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. Ages 1-3 How to register: Online Call 570-207-0764 In Person Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street Scranton, PA 18509
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Monday, June 30 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Celebrate the beginning of SummerQuest with fun, colorful science experiments. This program is recommended for ages 5+. Registration is required.
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Join Judy Detter on Monday, June 30th at 11:00 A.M. for "Protein Bowls", mixing vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds to create a satisfying and healthy meal. (note: for those with food allergies or food sensitivities, nuts, soy, and dairy will be used) This is an educational and tasting class for ages 18 and older. There […]
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Tuesdays during SummerQuest at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Join us in North Pocono Public Library's community room for stories and songs, followed by hands-on fun with community gardeners from The Garden Project. Registration is required.
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Bring your imagination and stop by to show us what you can sculpt. Practice your creativity, arts, and just have fun. For kids ages 3 and older. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764 Join Miss Mary for gardening, crafts, games, and other fun activities. Ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. |
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Wednesday, July 2 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Come enjoy a story with CHAMP from the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at North Pocono Public Library! Registration is required.
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Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library. This week’s feature is “Novocaine,” When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.
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All Day on Thursday, July 3 (Youth Programming) Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we're making patriotic pet magnets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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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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Thursday, July 3 at 2:00 P.M. (Teen Programming) Paint a 4" ceramic planter and choose a new plant friend to take home to brighten up your space. All materials provided. Registration is required.
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Abington Community Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 to observe Independence Day. The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children's Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independance Day.
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Monday, July 7 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time. No registration is required.
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Color first and then design your own line art! This program is intended for teens and adults but younger children are welcome to join in with supervision. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Carbondale Public Library * 5 North Main Street, Carbondale * 570-282-4281
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Monday, July 7 at 2:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Join Peter Rushton and his reptiles for an educational, interactive show for all ages at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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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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Need help with your cell phone, iPad, or laptop? The Library will be hosting teen tutors who will answer questions and provide technical assistance with your devices. Session 2 is Tuesday, July 8, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Registration is necessary to hold your spot. Note: you may experience a small wait since these […]
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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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Get Up Close with Amazing Reptiles! A.N.A Critters will bring different mammals for the children to learn about and see up close. All ages are welcome but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. |
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Thursday, July 10 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Drop into North Pocono Public Library's children's area during the event hours and make a magic scratch postcard to send to a friend or family member. Available while supplies last. No registration is required.
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🖼️✨ Make your memories shine! Join us for a fun and creative session where you’ll turn a plain picture frame into a personalized masterpiece using charms, beads, mini trinkets, and more! Whether you're framing a favorite photo, a Polaroid, or a mini art piece, this DIY project is the perfect way to show off your […]
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Join Experience Pottery for a fun and creative evening making your own pottery with hand-building techniques! We will use our hands to mold a functional piece of art, and then we will move to the creative process of painting, carving, and/or decorating your piece. At the end of the night, pieces will be taken to […] |
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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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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
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Saturday, July 12 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Drop in and make a colorful, edible necklace out of rainbow cereal at North Pocono Public Library. No registration is required.
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Get moving and grooving together in this fun and engaging Family Yoga Class! During your time with Kerri, she will help each family connect to themselves and each other through practicing breathwork (Pranayama), moving their bodies through yoga poses (Asana), and helping to create a space for stillness and meditation. For kids ages 4-9 and […]
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Come and try out our newest tool, the ChompSaw! We will use this kid-safe cardboard cutting tool to cut out an ice cream cone shape to turn into our own piñatas to decorate and fill with candy to break at home! For kids in grades 4 through 6. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. […] |
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Are you ready to experience the most colorful magic show ever performed? Join Magician Steve Woyce to paint a picture by magic, catch a unicorn, see crayons and rainbows appear, change color, and disappear, and help make the impossible happen for a finale that was inspired by "Harold and the Purple Crayon." This event is […]
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On Sundays July 13 and 27 children and teens ages 5 and up are invited to learn and play chess. Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org
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Monday, July 14 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Choose one of 4 designs and decorate a canvas bag with fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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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
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Monday, July 14 at 10:45 A.M. (Youth Programming) Choose one of 4 designs and decorate a canvas bag with fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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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, July 15 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Youth Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth outside at Covington Park for an art project and a story walk. No registration is required. Covington Park 307 Winship Road Moscow, PA 18444
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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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Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) For ages 1-3. Cool off with some water fun in North Pocono Public Library's backyard as we splash, scoop, dump, and play. Come prepared to get wet! We recommend a towel, second outfit, or both. This event is weather permitting. 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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All Day on Thursday, July 17 (Youth Programming) Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we're making Be Kind bracelets! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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Join us at the North Pocono Public Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System's Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle's features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile's services.
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Experience the world of entomology like never before with Ryan "The BugMan" Bridge as he brings the colorful world of insects to all of the Lackawanna County Libraries. Children will learn how bugs and insects use color to survive, and everyone will have the chance to hold the live bugs he brings. Family Event Sponsored […]
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Join us for Dog Man Day! Get to know Dav Pilkey's Dog Man through crafts and activities at our all-day event!
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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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The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects with Ryan the Bugman All ages welcome. Registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234.
