Library Closed: BINGO Fundraiser
Abington Community Library will be closed Sunday, March 30 for our BINGO fundraiser happening at Abington Heights High School
Abington Community Library will be closed Sunday, March 30 for our BINGO fundraiser happening at Abington Heights High School
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 […]
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
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.
A group of knitters and crocheters who meet to create various items that will be donated to local charities.
Children are invited to the Library to turn a milk jug into a bird feeder! This event is sponsored by the Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability and is part of Lackawanna County Arts & Culture's "Shelter for All" project. For kids ages 5 through 10. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County […]
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.
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 Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
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.
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. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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.
Learning is powerful, and the opportunities it can provide are endless. The KNOWN Tutoring Program was established to provide free academic assistance for students in Lackawanna County. This program will supply students with the encouragement and resources they need to strengthen their talents and venture towards success. Intended for kids in Kindergarten through grade 6. […]
Chick Lits Book Club / Thursday, February 6 / 6:30 P.M. This book club meets on the 1st Thursday of the month to read and discuss fiction books. Call the library at 570-562-1234 for information on how to join this book club.
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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 […]
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.
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!
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 […]
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
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
Get a DIY craft kit for home at the Albright Memorial Library to create your own beeswax wrap using a book-themed fabric! Each kit comes complete with all necessary materials and step-by-step instructions to make crafting a breeze. Kits will be available at the circulation desk starting April 7th and will be available while supplies […]
Decorate a paper strip with patterns, doodles, your name, why you love the library, or whatever your heart desires. We will join them all together to make a chain of library love to celebrate National Library Week! April 7-11, 2025 - During Library Hours All Ages No Registration Required Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 […]
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
Decorate a paper strip with patterns, doodles, your name, why you love the library, or whatever your heart desires. We will join them all together to make a chain of library love to celebrate National Library Week! April 7-11, 2025 - During Library Hours All Ages No Registration Required Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 […]
Enjoy a light snack, an opportunity to do homework with help from your peers, and learn about our free library online tutoring program. There will also be opportunities to play reading and math games in small, cooperative groups. For Grades 3-12. Registration is not required for this program. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.
Join Miss Mary on Tuesday nights to play games, get creative with arts and crafts, and participate in other fun activities. Ages 5-12. Registration for all activities is required so visit or contact the library at 570-562-1234 to sign up.
Decorate a paper strip with patterns, doodles, your name, why you love the library, or whatever your heart desires. We will join them all together to make a chain of library love to celebrate National Library Week! April 7-11, 2025 - During Library Hours All Ages No Registration Required Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 […]
Kids can celebrate National Library Week by making their own bookmarks using the theme "What is a Library?" Kids can keep them, share them, trade them, however they would like. The Library will even laminate the bookmarks if desired. Registration is required for this program. To register, please call the Library at 570-282-4281. A […]
Join Cara Colombo to create a beautiful watercolor piece titled “April in Paris.” This hands-on workshop will guide you through techniques to make this vibrant design. $15 Materials Fee. Registration required. For adults. E-mail MRichardson@albright.org if you would like to see a picture of the project.
Decorate a paper strip with patterns, doodles, your name, why you love the library, or whatever your heart desires. We will join them all together to make a chain of library love to celebrate National Library Week! April 7-11, 2025 - During Library Hours All Ages No Registration Required Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 […]
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 5-11. 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 […]
Join us for the first session of the Teen Creator Lab, a series of teen arts and technology workshops. In this program, instructors will teach the basics of wire wrapping. Learn how to make wire rings, bracelets, pendants, or Gem Trees. No experience is needed, and materials will be provided.
Decorate a paper strip with patterns, doodles, your name, why you love the library, or whatever your heart desires. We will join them all together to make a chain of library love to celebrate National Library Week! April 7-11, 2025 - During Library Hours All Ages No Registration Required Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library 1032 […]
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.
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 […]
Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 A.M. (Adult Programming) 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 Book Sale, raffle baskets […]
Join us for an exciting seed and bulb swap! Bring seeds, bulbs, rhizomes, or tubers to share with fellow gardeners and stay for an informative Q&A session with the PennState Extension Master Gardeners. Swap Details: Participants can bring up to five items to trade. Each item will earn a ticket for trading. Label seeds from […]
Keystone State Literacy Association will present a dinosaur-themed reading event for families! For families with children of all ages. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Join us as this Lewis Carroll literary classic is magically brought to life by Bright Star Touring Theatre! Join Alice on her journey down the rabbit hole into Wonderland where she will meet some eccentric and fantastical characters. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. All ages are welcome. […]
Join us for our series delving into William Shakespeare's works. We will be showing a production of one of Shakespeare's works monthly. The April selection is The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). This film is R rated and the program is for adults 18+.
