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.
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1 event,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. |
5 events,Use a combination of paint and/or natural materials to create your own beautiful bird building! Ages 7-12 Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PAÂ 18509
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Someone has murdered M’sieur Geezaire at a Mardi Gras party. Who in the room did not want his secrets revealed? Could it have been—YOU? Appropriate for ages 16+ due to mentions of alcohol and shoplifting. This game takes 1-2 hours to play depending on group size. Themed snacks will be provided. Registration is required to […] Join our upcoming stitching group! Bring along your current projects and enjoy engaging in friendly conversations with fellow enthusiasts.
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Wednesday, March 5 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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All Day on Thursday, March 6 (Youth Programming) Drop-in and pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month, you can create a mobile to celebrate the return of spring. For children of all ages. Available while supplies last.
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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.
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Join Miss Mary on Thursday mornings for stories and a craft. Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to register your children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old for this fun-filled program. Visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register. |
3 events,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. Ages 2-6 Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register for a program. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PA 18509 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.
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Will It Waffle?
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Will It Waffle?
Get ready for a tasty, fun, and slightly scrumptious challenge! Join us for "Will It Waffle?" – a hands-on event where teens will test out a variety of foods to see if they can be transformed into crispy, waffle-iron goodness! From traditional ingredients to creative combinations, you’ll experiment with waffles like never before. 🍽 Will […]
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1 event,*This event is now full. Please contact the Children's Library at (570)348-3000, ext. 3015 to be added to the waitlist.* Join an exciting dinosaur adventure with Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka! They will teach us about the fossils of herbivores and carnivores, and we will meet Elvis the Albertosaurus as part of their mini museum. […] |
7 events,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. Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.
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Teen Tinker Lab
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Teen Tinker Lab
Calling all creative minds and future engineers! Join us for Teen Tinker Lab on Monday, March 10, at 5:00 PM, where we’ll dive into the 2025 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. This year’s challenge? Design a machine that can feed a pet in the most elaborate, over-the-top way possible! This session is perfect for teens ages 10-15 who love to tinker, build, […]
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13 events,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.
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Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for socks and shoes-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1-3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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We are excited to have Barbara Cohen, a mind-body educator, who has been personally trained and certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra as the facilitator for our "Mindfulness Meditation" series! Wednesday, March 12th, 19th and 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Practices will include guided meditation, gentle movement, and poetry. Space is limited. $5 materials […]
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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9 events,Join Miss Mary on Thursday mornings for stories and a craft. Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to register your children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old for this fun-filled program. Visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register. Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping. We will be using a combination of movement and one-on-one activities for parents and children. For children ages 1-3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Join us for an in depth webinar discussing Morningstar Investing Center. Morningstar Investing Center representative Emily Thoms will be showing us all that this resource does.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This […] 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. Ages 2-6 Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register for a program. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PAÂ 18509 |
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Join for a special free Saturday Movie Matinee of Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel starring Pedro Pascal, Mark Mescal and Denzel Washington.
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Dive into the world of marine biology with our STEM CafĂ© Teen Trip to the Electric City Aquarium! This exciting hands-on experience will introduce teens to the fascinating careers in marine science, allowing them to get up close with a variety of reptiles and sea creatures. Participants will explore marine ecosystems, learn from aquarium experts, […]
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7 events,Children of all ages can stop by the library to search for rainbows around the Library. Registration is not required. Abington Community Library will be closed Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18 due to building maintenance. The Library will reopen at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 19. 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.
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Monday, March 17 at 10:00 A.M. (Adult Programming) Start your morning right with our Breakfast Book Club! Gather with us in North Pocono Public Library's community room for a discussion of March's selection — The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. No registration is required. Do you love reading and discussing thought-provoking non-fiction? Our book club is the perfect place for you! Our group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, and we'd love for you to join the conversation. To learn more or to sign up, call the library at 570-562-1234. |
10 events,Abington Community Library will be closed Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18 due to building maintenance. The Library will reopen at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 19.
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Tuesday, March 18 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) There is no story time today! Feel free to drop-in North Pocono Public Library's children’s area for a make and take craft instead.
