Join us every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Teen-Hosted Chess Club, where youth ages 7-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be […]
Get a DIY craft kit for home at the Albright Memorial Library and make a holiday angel ornament using cork toppers! The kits come with all the necessary materials, step-by-step instructions, and a link to our tutorial video. Each kit includes everything you need to create your ornament. Kits will be available at the circulation […]
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.
Monday, December 2 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This month we will enjoy hot chocolate and make holiday crafts! Registration is required.
Enjoy stories and songs about our December holidays! For ages 2-6; siblings welcome. This program will be repeated on Wednesday December 4 at 10:00 AM. Please register.
Adults are invited to join in an enthusiastic group of Bridge players which plays on Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.-NOON. Don't worry if you're just learning; our players love to teach and encourage others by sharing tips. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Library at 570-563-2014.
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.
Enjoy stories and songs about our December holidays! For ages 2-6; siblings welcome. This program is a repeat of the program held on Tuesday December 3. Please register.
Wednesday, December 4 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.
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a Book Sale from September 10-14 at the Marketplace at Steamtown, in front of Crunch Fitness on the 2nd floor. Browse a selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to find great deals and support your local library. All proceeds will […]
All Day on Thursday, December 5 (Youth Programming) Drop in and pick up a craft kit to make a snow globe ornament at home. For children of all ages. Available while supplies last.
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first and third Thursdays of the month. We' 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. Please register.
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a Book Sale from September 10-14 at the Marketplace at Steamtown, in front of Crunch Fitness on the 2nd floor. Browse a selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to find great deals and support your local library. All proceeds will […]
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a Book Sale from September 10-14 at the Marketplace at Steamtown, in front of Crunch Fitness on the 2nd floor. Browse a selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to find great deals and support your local library. All proceeds will […]
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Working on a knitting project but ran into a problem? Bonnie Strohl is here to help! Visit our "Drop in Knitting Clinic" the first Saturday of each month, beginning in September, from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. for some trouble shooting and assistance. Clinic dates are: September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, & December 7th and located […]
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will host a Book Sale from September 10-14 at the Marketplace at Steamtown, in front of Crunch Fitness on the 2nd floor. Browse a selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to find great deals and support your local library. All proceeds will […]
Shop for one of a kind crafts, gifts, and more during Carbondale’s Christmas in a Small Town festivities.
Get ready for a magical railway adventure at your local Library! Conductor Cody will share magic, stories, and plenty of excitement. We’ll head to the North Pole with lots of twists and turns along the way. Golden train tickets will be torn and restored, hot chocolate will magically appear, and we’ll even join in the […]
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.
Monday, December 9 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Meet other homeschool families and participate in hands-on, educational fun at North Pocono Public Library. This event will be led by community member, April Smith. All ages are welcome to attend. This month we will have a winter art project and STEM activities. Registration is Required.
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
Adults are invited to join in an enthusiastic group of Bridge players which plays on Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.-NOON. Don't worry if you're just learning; our players love to teach and encourage others by sharing tips. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Library at 570-563-2014.
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 our Writing Group which meets twice a month to share your pieces and work through any roadblocks you may be facing. Check us out and see if this group is for you.
Each story time features stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with either Cal or Newbery! Story Times are developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. All ages are welcome. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Unleash your creativity! Join us for a fun and inspiring art session where you’ll get to create your own masterpiece while exploring different artists and art techniques. For ages 5-10. Please register. Please add each child participating in the guest count. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to […]
Get in the holiday spirit and visit vendors for thoughtful holiday gifts, enjoy delicious food, and relax to the sounds of the season at the festive Bethlehem, PA's Christkindlmarkt. The bus will depart Clarks Summit at 9AM and return at 7PM. The price is $55 (includes transportation, admission, driver tip, and snack). Payment can be […]
Each story time features stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with either Cal or Newbery! Story Times are developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. All ages are welcome. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
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.
Fridays at 11:00 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.
Your local ACBL-sanctioned club is more than just a place to play bridge. It’s a portal to a community of bridge lovers learning about the game, honing their skills and forming lifelong partnerships. Please contact facilitator Christopher Stevens at 914-536-3082 for details.
Support the Scranton Animal Association at their Cookie Sale being held at the Taylor Community Library.
Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 P.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 […]
Join us every 2nd Saturday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at Albright Memorial Library. This week’s feature is “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens […]
Join us every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Teen-Hosted Chess Club, where youth ages 7-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be […]
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 group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
With the guidance of Ms. Heather Tomlinson, children will create stories using their own drawings and writing prompts, such as books they read or games they play. This series is intended to foster creativity, imagination, and a love for storytelling in all children who attend. This program is intended for children in grades 2 through […]
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.
Adults are invited to join in an enthusiastic group of Bridge players which plays on Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.-NOON. Don't worry if you're just learning; our players love to teach and encourage others by sharing tips. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Library at 570-563-2014.
Tuesday, December 17 at 10:30 A.M. (Youth Programming) Join Miss Elizabeth and a very special guest for holiday stories, songs, and a craft at North Pocono Public Library. Designed for ages 3-5. No registration is required.
