Little Builders' Party
2025-11-18 11:30, 2025-11-19 11:30, 2025-11-20 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Danger Club: The Science of Ice Cream
2025-11-18 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Ever wonder how ice cream is really made? Believe it or not, it starts with cows and their milk! Come make a tasty treat with Ms. Meghan as we make our own ice cream and chat about the cow that the library has honorarily adopted from the Discover Dairy program.
For children in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Stories with Cal & Newbery
2025-11-19 10:30, 2025-11-20 10:30, 2025-11-20 18:00, 2025-11-25 10:30, 2025-11-26 10:30, 2025-12-02 10:30, 2025-12-03 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

Reading Skills: Blends
2025-11-19 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Practice your best librarian impression with Ms. Meghan as we review our beginning blending sounds like shhhhh!
For children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Coloring Club
2025-11-21 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-28 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

First Friends
2025-11-22 10:30, 2025-11-24 15:00, 2025-12-01 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: Udder Maddness!
2025-11-22 14:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
You might think we’re being “udderly” ridiculous, but we’re not! Join Miss Jenna and the rest of the Curiosity Club to learn all about our calf! We will also do an experiment using milk, so mooooove on over to the library as you do not want to miss this “legenDAIRY” 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

Lego Club
2025-11-23 14:00, 2025-11-30 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

Novel Thoughts: "Other Words for Home"
2025-11-25 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
How would it feel to move across the ocean? In Other Words for Home, Jude moves from Syria to Cincinnati. Told in verse, this story is about losing and finding home, and most important, finding yourself. Grab your cozy blanket, a warm drink, and enjoy finding a new appreciation for Home, wherever that may be.
Pick up your “Lit Loot,” including a free copy of the book, starting Saturday, November 1! Then, join us to decorate Gratitude Journals and discuss the book on Tuesday, November 25.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Library Closed: Thanksgiving Day
2025-11-27 | PA
The Albright Memorial Library, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Nancy Kay Holmes Branch, and Lackawanna County Bookmobile will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Master the Magic Cube!
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Have you ever tried your hand at solving a Rubik’s cube, originally known as a Magic Cube? Now’s your chance! Stop by to get your own cube to keep as well as a copy of Me & the Magic Cube by Daniel Fehr to learn the strategies that will make you a puzzling master.
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Winter Sensory Exploration
2025-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us for an evening of sensory play themed around winter! Drop in anytime during the scheduled program window to play and experiment with us.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Friends of Scranton Public Library Book Sale
2025-12-02 10:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 18:30 | PA
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a Book Sale from September 9-September 13th.
Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM
Explore a Range of Pre-Owned Books, DVDs, and More!
Saturday Only:

Fill a Friends tote back for $5.00
Teachers and non-profits can take books for free!

Toddlers on the Move
2025-12-02 11:30, 2025-12-03 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

Video Game Club: Donkey Kong Bananza
2025-12-03 18:00 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Come try out one of the newest Nintendo Switch 2 Games, Donkey Kong Bananza! Join DK and his companion, Pauline, as they delve deep underground. Uncover a variety of environments such as arid canyons, lush forests, and frigid tundra as you peel back the world’s layers!
For kids in grades 4 through 6.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015
