LEGO Crazy
2025-09-30 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Terrific Tales
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-01 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-10-01 10:30, 2025-10-02 10:30, 2025-10-02 18:00, 2025-10-07 10:30, 2025-10-08 10:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Music Movement and Me
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month through December. 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.

Building Buddies
2025-10-02 12:00 - 12:30 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Preschool and Elementary school age children can explore our collection of building manipulatives with a new building theme each week!

Crafternoon: Color Your Own Pencil Pouch
2025-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, October 2 from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.
(Children & Teen Programming)
Craft the afternoon away!
Design a canvas pencil pouch using fabric markers at North Pocono Public Library. Drop in any time during the event hours to make your craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-17.
No registration required.

Art Explorers
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where kids will create their own masterpieces while discovering different artists and techniques.
For ages 5-11, must be in at least Kindergarten.
Please register.
If program is full please email Miss Leigh-Ann at lpuchalski@albright.org to be added to the waitlist.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-10-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Storytime
2025-10-03 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Coloring Club
2025-10-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come color your world and hang out at the Library! On Fridays we will have a variety of different coloring supplies available, and a variety of coloring pages suitable for all ages and experience levels.
For all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Showgirl Soirée: Taylor Swift Album Launch
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Step into the spotlight and join us for a dazzling celebration of Taylor Swift’s brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl! ✨
On Friday, October 3, Swifties of all ages are invited to gather for an unforgettable evening of music, games, and glamour. Test your Taylor knowledge with trivia and lyric challenges, craft your own glittering showgirl accessories, and strike a pose at our photo stations. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling refreshments, and the chance to win Taylor-inspired prizes.
Whether you’ve been a fan since Fearless or you’re just discovering the magic of Taylor’s music, this soirée is the perfect place to celebrate, sing, and sparkle together. Don’t miss out on the glitz, glam, and Swiftie fun—because on October 3, it’s time to live the Life of a Showgirl!
📅 Date: Friday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Puppet Friends
2025-10-04 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join University of Scranton graduate occupational therapy students for an afternoon of puppetry, puppet-making, and friendship! University students will begin by presenting a series of short, interactive puppet shows that will explore themes of friendship, empathy, and community. Next, it will be your turn to be the creator and puppeteer by designing and making your own puppet to take home. This is an inclusive event. Children of all ages and abilities (and their families and friends) are invited to join. All supplies will be provided – just bring your creativity! Parents and guardians may contact Professor Jenny Whittaker at jennifer.whittaker@scranton.edu or 570-941-4296 with questions.
This event part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival.
For children of all ages and abilities.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2025-10-05 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Toddlers on the Move
2025-10-06 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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

Fire Safety
2025-10-06 10:30 - 11:30 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, October 6 at 10:30
(Children’s Programming)
Learn about fire safety!
Meet firefighters from the Covington Independent Fire Company at North Pocono Public Library and learn how to stay safe in the event of a fire. For children of all ages and their families. Recommended for homeschool families to complete the PA requirements for fire safety.
Registration is required.

First Friends
2025-10-06 15:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Story Explorers: "There Was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin"
2025-10-06 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna to explore There was an Old Lady Who Picked a Pumpkin by Lucille Colandro. We will read the story together, discuss its literary elements, and celebrate all things Fall!
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 activity and snack, and discuss the book’s literary elements, such as plot. Kids receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last.
For kids in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

No Preschool Stories. See you next week!
2025-10-07 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Due to the set-up of the Friends of the North Pocono Public Library Book Sale we will not have Preschool Stories this week.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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.

Toddlers on the Move
2025-10-07 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Toddlers will enjoy creating sound and music while moving and dancing to their favorite songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
For children ages 1 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-10-07 13:00 - 13:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
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..

Storytime & Doodle Session
2025-10-07 15:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for a very special storytime featuring the PA One Book selection for 2025, Arlo Draws an Octopus, with time after to draw and doodle your own colorful critter!
For kids ages 3 through 7.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-207-0764

Reading Skills: Vowel Sounds
2025-10-07 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you like to Ooot Ooot Ooot Oooples and Banoonoos?! Come practice your vowel sounds with Ms. Meghan with fun songs, games and stories!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
