Stories with Cal & Newbery
2026-01-15 10:30, 2026-01-15 18:00, 2026-01-20 10:30, 2026-01-21 10:30, 2026-01-22 10:30, 2026-01-22 18:00, 2026-01-27 10:30, 2026-01-28 10:30 (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
2026-01-15 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 through 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Coloring Club
2026-01-16 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-23 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-30 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 children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Mini Art Day: Let's Build a Snowman!
2026-01-17 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Is it snowing yet? Even if the ground outside is brown, we can still build a snowman! Join us for this mini art day where we will make our own little snowmen out of clay! Individual kits to build your snowman will be provided.
For children ages 4 and older.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Lego Club
2026-01-18 14:00, 2026-01-25 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

Library Closed-Martin Luther King Day
2026-01-19 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile, and Nancy Kay Holmes Branch will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Little Builders' Party
2026-01-20 11:30, 2026-01-21 11:30, 2026-01-22 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 through 8 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Novel Thoughts: "City Spies"
2026-01-20 18:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you have what it takes to be an international spy? The City Spies do. Five kids from different cities around the world are brought together to use their skills in sleight of hand, code breaking, hidden messages, and forensics to go places in the spy world adults can’t.
If this sounds like your kind of book, stop by the library starting Friday, January 2 to get your Spy Kit while supplies last, and then come to the Novel Thoughts Spy School to test your skills!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

American Girl Doll Club: Meet Samantha Parkington!
2026-01-21 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Samantha grew up in 1904 and was best known for being a loyal friend. Come to the library to make a Victorian-Inspired card to give to a friend, have a snack, and play in our doll house!
For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

First Friends
2026-01-24 10:30, 2026-01-26 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

The Curiosity Club: Snowstorm in a Jar
2026-01-24 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 create your own snowstorm! We will learn about chemical properties and density with this COOL experiment!
For kids in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Pennsylvania Bingo
2026-01-26 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America! Celebrate by playing a Pennsylvania themed BINGO with us! Prizes will include snacks made in the state of PA and more!
For families with children of all ages.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Video Game Club: Mario Party Jamboree
2026-01-31 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come have a Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 with your friends at the Library! Choose your character, roll some dice, and compete in an assortment of minigames to see who can get the most stars. Who will be the big winner?! Join Ms. Meghan to find out!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Family Mini Golf @ Albright Memorial Library
2026-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
The Scranton Public Library is excited to announce its Family Mini Golf fundraiser happening on February 1st, with a backup date of February 22nd in case of snow.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of 18 holes of mini golf inside the Albright Memorial Library and Lackawanna County Children’s Library. You can also purchase tickets for family-friendly raffles, and a chance to win a cash prize.
Tickets are on sale now:
Golf Ball Drop Purchase entries
Each entry gives you an opportunity to support the library while potentially walking away with a prize. During the event, numbered golf balls will be dropped from a height, and the ball closest to the target wins. It’s a thrilling and entertaining spectacle you won’t want to miss! All proceeds from the Golf Ball Drop will go toward supporting library programs and services, ensuring we continue to offer valuable resources to our community. Be sure to secure your entries early and join us for this exciting addition to our fundraiser. You do not need to be present to win.