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Craving a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional burgers? Join Margie from CEO Nutrition Education at the Taylor Community Library for a cooking demonstration that will show you how to make black bean burgers from scratch. Registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling 570-562-1234. Stop by the library for afternoon LEGO adventures with the library's collection of LEGO bricks! Bring your imagination! |
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All Day on Wednesday, March 19 (Youth Programming) Boost your mood and color at the library! All art materials and coloring pages will be provided. All ages welcome. No registration is required.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register. |
7 events,Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy. […]
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Join Miss Mary on Thursday mornings for stories and a craft. Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to register your children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old for this fun-filled program. Visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register. Learn or improve your handwriting skills with sensory activities that make practicing fun! Whether you're just learning or mastering cursive we've got creative ways to help you practice. From textured surfaces to playful tools, handwriting has never been more engaging. Come join us for a hands-on experience! This is an 8 week series. We do […]
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This […] 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. Ages 2-6 Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register for a program. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PAÂ 18509 |
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Saturday, March 22 at 11:00 A.M. (Adult Programming) Join Amy Lukeski, owner of Namastay Awhile Yoga + Wellness Studio, for a slow flow vinyasa style class at North Pocono Public Library. Vinyasa alone is characterized by stringing together postures to move seamlessly from one pose to another while focusing on the breath. The variable of […]
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Don’t be “choco-late” to hear cookie themed stories and participate in sweet activities featuring the five senses, math, sequencing, and more. Registration is required. The Girl Scouts of Troop 50843 from Mayfield will be here selling cookies from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy. |
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8 events,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.
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Monday, March 24 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Try q-tip painting to create colorful art inspired by the famous artist, Georges Seurat, at North Pocono Public Library. For homeschool families. Registration is required.
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Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy. |
11 events,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.
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Tuesday, March 25 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. 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.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Bounce on over to the library for some baby fun! This program is designed to help foster early literacy, social development, and parent-child bonding through songs, rhymes, and board books. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy. |
13 events,Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy. […]
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Join Miss Mary on Thursday mornings for stories and a craft. Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to register your children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old for this fun-filled program. Visit or call the library at 570-562-1234 to register. Join us for a story time about celebrations with a guest appearance from our mascot, Cal! We will enjoy stories, songs, and an activity together. Developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. All Ages Stop by or call 570-207-0764 to register. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PA 18509 |
4 events,Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This […] The Carbondale Public Library is offering a FREE community food distribution courtesy of the Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month - produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, etc. - will be provided and available for pick up at the Carbondale Public Library. Registration is Required! 2025 Food Distribution dates are: January […] 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. |
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2 events,Abington Community Library will be closed Sunday, March 30 for our BINGO fundraiser happening at Abington Heights High School
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Love VERA BRADLEY BAGS? This BINGO is for you! When: Sunday, March 30th, BINGO begins at 1:00P.M. (doors open at 12:00 P.M.) Where: Abington Heights High School cafeteria. Who: all ages Advance admission is $25, purchase at the Library, $30 day of at the door. Reserve a table for four....purchase in advance, $120. (Guaranteed table […] |
5 events,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.
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Are you passionate about reading and discussing gripping fiction and mystery novels? If so, our book club may be the perfect place for you! We meet on the 4th Monday of the month. Interested in joining? Call the library at 570-562-1234 for more details and to sign up. Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy. |
9 events,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.
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Tuesday, April 1 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. 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.
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Wednesday, April 2 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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All Day on Thursday, April 3 (Youth Programming) Drop-in and pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month we’re making Spring Wind Chimes. For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
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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.
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Join us for a five-week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The workshops are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting, and early literacy. […]
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us for our 1, 2, 3 Play With Me Parent/Child Workshop at Family Place! This 5-week program is designed for infants and toddlers, along with their parents or caregivers. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one in a fun, play-based environment, filled with toys, books, and creative weekly art activities. This […] 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. Ages 2-6 How to register: Online Call 570-207-0764 In Person Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PAÂ 18509
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Browse through thousands of adult, teen, and children's books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs. Prices $.25 - $2.00. Credit cards accepted. If possible, please bring your own bags for your purchases. Proceeds benefit the library through the purchase of new materials, programs, and much more!
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Join Bonnie Strohl for this four week series and make a "Clapotis", a knitted scarf-shawl. Class will meet on Saturday April 5, 12, 26, & May 3 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Space is limited. Register once for the entire series. This series is for individuals with basic knitting skills and experience. The instructor will provide a […]
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Our friends from the Junior League of Scranton will join us for a morning of culinary fun! Kids will learn about healthy snacks with stories and a hands-on cooking activity. Intended for ages 3 through 6. Siblings welcome. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 |

