All Day on Monday, July 1 Adult Programming It's grill season! Stop by the library to pick up a free grilling seasoning packet with recipes. Available while supplies last. No registration required.
All Day on Monday, July 1 Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit from the library to cure their summer boredom at home. Kits available while supplies last. No registration required.
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Monday, July 1 at 3:00 P.M. For ages 12-17. Make a unique piece of beaded jewelry that uses Morse Code to hide a secret word or phrase. All materials will be provided, Registration is required.
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
All Day on Monday, July 29 Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit from the library to cure their summer boredom at home. Kits available while supplies last. No registration required.
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. For adults.
Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 P.M. Join Miss Jenna from the Lackawanna County Children's Library for an experiment that is sure to be a blast. Participants will learn about the effects of gas build-up in a closed container. For children PreK-Grade 3. Registration is required.
Join us for a patriotic storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-6; siblings welcome. Program will be repeated at 11:00 AM. Please register.
Join us for a patriotic storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-6; siblings welcome. This program is a repeat of the 11:00 AM storytime. Please register.
Wednesday, July 3 at 11:00 A.M. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center will be visiting this library to present this live-animal program. See animals up close and gain insight to animal senses and the physical adaptations that allow them to survive. Registration is required.
Abington Community Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observation of the holiday. The Library will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5.
Dalton Community Library will be closed on July 4, 2024, in honor of Independence Day.
North Pocono Public Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, and Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day.
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word-nerds. For adults.
Explore and learn about water through play! For ages 2-5 Please register. A few spots remain. To register email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org or call the library at 570-587-3440.
Meets every other Friday. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start with supplies provided.
Play board games and card games in the afternoon with family and friends. Try one of the library’s games or bring your own to play. Registration is not necessary.
Join Donya Jackson, the founder of Breathe and Prosper, for an hour of whole-person health awareness. This 12-week series includes 15 minutes of live healing music by a local artist, 30 minutes of guided meditation, and 15 minutes of soothing music to accompany reflective journaling. Program Schedule JULY 6TH - JOURNALING & MEDITATION JULY 13TH […]
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
4th-5th grade Battle of the Books review session #1. Please register.
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Join the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department and the Lackawanna County Library System for a free Art In The Park series at multiple parks throughout the summer. The event series is for kids to express themselves through fun art activities. Art in the Park takes place in Lackawanna County parks outdoors, under a pavilion and/or tent. Each program begins at 10am and ends at 12pm. […]
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. For adults.
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Join the Lackawanna Historical Society in searching Carpatho Rusyn records on Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m. Register by calling 570-344-3841 or emailing lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 A.M. Field paleontologists. Mike and Roberta Straka, will be visiting the library for a show featuring a show-and-tell with rare fossils, a touch of magic, and an 8-foot Triceratops skull! Registration is required.
Join Miss Angela for a musical Bear Hunt Adventure! Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to sing, dance, make music, and look for bears. For children ages 1 through 4. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
🦖✨ Step back in time with field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka, as they unveil the discovery of an extraordinary 8-foot Triceratops skull! 🌍🔍 Join us for an interactive journey where you can experience the thrill of digging up a real Triceratops dinosaur bone. Then, lend a hand in constructing a life-sized dinosaur on a […]
Join our Youth Services Coordinator, Stephanie, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome! A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
ASL signing for you and baby. Beginning signing class for babies and young children and their parents and caregivers. In partnership with The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Please register.
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, stories, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
ASL signing for you and baby. Intermediate signing class for those who have participated in our previous classes at the library and for those with signing experience. For babies and young children and their parents and caregivers. In partnership with The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Please register.
Join Donya Jackson, the founder of Breathe and Prosper, for an hour of whole-person health awareness. This 12-week series includes 15 minutes of live healing music by a local artist, 30 minutes of guided meditation, and 15 minutes of soothing music to accompany reflective journaling. Program Schedule JULY 6TH - JOURNALING & MEDITATION JULY 13TH […]
Build an animal habitat using a variety of materials. Open to all ages and skill levels. Registration is Recommended. To register, please call the library at 570-282-4281.
The Valley Community Library is excited to present a new STEM program, Dragonland Adventures, on Saturdays, July 13 and August 17 at 2:00 P.M. Kids will adventure through books, learn to code, and do fun challenges. This program is geared towards ages 4-8 and registration is required. Thank you to the NEIU for the donation […]
Join us as magician Steve Woyce wows us with his new show, "The Magic Adventure Show!" Participants will make appear and vanish, play a magical game of Hide and Seek Big Foot, and meet Presto the Super Worm, who will try to read your mind! This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the […]
All Day on Monday, July 15 (Adult Programming) Patrons can stop by the library any time during open hours to get a syrup making kit to add flavor and sweetness to your coffee, tea, or lemonade. Available while supplies last.
All Day on Monday, July 15 Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit from the library to cure their summer boredom at home. Kits available while supplies last. No registration required.
Monday, July 15 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm This is a free to the public knitting and crocheting group. Come and share your projects with others who enjoy this art. Work on your own project, share secrets, hints, and patterns.
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Explore the world of light with hands-on activities. For children in kindergarten through grade 4. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Tuesday, July 16 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Join Miss Elizabeth outside at Covington Park for Sand Art and a story walk.
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. For adults.