Design, create and build with LEGOs and friends! All materials will be provided. For ages 5-10. Please register. Please register. If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.
Join us to explore Megan Lally's novel, "That's Not My Name," where a teen with amnesia doubts the man claiming to be her father while her boyfriend seeks her out. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk, with digital copies potentially accessible via Libby or hoopladigital.com.
Join us for some free play time for you and your child with our large selection of blocks and toys. Recommended for ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
Each story time features stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with either Cal or Newbery! Story Times are developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. All ages are welcome. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
When children build they are learning math, engineering, social skills and so much more! Join us for the Little Builder's Party! Children will use their imaginations to build amazing structures while practicing socialization and cooperation. Program area and toys are sanitized before and after each session. For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are […]
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word-nerds. For adults.
Join us for Stories and Signs with holiday stories, songs, signing, and bubbles! For ages birth-5; siblings welcome. Presented by the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and our adult ASL students. Please register.
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.
Fridays at 11:00 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.
This special Saturday story time will incorporate sensory experiences, a quiet environment, and a specific, consistent routine of hands-on learning activities. For children of all ages and abilities. Stories intended for preschoolers. Registration limited to 7 families per session. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA […]
Join us as we have some fun decorating cookies for the holidays! Drop-in between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. For ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver. Please register.
Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 A.M. (Youth Programming) Meet local author, Charles Davis, and enjoy a reading of his book The Adventures of Leo the Border Collie from PA: Leo Goes to New York. Come back Saturday, December 21 for a reading of The Adventures of Leo the Border Collie from PA: Leo Goes to […]
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. No registration required. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Celebrate National Christmas Movie Marathon Day with a selection of our favorite versions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. All movies will be shown throughout the day in the Young Adult Lounge on the second floor. Hot cocoa will be served.
Monday, December 23 North Pocono Public Library will be open 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Monday, December 23.
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 group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
The Valley Community Library is closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26 for Christmas.
All Scranton Public Library Locations will be closed on December 24th and 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
All Day on Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 North Pocono Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26.
Adults are invited to join in an enthusiastic group of Bridge players which plays on Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.-NOON. Don't worry if you're just learning; our players love to teach and encourage others by sharing tips. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Library at 570-563-2014.
The Valley Community Library is closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26 for Christmas.
All Day on Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 North Pocono Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26.
The Valley Community Library is closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26 for Christmas.
All Day on Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 North Pocono Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26.
Stretch your brain with an afternoon Scrabble match and join a friendly competition against fellow word-nerds. For adults.
On Thursdays, children up through age 11 are invited to join our Kids Time program. The program will be a creative Storytime accompanied with various activities such sign language vocabulary along with commonly used phrases and Chinese vocabularly. It will be held on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00. If you have any questions, please feel free to […]
Friday, December 27 North Pocono Public Library will be open 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, December 27.
Your local ACBL-sanctioned club is more than just a place to play bridge. It’s a portal to a community of bridge lovers learning about the game, honing their skills and forming lifelong partnerships. Please contact facilitator Christopher Stevens at 914-536-3082 for details.
Meets every other Friday. All levels welcome. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with supplies provided Celebrating 40 years and proudly serving the Valley since 1985.
Can you make candy canes dance? Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club in December to play with candy canes like you never have before! Do not miss this program as it is sure to be sweet! For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3. To register, please call 570-348-3000 x 3015. Lackawanna […]
Saturday, December 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. (Adult Programming) Join us for our 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.
Join us every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Teen-Hosted Chess Club, where youth ages 7-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be […]
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 group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Bored during Winter Break? Come break the ice with a Family Board Game afternoon at the Valley Community Library. All are welcome to explore our growing board game collection or bring a favorite game from home, make new friends, and play a variety of games. Join us on Monday, December 30th from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 […]
The Valley Community Library is closing at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve.
Tuesday, December 31 North Pocono Public Library will be open 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 31.
Adults are invited to join in an enthusiastic group of Bridge players which plays on Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.-NOON. Don't worry if you're just learning; our players love to teach and encourage others by sharing tips. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Library at 570-563-2014.
Each story time features stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and a puppet show with either Cal or Newbery! Story Times are developed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. All ages are welcome. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
All Scranton Public Library locations will be closed on January 1st to observe New Year's Day.
All Day on Wednesday, January 1 North Pocono Public Library will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day.
All Day on Thursday, January 2 (Youth Programming) Drop-in and pick up a Snowman TIC TAC TOE craft kit for children of all ages from North Pocono Public Library to make at home. Available while supplies last.
Thursday, January 2 at 11:00 A.M. (Adult Programming) New year, new me! Join us for Something New Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In January, we’ll be competing for prizes that encourage you to try something new! Registration is required.
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.
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.
Fridays at 11:00 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.
Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 A.M. (Adult Programming) Is there something you really want in 2025? Something you want to do, somewhere you want to go, something you want to learn? Start your year with a simple craft to begin visualizing your goals and resolutions at North Pocono Public Library. We'll be taking plain votive […]
