Lackawanna County Library System

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-08-12 10:30, 2025-08-13 10:30, 2025-08-14 10:30, 2025-08-14 18:00, 2025-08-19 10:30, 2025-08-20 10:30, 2025-08-21 10:30, 2025-08-21 18:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | 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

Toddler Tumble Time
2025-08-12 11:30, 2025-08-13 11:30, 2025-08-14 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 1-3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

American Girl Doll Club: Mini Masterpieces
2025-08-13 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come paint and play! This month in American Girl Doll Club we will paint “Mini Masterpieces” for us and our dolls to enjoy! Painting will be followed by our snack and playtime in our doll house.
For kids in kindergarten and older. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Picnics on the Library Lawn
2025-08-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us every Friday for picnics on the lawn of the library! Bring your lunches, and we will supply blankets to sit on!
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Once Upon an Orchestra
2025-08-15 15:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come experience “Once Upon an Orchestra” with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and the Lackawanna County Library System! Families with children ages 2 to 5 are invited to enjoy a musical afternoon at their local library. It’s a fantastic chance to introduce little ones to the joy of music and stories!
Recommended for families with children ages 2 through 5. All are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

The Curiosity Club: Lava Lamps
2025-08-16 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to make something groovy out of household ingredients! Each child will make their own lava lamp to take home! You do not want to miss this “hot” program!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

End of SummerQuest Party
2025-08-17 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We had so much fun Coloring Our World together this summer. Now, it’s time to celebrate! Kids of all ages are invited to our party to wrap up the summer, which will feature a foam cannon, balloons, music, games, and snacks.
Foam activities are weather permitting. We will move the party inside in the event of inclement weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Water Play
2025-08-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Cool off this summer at the library! Our sprinklers will be available outside every Monday.
Weather Permitting. Please call the Library or check our Facebook page for updates in the case of poor weather.
For families. All ages are welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mother Goose Lap Rap
2025-08-18 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This calm, age-appropriate story time will engage babies and toddlers while encouraging language development through books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, 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

Cruise Into Kindergarten
2025-08-18 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
We know that Kindergarten is a big adjustment for everyone in the family! Join us for this six-week series, where children will practice activities they will need to know in Kindergarten, like sitting politely for circle time, imaginative play activities, and daily school routines all in a fun, welcoming setting! All activities will be centered around a theme that is aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills.
For children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Little Builders' Party
2025-08-19 11:30, 2025-08-20 11:30, 2025-08-21 11:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
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 welcome.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Novel Thoughts Presents: Into the Wardrobe
2025-08-19 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ever wondered what might be hiding behind an old wardrobe door? Join us for a one-night-only adventure into “Into the Wardrobe,” a magical and mysterious anthology of short stories where kids step into other worlds—and not all of them are friendly… Guest readers will share their favorite eerie, exciting tales from the book followed by a themed activity that might just open a portal of your own…
For kids in grades 4 through 6. Please call the Library to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2025-08-22 15:00, 2025-08-24 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

Designers in Diapers
2025-08-25 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
This summer’s theme is “Color Our World,” and you are never to young to help do that! Designers in Diapers is an art-based program for our youngest library littles. Each month we will make a different piece of art.
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