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You only need […]
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
Join Kate Kollar, LMT for " Hand Massage Basics". Using massage cream and essential oils, this "hands on" class will teach you how to massage and relax the muscles in your hands. For ages 18+
Enjoy a light snack, an opportunity to do homework with help from your peers, and learn about our free library online tutoring program. There will also be opportunities to play reading and math games in small, cooperative groups. For Grades 3-12. Registration is not required for this program. A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Social Literacy.
What local news stories are important to you in the Scranton area? Let us know when the WVIA News Listening Tour comes to the Albright Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 15th. Meet members of the WVIA News team, share your ideas, take a quick survey, and enter to win prizes. Register online
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. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
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.
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 […]
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.
Learning is powerful, and the opportunities it can provide are endless. The KNOWN Tutoring Program was established to provide free academic assistance for students in Lackawanna County. This program will supply students with the encouragement and resources they need to strengthen their talents and venture towards success. Intended for kids in Kindergarten through grade 6. […]
Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Talk with diabetics who know. Join insulin pump users with/without a sensor in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences. The group is open to children, parents, and senior citizens who are presently using a pump or are […]
Abington Community Library will close at 5:00 P.M. to observe Good Friday.
Abington Community Library will be closed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 to observe Easter.
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a kid in Scranton a long time ago? A park ranger from Steamtown National Historic Site will share what life was like for children in Scranton in 1902 during the Industrial Revolution. Kids will look at historic photographs from their archives while learning local history. […]
The Albright Memorial Library and the Lackawanna County Children's Library will be closed today in observance of Easter.
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You only need […]
Monday, April 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 April's selection — The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 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. 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
All Day on Tuesday, April 22 (Adult Programming) Celebrate Earth Day at North Pocono Public Library with a free plant or packet of seeds while supplies last.
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.
Enjoy free play time with our large selection of blocks and toys! For ages 2-5; siblings welcome. Please register.
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.
Join Cal and our friends from Penn East Federal Credit Union to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! They will read and sing with us about counting and saving our pennies. All ages are welcome. Please call 570-348-3000 x 3015 to register. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
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.
Young people participating in these activities will be improving their acrobatics through participating in various intelligence-stimulating games. Young adults, ages 12-14 are welcome to join the fun! Acrobatics meets Thursdays at 5P.M. Contact the library for more details (570-563-2014).
✨ Book Bling Bash ✨ Ready to give your favorite book a dazzling new look? Join us for Book Bling Bash, where you’ll bedazzle book covers and turn them into shimmering works of art! Whether you want to add a little sparkle to a beloved classic or glam up a journal, we’ll provide all the […]
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, PA 18509
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.
Gather your unused or expired medications and dispose of them properly at our Medication Take-Back Event! Bring prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, eye drops, dietary and herbal supplements, vitamins, topical ointments, and pet medications. These items can be dropped off at the Taylor Community Library on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Please […]
Saturday, April 26 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 […]
Get ready to laugh, learn, and let loose at the Teen Laughter Lab! This one-day interactive event is designed to help teens build confidence, relieve stress, and develop communication skills—all through the power of humor! What to Expect:🎭 Improv Comedy Workshop – Led by Scranton Improv, this session will teach quick-thinking, teamwork, and self-expression through […]
Join our annual award-winning Community Clean-Ups in partnership with Keep PA Beautiful, NEPA Sierra Club, the Lackawanna County Environmental Office and other local organizations. Each cleanup will focus on a litter study to promote deeper discussion about waste and the environment. On Sunday, April 27 join us at 11:00 A.M. as we cleanup along Winton […]
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
A 6 week pre-kindergarten experience designed to help children build school readiness skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Activities are designed around a theme aligned with PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as sitting politely for circle time, taking turns, scissor practice and imaginative play activities. For ages 4-5. You only need […]
Monday, April 28 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’ll learn how the library works and get a peek behind the scenes! Registration is required.
Schedule a one-on-one class for technology help by calling the library at 570-489-1765. Mondays and other days available. Celebrating 40 years and proudly serving the Valley since 1985.
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.
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.
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; 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. Lackawanna County Children's Library 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-3000 x 3015
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.