Join us on Wednesday, July 17 as we travel to and explore The Amish Experience in Bird-in-Hand, PA. We will depart from Clarks Summit United Methodist Church at 8:30 AM for the Amish Experience and will arrive a little before noon. The itinerary for the day includes a viewing of the critically acclaimed film “Jacob’s […]
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 A.M. Science Heroes will be visiting the library to put on an interactive STEM show that combines the magic of stories with the wonders of science. Registration is required.
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children (537 Venard Road, South Abington Township) for songs, stories, crafts, and of course bubbles! This program will be held on the first and third Thursdays from February through May. Please register for each date separately. For ages birth-5.
Join The Wright Center at the Valley Community Library to create your own Lazy Susan.
Join our Youth Services Coordinator, Stephanie, for stories, songs/fingerplays, and a craft or interactive activity. Geared towards Toddlers and Preschoolers. Siblings are welcome! A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
ASL signing for you and baby. Beginning signing class for babies and young children and their parents and caregivers. In partnership with The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Please register.
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, stories, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
ASL signing for you and baby. Intermediate signing class for those who have participated in our previous classes at the library and for those with signing experience. For babies and young children and their parents and caregivers. In partnership with The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Please register.
Join Donya Jackson, the founder of Breathe and Prosper, for an hour of whole-person health awareness. This 12-week series includes 15 minutes of live healing music by a local artist, 30 minutes of guided meditation, and 15 minutes of soothing music to accompany reflective journaling. Program Schedule JULY 6TH - JOURNALING & MEDITATION JULY 13TH […]
Join Jeff Mitchell as he shares photos, videos and stories of his 2022 Appalachian Trail thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. See alpine peaks, deep canyons, pristine lakes, forested wilderness, and the incredible people Jeff met along the way. Experience this journey through the beautiful soul of America. Jeff will also give advice and information to […]
Join us for Splash Fest, a fun-filled event for middle school students! Beat the summer heat with a variety of exciting water-based games and races. Get ready to splash, race, and have a blast with your friends. Whether you're a competitive racer or just looking to cool off and have some fun, there's something for […]
All Day on Monday, July 22 For ages 12-17. Teens are invited to stop by the library to pick up a 6" x 5" hexagon shadow box to design at home. Boxes will be available while supplies last.
Monday, July 22 at 10:00 am Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in the community room for a discussion of July's selection -- The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick.
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
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. For adults.
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Wednesdays in July at 12:00 pm Come play Mexican Train Dominoes every Wednesday in July and experience the thrill of the tiles with friends.
Join us for Messy Science, our Summer tradition! Each session features hands-on experiments exploring a variety of exciting science themes For Grades K-4. Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program. This program is currently full if you are interested in being added to the waitlist please email Miss Leigh-Ann at LPuchalski@albright.org […]
Adventure out and explore the nature surrounding the Valley Community Library in partnership with the Sierra Club Northeast PA Group. This new monthly program will feature easy walks along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, exploring our own backyard, and art projects. This is a multigenerational program where all are welcome. Registration and adult supervision are […]
Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 A.M. Sing along and be entertained by musician, Tom Sieling, as he shares a top-ten lineup of the world's most fun, upbeat, and participatory kids' and camp songs. Registration is required.
ASL signing for you and baby. Beginning signing class for babies and young children and their parents and caregivers. In partnership with The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Please register.
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, stories, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
ASL signing for you and baby. Intermediate signing class for those who have participated in our previous classes at the library and for those with signing experience. For babies and young children and their parents and caregivers. In partnership with The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Please register.
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library invite you to an exciting bus trip to the American Museum of Natural History, New York. Print a copy of the flyer and registration form Registration deadline: June 24, 2024. No refunds after July 13, 2024. Registration fee: $85.00 for members of the Friends | $90.00 for guests […]
Join Donya Jackson, the founder of Breathe and Prosper, for an hour of whole-person health awareness. This 12-week series includes 15 minutes of live healing music by a local artist, 30 minutes of guided meditation, and 15 minutes of soothing music to accompany reflective journaling. Program Schedule JULY 6TH - JOURNALING & MEDITATION JULY 13TH […]
The Young and the Restless: Saturday, July 27 at 10:30 A.M. A movement program for babies and toddlers. Registration is limited so registration is required.
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to learn all about foam! That Foam Party Guy will be at the library with his foam cannons to teach us about the physics of foam. This program is sure to be a BLAST! For kids in kindergarten through grade 6. Please call 570-348-3000 x […]
All Day on Monday, July 29 (Adult Programming) Stop by the library to pick up a plant propagation magnet and a cutting of your choice. Available while supplies last. Registration is required.
Hone your secret agent skills at the library this summer! Participants will learn to crack secret codes, make decoder glasses, and create their own invisible ink with guest Elizabeth Tarr from the North Pocono Public Library. For grades 1-4. Registration is required.
Families are invited to join us for a very special storytime featuring the subject of tattoos on Monday, July 29th at 12:00 P.M. Kids will learn about tattoos from books, professionals with tattoos, and a tattoo artist. Tats & Tales will be presented by tattoo artist Kayla Mathews and will give attendees a chance to […]
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
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. For adults.
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Wednesdays in July at 12:00 pm Come play Mexican Train Dominoes every Wednesday in July and experience the thrill of the tiles with friends.
