Sunday, March 1 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. (Library Fundraiser for All Ages) Join us for a day of excitement, fun, and fundraising at North Pocono Rotary’s Mini Golf Classic at North Pocono Public Library! Indulge in some friendly competition and navigate through the shelves and uniquely themed obstacles while supporting a great cause. The […]
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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
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Join the Bookworms Club at Albright Memorial Library this month as we dive into our latest selection, A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell, for an engaging discussion and shared reading experience. In case of bad weather, library programs may be cancelled. Please check our website or Facebook page or call for program updates. […]
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Explore new flavors and recipes with this month’s featured spice, turmeric! Pick up a kit to receive a sample of our spice and a selection of recipes to try. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk starting March 2nd and will be available while supplies last. (limit of 2 kits per card per month). […]
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For teens ages 12-18 Sign up to receive a take and make craft kit that contains everything you need to make a punch embroidery project! Kits will be available for pickup during the first week of March. Registration required. Email Kyler at kepstein@albright.org with any questions.
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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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12 events,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. No registration required. The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from March 3-March 7 Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More! Saturday Only: Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00 Teachers and non-profits can take books for […] Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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 |
15 events,The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from March 3-March 7 Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More! Saturday Only: Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00 Teachers and non-profits can take books for […]
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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 |
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All Day on Thursday, March 5 (Children's Programming) Cozy up with a craft at home! Children of all ages are invited to pick up a craft kit at North Pocono Public Library to make at home. This month, we are making rainbow scratch door hangers. Craft kits will be available at the front desk while […] The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from March 3-March 7 Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More! Saturday Only: Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00 Teachers and non-profits can take books for […] 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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13 events,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.
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Come play, explore, and connect! Enjoy child-directed, open-ended play at our interactive play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to chat with community resource professionals about nutrition, development, and literacy. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Ages newborn to 3 years. Call 570-562-1234 for details. |
6 events,Schedule a Mother's Day or Easter portrait to support the Valley Community Library! Sign Up online at https://givebutter.com/4rN5jb Pictures will be at the library at 739 River Street, Peckville. March 7th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM & March 8th, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pictures are $15 each. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call 5704891765 with any questions. A […]
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Saturday, March 7 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 […]
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The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from March 3-March 7th. Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More! Saturday Only: Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00 Teachers and non-profits can take books for […]
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$25 per person (includes all materials) Learn how to create a Spring-themed Ukrainian pysanky egg as well as the history of the pysanky tradition. Registration is required as space is limited. This class is taught by Tammy Budnovitch. |
2 events,Schedule a Mother's Day or Easter portrait to support the Valley Community Library! Sign Up online at https://givebutter.com/4rN5jb Pictures will be at the library at 739 River Street, Peckville. March 7th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM & March 8th, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pictures are $15 each. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call 5704891765 with any questions. A […] 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 |
11 events,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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Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required. This 4 week program, brought to you by Penn State Extension, is for adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families.Attend this program to increase your knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Cost is $39 but if you participate in any of the programs below, you may qualify for a scholarship that […] |
15 events,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. No registration required. Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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
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Tuesday, March 10 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn through story and song! Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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
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Practices to help calm the mind, deepen your awareness, and discover your conscious self. At its root the word conspiracy can be translated to mean ‘to breathe together’. The first step to reversing our chronic stress response is learning to breathe the way we were born to breathe. This three week course will include simple breathing techniques, […]
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Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 A.M. (Children's Programming) This fun and interactive program at North Pocono Public Library and led by Lackawanna County 4H will introduce preschool children (ages 3-6) to farms and farm animals. Registration is required. Only register children.
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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 us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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 |
10 events,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. Come play, explore, and connect! Enjoy child-directed, open-ended play at our interactive play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to chat with community resource professionals about nutrition, development, and literacy. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Ages newborn to 3 years. Call 570-562-1234 for details.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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6 events,The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind! For kids ages 4 and older. No registration required. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764 The Library has lots of LEGOs, so stop by and enjoy some time to be creative and build whatever comes to mind! March is National Reading month! Come on in and build something inspired by your favorite book. We will save it between sessions, and show them off at the end of the month! For […]
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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 1995 film “Rob Roy.” In 1713 Scotland, Rob Roy MacGregor is wronged by a nobleman and his nephew and becomes an outlaw in search of revenge […]
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1 event,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 |
17 events,This stop is open to all members of the community. 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 at any library within the Lackawanna […]
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Monday, March 16 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 — Velocity by Dean Koontz. No registration is required. 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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20 events,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 at any library within the Lackawanna County Library […] 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. No registration required. Community Stop Information This stop is open to all members of the community. 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 at any library […] |
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Knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or embroider. All levels welcome. Bring your project or start with supplies provided.