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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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Saturday, July 19 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. (Adult Programming) Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library's Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We'll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players alike. To keep […]
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Paint your own mini canvas to be displayed in our new Children’s Library Art Gallery! Painters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join us for a relaxing afternoon of colorful expression. Small canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. All ages are welcome. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Explore the process Michelangelo used to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - lying on his back! We will create a similar scenario for our young artists to make masterpieces of their own. For grades K-12. Registration is required. |
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Join us for a special LEGO Club meeting where we invite you to decorate your own pair of glasses with LEGO! We'll provide the glasses, and you'll be invited to take home as many LEGO as you can fit on them. One pair per child, while supplies last. For ages 5-12. Lackawanna County Children's Library […]
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All Day on Monday, July 21 (Teen Programming) Teens are invited to stop by North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft project to make at home. Craft kits will be available all week while supplies last. No registration is required.
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All Day on Monday, July 21 (Youth Programming) Pick up a special scavenger hunt bag at North Pocono Public Library's front desk and take it home to have some colorful fun inside or out! Available while supplies last. No registration is required.
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Monday, July 21 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 June's selection — The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. No registration is required. |
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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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Session 3 with our Teen Tech Tutors is Tuesday, July 22, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Registration is necessary to hold your spot. Note: you may experience a small wait since tech issues vary from quick fixes to deeper instruction. Contact jdetter@albright.org with questions.
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Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a special storytime and lunch with a guest reader from The Wright Center for Community Health. Each child will get to pick out a backpack to help them get ready for school. Space is limited. Contact the library at 570-562-1234 to 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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Calling all teens (ages 13–17)! Join our fun, hands-on workshop where our awesome instructors will teach you the basics of crochet. You'll learn simple stitches you can use to make cool, handmade creations. Yarn and hooks will be avaiable but registration is required. Contact 570-562-1234. |
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Join us at the Abington Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System's Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle's features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile's services.
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Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science. We will be outside as weather permits. For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten. Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program. July and August to be added soon. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org […]
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Come join our Summer tradition of getting messy with science. We will be outside as weather permits. For ages 5-10. Children must be at least entering Kindergarten. Registrations is required. Please only register kids participating in the program. July and August to be added soon. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org […]
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All Day on Friday, July 25 (Adult Programming) Visit North Pocono Public Library to browse a selection of romance novels sorted by sub-genre and make notes about the books you'd like to check out in the future on your speed dating card. This is the last day to enter our raffle for two GA tickets […]
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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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Friday, July 25 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Build with blocks and play with friends at North Pocono Public Library. Enjoy some bubbles after clean-up time. No registration is required. |
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In conjunction with the Electric City Love Con, the Library is hosting a romance version of the "What R U Reading?" book club. Come chat about romance books! What's your favorite romance book or who’s your favorite romance author? What is the last romance novel you have read? Each participant gets 5 raffle tickets and […]
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Everyone loves bubbles! Did you know you could help "Color Our World" with them? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make your own painting with bubbles! For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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Saturday, July 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. (Adult Programming) Join us for North Pocono Public Library's monthly yarn and string craft circle! All crafters, from knitting to crocheting to embroidery, are welcome to join for all or part of the meeting to work on their current projects and socialize with fellow creators. |
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Monday, July 28 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Sculpt with us at North Pocono Public Library using model magic clay, then take your creations home to dry. Online Registration is Required.
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Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys at this evening edition of our Block Party! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us for this month’s “Cookbook Club.” Attendees will sign up in person at the Library to prepare a specific item from that month’s featured cookbook. Librarians will help you sign up and copy the recipe you choose. No duplication of dishes. This month’s Cookbook Club selection will be “Milk Street 365" by Christopher Kimball. We recommend […] |
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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 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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Kids in Pre-K - Kindergarten and their families will view a popular PBS Kids show, participate in hands-on activity, listen to storytime and receive a free storybook to take home. Registration is requred. Contact the library at 570-562-1234. |
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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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Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Create a fun piece of art using washable paint and an unexpected paint brush at North Pocono Public Library. Registration is required.
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Join us at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System's Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle's features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile's services. |
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All Day on Thursday, July 31 (Youth Programming) Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This week, we're making bug hotels! For children of all ages. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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Join us at the Taylor Community Library and take a tour of the new Lackawanna County Library System's Bookmobile. This mobile library brings books and resources directly to communities throughout the county. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vehicle's features, browse the collection, and learn about the Bookmobile's services.
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Discover Bats!In this exciting program presented by the Carbon County Environmental Education Center, we’ll bust some common bat myths and learn the real truth about these amazing animals. Look at the myths and reality of bats—then zoom in on the nine bat species that live right here in Pennsylvania! Family Event
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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 Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join Miss Jenna to explore “Fish and Sun” by Sergio Ruzzier. We will read the book together, discuss its literary elements, and play hide and seek together! This club is intended for our youngest readers as they begin their exploration into the world of reading! Each month we will read a book, have a themed […]
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Saturday, August 2 at 10:00 A.M. (Friends of North Pocono Public Library) 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 […]
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Saturday, August 2 and August 16 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. (Adult Programming) Delve into the world of fantasy roleplaying and join North Pocono Public Library's Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We'll be providing books to explore the gothic horror domains of Ravenloft (using v3.5 rules). This group is welcome to newly interested and longtime players […]
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Come have twice the foamy fun with two foamy experiments that are sure to be a blast! We will be making Elephant Toothpaste and mixing Diet Coke and Mentos to make geysers. Let's get messy and foamy as we learn about chemical and physical reactions! For kids in grades 4 through 6. Please call the […] |

