BALLOONITY: Twisted Acts of Kindness, is an uplifting performance about Unity, Friendship, and Kindness, using sculptures created by master balloon twister, The Sorcerer of Smiles, Mark Ghia. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.Sunday, June 11 2023 at 2:00PM
Single balloons can be twisted into cool shapes but when many come together, amazing things can be achieved. This amazing show is fun for kids of all ages and every show has lots and lots of colorful balloons the likes most have never seen! Stories using balloon sculptures with a touch of magic to illustrate kindness is the key to great friendships. Each child will be given the opportunity to make their own balloon sculpture.
Most appropriate for families with children ages 3 and up.
Registration is required. Please call, 570-348-3000, ext. 3015 to RSVP. To cancel, please call to notify us.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Friends of the Scranton Public Library proudly Present: 
Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the Children’s Library with a public performance of their acclaimed show Holidays Around the World. Tis the season for hilarity! When the tour guides for Worldwide Tours get separated at holiday time, a worldwide adventure awaits. As they travel around the world in search of each other, these guides share what they learn about the season from a wide variety of places and cultures. Celebrate holidays from all over the globe – the Lohri Festival, St. Lucia Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more! 
In case you missed our first program celebrating 100 Years of Betty White we will be hosting an encore event. This program was chosen as the recipient of the Pennsylvania Forward Adult Literacy Program of the Year award as well as the Civic and Social award.
Rob Smith, juggler and friend of the library, will mesmerize and amaze you as he flawlessly juggles five balls, clubs, fire torches, and rings, not to mention flying knives with razor sharp accuracy.
Journey from earth to space with the contributions of African-American men and women in NASA’s space program. Join Rashida Lovely, educator, and her son, Dahon Lovely as they share their knowledge and appreciation of these pioneers of Science. Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library.
Ran’D Shine —See the magic at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library! Sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Public Library
Cruise into Kindergarten is for 4 and 5 year olds not in Kindergarten. This programs allows children to “play Kindergarten” using materials from different “playscapes”.Children will practice activities centered around a theme that are aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as using scissors, going over a calendar, imaginative play activities, and taking turns.