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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 |
16 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 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 through 3. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015 |
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Read, sing, and play together as we make new friends at Storytime. Ages 0-5.
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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. Come play, explore, and connect! Enjoy child-directed, open-ended play at our interactive play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to chat with community resource professionals about nutrition, development, and literacy. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Ages newborn to 3 years. Call 570-562-1234 for details. |
5 events,Looking to talk about books but don’t want to be confined to discussing one specific title? Join our alternative book club where everyone talks about their favorite book or a book that they’ve recently read. Intended for adults. Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-207-0764
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Spring has arrived and so has the time to plant flowers! For our first Mini Art Day of Spring, we will decorate small shaker bottles and fill them with wildflower seeds that are native to NEPA. Take your seeds anywhere that needs extra life, shake some out into the dirt, and watch the colors bloom! […]
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We will continue our fantasy adventures in a world of zombie pirates, raging barbarians and powerful magic in the Library’s ongoing adventure of Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you’re looking to see how the game is played for the first time or a veteran young adventurer, all are welcome for our game. You may bring your […]
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1 event,It's our favorite bird's birthday, and it's time to celebrate! If you know our beloved mascot Cal, then join us for a party complete with cake, music, a scavenger hunt, party favors, and fun for the whole family to wish him a happy birthday. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton […]
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Monday, March 23 at 10:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Play and grow at the library! Build with blocks and meet new friends at North Pocono Public Library. At the end of the clean-up, we'll have some bubble popping fun. Recommended for ages 1-5. No registration required. Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required.
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Get started early on your 2026 garden. Master Gardener, Christine Sweeny, will discuss unique methods for starting plants from seed indoors. This meeting of the library's Garden Club is free but registration is required. |
12 events,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. No registration required. Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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
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Tuesday, March 24 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn about history through costume and story! Join our special guest from the Daughters of the American Revolution at North Pocono Public Library for a reading of K is for Keystone. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
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Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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
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Wednesday, March 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Homeschooled children and their families are invited to join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for some hands-on, educational fun! Learn about French painter, Claude Monet, and make a piece of art inspired by his work. Our experiences will be designed for grades […]
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22 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. […]
Free
Join us for a story time featuring stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with one of the Library's mascots, Cal or Newbery! 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
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Tummy Time is a crucial activity for babies to build muscles in their neck, shoulders, and arms. Caregivers and babies are invited to socialize while the babies work on these skills at the Valley Community Library. We will also include a book and music for a well-balanced program. Space is limited. Registration is required.
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11 events,Come play, explore, and connect! Enjoy child-directed, open-ended play at our interactive play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to chat with community resource professionals about nutrition, development, and literacy. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Ages newborn to 3 years. Call 570-562-1234 for details.
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Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles too! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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Plastics make up huge chunks of the kinds of chemicals we interact with every day, but what are they really made of? In this chem class for kids, we’ll investigate polymer properties with interactive experiments- how do we make them, why are they useful, and where we can find them in your everyday life! Be […]
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Paint a ceramic egg planter to decorate your home this season. RSVP starts February 6 at 10:00 AM
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Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Our 4th Annual Bingo Fundraiser will be Sunday, March 29th at the Abington Heights High School. Bingo will begin at 1:00 P.M. with the doors opening at 12:00 P.M. Admission is $25 in advance (on sale now at the Library: cash, check, or Venmo @AbingtonCommLib) or $30 at the door. Admission includes ten rounds of […] 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 |
4 events,Do you knit or crochet? Join this group that creates delightful things for the Library and for the less fortunate. No registration required. Join us each week for a space and bonding opportunity for families with babies and toddlers to support each other. Each week, the library will provide different programs, including age-appropriate story times, movement activities, art activities, singing, and more! For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
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Make handwriting come alive with hands-on, sensory activities designed to make practicing fun. Whether just starting out or polishing cursive skills, you’ll practice using fun tools and textured materials. To celebrate America250 we will also take a peak at how cursive helps connect us to the past. Come join us for a hands-on experience! This […]
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10 events,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. No registration required.
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Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 A.M. (Children's Programming) Learn through story and song! Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required. |
2 events,Do you love to crochet or knit — or have you always wanted to learn? Join us for our friendly yarn group at the library. Whether you're an experienced stitcher or picking up needles or a hook for the first time, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas. Bring your current project […] 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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8 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 us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through May. 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. […]
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Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word enthusiasts. |
3 events,Join us for our weekly class delving into beginner conversational Italian, grammar, vocabulary, and culture. 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
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